Overview

• Miami’s three-team trade sending Norman Powell from the Clippers was officially finalized this week, sending John Collins to Los Angeles and Kevin Love, Kyle Anderson and a 2027 second-round pick to Utah.
• Powell is integrating into Erik Spoelstra’s summer workouts after averaging 21.8 points, 3.2 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 1.2 steals per game last season.
• The Heat are evaluating a potential multi-year extension to secure Powell’s two-way scoring and defensive versatility.
• Powell will replace Duncan Robinson in the starting lineup, offering more consistent perimeter defense and multi-level scoring.
• Miami is also exploring veteran guard additions, with Russell Westbrook among the players under consideration to deepen the backcourt.