"The move could not have come at a better time, since the loss of Tyler Herro to ankle surgery threatened to derail Miami's season before it even started. With Powell in Herro's place, though, this backcourt doesn't really have to miss a beat. Powell just produced at a near-All-Star level in a similar setup last season (carrying the Los Angeles Clippers while Kawhi Leonard was out), and he could be just as good in a revamped Heat offense that better caters to his strengths."
"Given the minuscule amount Miami paid to acquire Powell-reserves Kyle Anderson and Kevin Love-there were virtually no ways this could go wrong. There were, however, reasons to be a bit skeptical about the trade's overall impact. Because while Powell had been a steady performer in the past, he'd never hit the level he reached during the 2024-25 campaign. And since that was his age-31 campaign, it was fair to question whether he'd be as productive again: 21.8 points on 48.4/41.8/80.4 shooting."
Norman Powell provides the Miami Heat an immediate, high-level scoring option after Tyler Herro's ankle surgery. Powell delivered near-All-Star production last season and fits a revamped Heat offense emphasizing pace and quick decision-making. Miami paid a minimal price in the trade, lowering risk while potentially avoiding a large Herro extension. Skepticism existed because Powell's breakout came at age 31, prompting questions about sustainability after his 21.8 points on 48.4/41.8/80.4 shooting. With Herro sidelined, Powell has an open path to feature prominently and could solidify himself as a core contributor.
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