Despite an offseason where they added an All-Star caliber player in Norman Powell to their rotation, a move that drew little-to-no criticism, it seems the Miami Heat may still be in a somewhat similar spot, standings-wise.
The Jamaican national basketball team will feature some new faces in the FIBA World Cup pre-qualifiers later this summer. The most prominent of those being the Miami Heat's latest trade acquisition, Norman Powell.
After the Miami Heat's efficient summer of moves, there has been plenty of love for their offseason. Now, we have the NBA 2K rating for each individual player, not including any rookies or two-way players.
Despite not being willing to offer more in a trade to secure all-time talent Kevin Durant, most believe the Miami Heat had a positive offseason overall.
The Miami Heat's acquisition of Norman Powell from the Los Angeles Clippers has quietly been one of the bigger trades this offseason. NBA.com released an article detailing how Powell's new situation could improve his stock in fantasy basketball this season.
While fans of the Miami Heat had some wishes for free agency and the offseason, the question as of now is to decipher what has been the best move thus far.
Norman Powell was recently traded to the Miami Heat (via the LA Clippers) as part of a three-team deal. Powell is coming off a fantastic season for the Clippers where he nearly made the 2025 NBA All-Star Game.
Once upon a time, the Miami Heat were considered a potential frontrunner to land former Phoenix Suns star Bradley Beal. That is, until they traded for veteran guard Norman Powell instead.
The Miami Heat made a splash in NBA Free Agency, acquiring Norman Powell in a three-team trade. The acquisition has stirred optimism among fans. But for former Heat champion Mike Miller, the buzz surrounding the deal needs a reality check.
The Miami Heat’s recent trade for Norman Powell has brought new attention to Pat Riley’s offseason strategy, but not everyone believes it’s enough. Powell was acquired from the Los Angeles Clippers in a three-team deal that saw Miami send out Kevin Love, Kyle Anderson, and a 2027 second-round pick.
After having acquired an All-Star caliber player in Norman Powell, Pat Riley and the Miami Heat aren't done making moves. According to former Heat player Mike Miller, there is more to come this summer.
Norman Powell is coming off one of the best years of his pro career. In 60 games for the LA Clippers, he had averages of 21.8 points, 3.2 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 1.2 steals per contest while shooting 48.4% from the field and 41.8% from the three-point range.
In the NBA, a roster can usually be categorized into three important categories: Stars, the "Alfreds", and the "Others". Here's how we can breakdown the Miami Heat after the arrival of Norman Powell and rookie Kasparas Jakucionis.
Now that Norman Powell is a part of the Miami Heat, the franchise's greatest player is showing love. "He's a great piece. Y'all know how good Norman is, he was an All-Star this year in the West," Heat legend Dwyane Wade said on his podcast.
Hall of Famer Shaquille O'Neal knows what it takes to win a championship. He won three with the Los Angeles Lakers and helped bring the first to the Miami Heat in 2006.
At last, Miami Heat fans got to see new acquisition Norman Powell donning team gear. On Monday, Powell was visited by coach Erik Spoelstra, assistant general manager Adam Simon and some of the team's coaching staff during a morning workout.
The LA Clippers were expected to make some moves this offseason after an underwhelming first-round playoff exit, and the franchise quickly made it clear that they were not afraid to make big changes.
Norman Powell is on his way to the Miami Heat. The former Toronto Raptors guard was traded to the Heat as part of a three-team deal with the Los Angeles Clippers and Utah Jazz on Monday, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania: Powell was a borderline All-Star last season.
Norman Powell called it a “childhood dream” to join the Miami Heat, and that dream became reality last week following a three-team trade that sent the veteran guard from the Los Angeles Clippers to South Florida.
Norman Powell is on his way to the Miami Heat. The former Toronto Raptors guard was traded to the Heat as part of a three-team deal with the Los Angeles Clippers and Utah Jazz on Monday, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania: Powell was a borderline All-Star last season.
Norman Powell had an All-Star-caliber season for the Los Angeles Clippers last year. By trading him, the Clippers appear confident they can replace him with a former All-Star, and maybe two of them.
According to NBA insider Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, the Los Angeles Clippers were reluctant to give Norman Powell a long-term extension. The Clippers agreed to trade Powell to the Miami Heat on Monday. Powell will make $20,482,758 next season in the final year of his contract.
The Heat made one of the more underrated moves of the NBA offseason on Monday, acquiring Powell in a three-team trade with the Los Angeles Clippers and Utah Jazz.