The Miami Heat have finally made an offseason move.
Crazy, right? They landed veteran guard Norman Powell in a three-team trade, sending John Collins to the Los Angeles Clippers, while the Utah Jazz get Kevin Love, Kyle Anderson, and a 2027 Clippers second-round pick.
BREAKING: The Clippers, Jazz and Heat have agreed to a trade that sends Norman Powell to Miami, John Collins to Los Angeles, and Kevin Love, Kyle Anderson and a 2027 Clippers second-round pick to the Jazz, sources tell ESPN. pic.twitter.com/o0FkV0o2l8
β Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 7, 2025
It's not quite the splash that fans probably wanted, but it's a start. Powell had a career season with Los Angeles in 2024-25, averaging 21.8 points (career-high) on 48.4 percent shooting. He will be a backcourt upgrade, giving the Heat another scorer alongside Tyler Herro. Heat fans are excited to finally make moves after a long period of stagnation.
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β π΅ CurriGoat πΆ (@CurriGoat) July 7, 2025
Miami acquired a legitimate offensive weapon in exchange for two veteran role players. It's a low-risk, high-reward deal with significant upside for the Heat.
"Getting Norman Powell for a chicken shawarma and still got assets/expiring contracts to make a bigger move. Pat Riley is slowly getting me ready to say Heat in 5 again," one user tweeted.
Getting Norman Powell for a chicken shawarma and still got assets/expiring contracts to make a bigger move.
Pat Riley is slowly getting me ready to say Heat in 5 again https://t.co/NvbSwU1wRf pic.twitter.com/68np3V8CPa
β Bobby, No Althoff (@JBob_15) July 7, 2025
The only thing fans were upset about was the departure of Kevin Love. Beyond the box score, Love cemented himself as a vital piece to the team with his veteran leadership and facilitation. He helped the Heat reach the 2023 NBA Finals after joining the team shortly before the start of the postseason.
Kevin Love seeing heβs being shipped to Utah to close his career pic.twitter.com/SfvMc3mxRH
β Mavs Film Room π΄π₯ (@MavsFilmRoom) July 7, 2025
Weβll miss you Kevin. Thank you for saving the β23 season.
β Heat Culture (@HeatCulture13) July 7, 2025
This trade means Miami is likely out on Bradley Beal, and the Damian Lillard rumors may also simmer now that the shooting guard void has been filled. Still, the Heat should make additional moves to solidify themselves as an Eastern contender.
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