Norman Powell assesses Miami Heat roster after Giannis Antetokounmpo acquisition
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 12, 2026, 9:52 PM
Last updated Sep 12, 2026

Former Miami Heat player Norman Powell weighed in on the team's prospects following the high-profile acquisition of Giannis Antetokounmpo. Powell, who signed with the Chicago Bulls this off-season, noted that the arrival of a generational talent like Antetokounmpo shifts the team into championship contention. The roster moves also include the signing of Klay Thompson, aimed at providing floor spacing alongside Antetokounmpo and defensive anchor Bam Adebayo. Davion Mitchell is expected to serve as a perimeter defender to complement the frontcourt presence of Adebayo and Antetokounmpo. While the team has yet to play under the new configuration, the organizational changes have significantly altered expectations for the upcoming season. Head coach Erik Spoelstra now manages a group with multiple defensive options and increased offensive versatility.
- •Norman Powell joined the Chicago Bulls on a two-year, $45 million deal this off-season.
- •The Heat signed Klay Thompson following his buyout from the Dallas Mavericks.
- •Giannis Antetokounmpo was introduced by the Miami Heat on July 16, 2026.
- •The updated roster features Bam Adebayo and Davion Mitchell alongside the new acquisitions.
- •Erik Spoelstra remains head coach for the team's upcoming campaign.
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"Giannis Antetokounmpo has already changed what the Miami Heat can look like. The blockbuster move gave Miami the kind of star power it had been missing since its last championship core broke apart. That change is not lost on players who saw the Heat before the deal. Norman Powell, who spent last season in Miami [...]
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