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MIAMI, FLORIDA – JANUARY 17: Norman Powell #24 of the Miami Heat controls the ball against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first half at Kaseya Center on January 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)
On Saturday night, the Miami Heat will play the Orlando Magic (at home).
They are coming off a 112-105 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks.
Norman Powell did not play in the game (and missed his seventh straight).
Heat Make Norman Powell Announcement
GettyNEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 14: Norman Powell #24 of the Miami Heat reacts in the second half against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on November 14, 2025 in New York City. The New York Knicks defeated the Miami Heat 140-132. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
For Saturday’s game, the Heat have announced that Powell is listed as questionable.
Therefore, there is hope that the All-Star guard could potentially return to action.
Zachary Weinberger of ClutchPoints wrote: “Norman Powell has been upgraded to QUESTIONABLE vs. Magic with the groin sprain after being immediately listed as out for the past week.
Tyler Herro is also QUESTIONABLE for tomorrow with quadriceps soreness.
Andrew Wiggins and Nikola Jovic are still OUT.”
GettyMIAMI, FLORIDA – OCTOBER 06: Kevin Porter Jr. #7 of the Milwaukee Bucks interacts with Norman Powell #24 of the Miami Heat during the first half at Kaseya Center on October 06, 2025 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)
Powell has been excellent since getting traded to the Heat.
He is averaging 22.5 points, 3.6 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 1.2 steals per contest while shooting 47.3% from the field and 39.0% from three-point range in 49 games.
SleeperHeat wrote (on November 8): “Norman Powell has set a new record for the most points through a player’s first 6 games in Miami Heat history:
1.Norman Powell — 141 PTS 2.LeBron James — 122 PTS 3.Alonzo Mourning — 117 PTS 4.Kendrick Nunn — 117 PTS”
Powell Before Miami
GettyLos Angeles Clippers Norman Powell speaks to members of the press during the Los Angeles Clippers media day at the Honey Training Center in Playa Vista, California, on September 26, 2022. (Photo by Patrick T. FALLON / AFP via Getty Images)
Powell was the 46th pick in the 2015 NBA Draft out of UCLA.
He has also spent time with the LA Clippers, Toronto Raptors and Portland Trail Blazers over 11 seasons as a pro.
His career averages are 13.9 points, 2.7 rebounds and 1.6 assists per contest while shooting 47.1% from the field and 39.7% from three-point range in 666 games.
Real App wrote on January 1: “Norman Powell ties Dwyane Wade for the 4th most games in Heat history with 35+ PTS & 5+ 3PM.”
Miami Is Rolling
GettyCHICAGO, ILLINOIS – JANUARY 29: Norman Powell #24 of the Miami Heat reacts to a foul during the second half against the Chicago Bulls at the United Center on January 29, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Geoff Stellfox/Getty Images)
The Heat are the sixth seed in the Eastern Conference with a 38-29 record in 67 games.
They are in the middle of a seven-game winning streak (and 8-2 over their last ten).
After the Magic, the Heat will visit LaMelo Ball and the Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday.
Magic Playing Well
GettyORLANDO, FLORIDA – MARCH 1: Head coach Jamahl Mosley of the Orlando Magic watches the last minutes of the game against the Detroit Pistons at the Kia Center on March 1, 2026 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Peter Joneleit/Getty Images)
The Magic are the fifth seed with a 37-28 record in 65 games.
They have won six games in a row.
Ben Stinar Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years.
He has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar
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