Powell Heads to Bulls, Heat Rebuild | NBA News

Norman Powell, who stunned the NBA by earning his first All-Star nod in just one season with the Miami Heat, is reportedly headed to the Chicago Bulls on a two-year, $45 million deal — a move that underscores Miami’s bold offseason pivot. With the Heat reportedly eyeing a trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo, their financial flexibility is tight, making this a straight-up free-agent signing, not a sign-and-trade. It follows Andrew Wiggins’ decision to stay put, signaling Miami’s intent to reshape its roster. Powell, who averaged over 21 points per game after arriving from LA, was a key scorer — but injuries and chemistry issues, especially with Tyler Herro, hinted at his departure. The Bulls, desperate for offensive firepower after losing key guards, are a perfect fit. For Miami, losing Powell and Herro — their top two scorers — leaves a glaring hole, despite bringing in Tim Hardaway Jr. to fill some shooting voids. The Heat are still hunting perimeter threats, and LeBron James’ potential return remains a tantalizing wildcard. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3f6a2aab6dd4e148