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Three-Team Trade Sends Norman Powell to Heat, John Collins to Clippers

Awaiting NBA approval, the deal reshuffles scoring to Miami; boosts frontcourt size in Los Angeles; moves veteran depth to Utah; includes a 2027 second-round pick for the Jazz.

The Clippers traded guard Norman Powell, left, and a 2027 second-round pick and acquired Utah forward John Collins in a three-team deal Monday, July 7, 2025. (Photos by The Associated Press)
Apr 26, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Clippers guard Norman Powell (24) heads down court after a 3-point basket in the first half of game four of round one of the 2024 NBA Playoffs against the Denver Nuggets at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images/File Photo

Overview

  • Norman Powell, coming off a career-high 21.8 points per game and entering the final year of a five-year, $90 million contract, joins a Heat team that ranked 24th in scoring and lost sharpshooter Duncan Robinson this offseason.
  • John Collins, who averaged 19.0 points and 8.2 rebounds in 40 games for Utah last season, provides the Clippers with frontcourt versatility and youth on a one-year, $26.5 million player option.
  • Utah acquires veteran forwards Kevin Love and Kyle Anderson alongside the Clippers’ 2027 second-round pick to bolster its rebuild.
  • The Clippers freed cap space by moving Powell’s expiring contract, positioning themselves for further offseason roster moves around Kawhi Leonard and James Harden.
  • Pending NBA approval, the trade assigns Love and Anderson to Utah, where both have been flagged as potential buyout candidates.