"They gave up Kyle Anderson and Kevin Love, two non-rotation players, for Powell, who is off to quite the start in Miami. Powell is averaging 23.3 points (he averaged a career-high 21.8 points in 60 games last season), 4.6 rebounds, 2.4 assists, and 1.4 steals per game, shooting 46.7% from the field and 46.2% from three. He's started in all seven games played, missing three contests with a groin injury."
"He fits in exceptionally well within the Heat's free-flowing, fast-paced offense that results in more scoring opportunities for himself. It's different than what Powell was used to when he was with the Clippers. He's thriving. The Clippers wish that they could say the same. They didn't land Bradley Beal in the trade for Powell, but LA traded Powell, knowing that Beal would fill the starting shooting guard spot."
Miami acquired Norman Powell for Kyle Anderson and Kevin Love. Powell is averaging 23.3 points, 4.6 rebounds, 2.4 assists, and 1.4 steals while shooting 46.7% overall and 46.2% from three. He has started seven games and missed three with a groin injury. Powell integrates seamlessly into Miami's free-flowing, fast-paced offense, creating more scoring opportunities and outperforming the role he had with the Clippers. Los Angeles expected Bradley Beal to fill Powell's role, but Beal is averaging just 8.2 points on subpar shooting, leaving LA with less offensive production. Powell is in the final season of his contract but is eligible for a sizeable extension.
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