Norman Powell discusses the Miami Heat roster changes after Giannis Antetokounmpo trade
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 12, 2026, 4:37 PM
Last updated Sep 12, 2026
Norman Powell recently discussed the Miami Heat and their acquisition of Giannis Antetokounmpo during a livestream. After departing Miami for a two-year, $45 million deal with the Chicago Bulls, Powell acknowledged that the addition of Antetokounmpo places the Heat in a strong position for championship contention. He noted that despite salary cap limitations preventing his return, he remains impressed by the team's offseason activity, which also included signing Klay Thompson. Powell highlighted the presence of key players including Bam Adebayo and Davion Mitchell as factors contributing to the team's competitiveness for the 2026-27 season. While Powell prepares for his new role with the Chicago Bulls, he expressed interest in observing how the revamped Miami lineup performs in the upcoming Eastern Conference competition.
- •Norman Powell signed a two-year, $45 million contract with the Chicago Bulls.
- •The Miami Heat acquired Giannis Antetokounmpo as part of a major offseason trade.
- •Miami also added Klay Thompson to the roster ahead of the 2026-27 season.
- •Hard-cap restrictions prevented the Miami Heat from matching the contract offer from the Chicago Bulls.
- 4:37 PMYahoo Sports — Norman Powell gets honest about how the Heat got better with Giannis Antetokounmpo
"Norman Powell seems to be quite complementary to his former team.
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