The Heat's new star has found his joy in Miami

Stop us if you've heard this before:

A major part of the Miami Heat starting lineup is in need of a contract extension, with the potential for that to be an overhang as the season progresses.

Well, this season -- unlike last, there are potentially two such situations. Last season was all about Jimmy Butler, and we know how that went..... pouting, suspensions and ultimately a parting. This season, the Heat went into the season with Tyler Herro seeking an extension, with two seasons remaining on his contract, an extension he didn't receive but didn't complain about.

There's another player who is looking for financial and locational stability, however, and that's gotten less attention. That's Norman Powell, who is on the last year of his deal, and was traded by the Los Angeles Clippers to the Miami Heat in part because the Clippers didn't want to pay for his future.

There are many signs that the Heat are willing to do so, at the right price; they've been impressed with the work of the veteran guard thus far, in training camp and in his first three games (24.0 point average) prior to him suffering a mild groin injury. And there is now a clear indication from Powell that he would like a mutual commitment, because he likes it in Miami so much.