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Norman Powell is reportedly drawing interest from another NBA team ahead of free agency after the Miami Heat acquired Giannis Antetokounmpo.<\/p>\n
The Miami Heat<\/a>\u2018s blockbuster move for Giannis Antetokounmpo<\/a> may have come with an immediate cost.<\/p>\n Norman Powell<\/a>, Miami\u2019s lone All-Star perimeter scorer last season, is increasingly expected to leave South Beach as the Heat navigate their new financial reality after landing Antetokounmpo from the Milwaukee Bucks<\/a>.<\/p>\n Now, another potential suitor has emerged.<\/p>\n According to HoopsHype insider Michael Scotto<\/a>, the Chicago Bulls<\/a> are among the teams expected to have interest in Powell as free agency approaches.<\/p>\n Bulls Expected to Show Interest in Powell<\/p>\n Scotto reported Sunday that there is a growing belief around the league that Powell will not return to Miami.<\/p>\n \u201cFollowing the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade to the Miami Heat, there\u2019s a growing consensus within league circles that All-Star guard Norman Powell won\u2019t return to South Beach,\u201d Scotto wrote.<\/p>\n Scotto added that Chicago is expected to enter the market.<\/p>\n \u201cThe Chicago Bulls are among the teams expected to have interest in Powell as free agency nears, league sources told HoopsHype,\u201d Scotto wrote.<\/p>\n The Detroit Pistons<\/a> have also been linked to Powell, though Scotto noted Detroit\u2019s recent acquisition of Isaiah Joe<\/a> could affect its level of pursuit.<\/p>\n For Miami, Chicago\u2019s interest only adds another layer of difficulty to an already complicated situation.<\/p>\n Giannis Trade Changed Miami\u2019s Financial Picture<\/p>\n The Heat\u2019s acquisition of Antetokounmpo instantly pushed Miami back into the NBA<\/a> championship conversation.<\/p>\n It also reshaped the team\u2019s salary-cap outlook.<\/p>\n Miami acquired Antetokounmpo and Bobby Portis<\/a> in exchange for Tyler Herro, Kel\u2019el Ware<\/a>, Jaime Jaquez<\/a> Jr., Kasparas Jakucionis, three first-round picks, a pick swap and a second-round pick.<\/p>\n The move gave the Heat a superstar frontcourt pairing of Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo<\/a>.<\/p>\n But it also left Miami with limited flexibility to retain and add perimeter talent.<\/p>\n ESPN insider Shams Charania<\/a> recently said the Heat are operating under the assumption that Powell will not be on next season\u2019s roster.<\/p>\n \u201cThe Heat are expecting him not to be there this offseason,\u201d Charania said on The Pat McAfee Show. \u201cThere\u2019s gonna be interest in him, other suitors in him as well.\u201d<\/p>\n Charania added that keeping Powell would be difficult financially, though Miami could still explore a sign-and-trade scenario.<\/p>\n Powell\u2019s Shooting Will Be Difficult to Replace GettyNorman Powell of the Miami Heat attempts a basket against Jaylen Brown<\/a> of the Boston Celtics<\/a> during the first half at the TD Garden on February 06, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts.<\/p>\n Powell\u2019s potential departure would leave a significant void.<\/p>\n The 33-year-old guard is coming off the best season of his career, averaging 21.6 points, 3.5 rebounds, 2.4 assists, 1.1 steals and 2.7 three-pointers while earning his first All-Star selection.<\/p>\n His shooting profile is especially valuable.<\/p>\n Powell is a career 39.6% three-point shooter, a skill set that would have fit cleanly next to Antetokounmpo and Adebayo, two stars who do much of their damage around the paint.<\/p>\n Without Powell, Miami would need to find another guard capable of spacing the floor, attacking closeouts and relieving pressure from Antetokounmpo in half-court offense.<\/p>\n That will not be simple under the Heat\u2019s current cap restrictions.<\/p>\n Bulls Could Offer Clear Role<\/p>\n Chicago\u2019s interest makes sense.<\/p>\n The Bulls have been searching for more perimeter scoring and shooting, and Powell\u2019s combination of experience, efficiency and playoff background would give them a proven veteran guard.<\/p>\n For Powell, the Bulls could offer a meaningful offensive role and a chance to remain a featured scorer.<\/p>\n For Miami, however, every new suitor increases the likelihood that Powell\u2019s departure becomes permanent.<\/p>\n The Heat made the move they had to make when Antetokounmpo became available.<\/p>\n But the cost of adding a two-time MVP rarely ends with the trade package.<\/p>\n If Powell leaves, Miami will have added one of the NBA\u2019s most dominant players while losing one of the few guards on the roster who could have naturally complemented him.<\/p>\n That makes the Bulls\u2019 reported interest more than just another free agency rumor.<\/p>\n It is another reminder that Miami\u2019s next challenge after landing Antetokounmpo is building enough shooting around him to make the move matter deep into the playoffs.<\/p>\n \n\t\t\tAlder Almo<\/a> is a veteran NBA reporter for Heavy.com, covering the New York Knicks, Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors. He brings over 20 years of experience across local and international media, including broadcast, print and digital. He previously covered the Knicks for Empire Sports Media and the NBA for Off the Glass. Originally from the Philippines, he is now based in Jersey City, New Jersey. 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