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Heat Solidify Backcourt with Powell Deal, Mitchell Extension

Miami’s offseason moves aim to fill scoring gaps through veteran additions ahead of training camp.

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Overview

  • Miami sent Kyle Anderson and Kevin Love to the Clippers for Norman Powell to remedy last season’s perimeter scoring drought.
  • The Heat secured defensive guard Davion Mitchell on a two-year extension after he helped reduce opponents’ scoring by 3.4 points per 100 possessions.
  • Powell arrives in Miami fresh off a career-best season, averaging 21.8 points on 48/42/80 shooting splits.
  • Both Bam Adebayo and Norman Powell have praised the organization’s competitive culture and expect the changes to transform team dynamics.
  • With roster cohesion the focus and distractions behind them, Miami enters training camp targeting deeper playoff success and an NBA title run.