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As Norman Powell’s future with the Heat remains uncertain following Miami’s acquisition of Giannis Antetokounmpo, veteran sharpshooter Buddy Hield has emerged as a potential offseason option to help replace Powell’s perimeter shooting.<\/p>\n
The Miami Heat<\/a> may already be preparing for life after Norman Powell<\/a>.<\/p>\n With league insiders increasingly expecting Powell to leave South Beach following the blockbuster acquisition of Giannis Antetokounmpo<\/a>, another familiar name has emerged as a potential replacement.<\/p>\n According to Miami Herald reporters Barry Jackson and Anthony Chiang<\/a>, veteran shooter Buddy Hield<\/a> is a player worth monitoring as Miami searches for perimeter shooting ahead of free agency.<\/p>\n The connection comes as Powell\u2019s future with the franchise appears increasingly uncertain because of the Heat\u2019s tightening salary-cap situation.<\/p>\n Buddy Hield Emerges as Potential Heat Target<\/p>\n Jackson and Chiang identified Hield as one of the veterans who could enter Miami\u2019s plans if Powell departs.<\/p>\n \u201cAlso keep an eye on Buddy Hield,\u201d they wrote. \u201cOnly $3 million of his $9.6 million salary is guaranteed, but the Hawks must make a decision by Thursday, per his contract.\u201d<\/p>\n The Miami Herald reporters added that Hield has previously drawn interest from the Heat and remains one of the NBA\u2019s most accomplished perimeter shooters.<\/p>\n \u201cHe\u2019s a career 39.5% three-point shooter,\u201d Jackson and Chiang noted.<\/p>\n The timing is notable.<\/p>\n NBA insider Chris Haynes<\/a> reported on June 25 that the Hawks and Hield agreed to push back the guarantee deadline on his contract, giving both sides additional time to evaluate their options.<\/p>\n Of Hield\u2019s $9.7 million salary, only $3 million is fully guaranteed.<\/p>\n That flexibility could ultimately make him available to teams searching for affordable shooting.<\/p>\n Powell\u2019s Uncertain Future Opens New Possibilities<\/p>\n Miami\u2019s interest in Hield comes as Norman Powell\u2019s future remains increasingly uncertain.<\/p>\n Following the Heat\u2019s blockbuster trade for Antetokounmpo, HoopsHype insider Michael Scotto<\/a> reported there is a growing consensus around the league that Powell is unlikely to return because of Miami\u2019s salary-cap constraints.<\/p>\n Scotto also reported that the Chicago Bulls<\/a> have joined the Detroit Pistons<\/a> as teams expected to pursue<\/a> Powell in free agency, adding another potential destination for the veteran All-Star guard and further clouding his future in South Beach.<\/p>\n Powell is coming off the finest season of his career.<\/p>\n The first-time All-Star averaged 21.6 points, 3.5 rebounds, 2.4 assists, 1.1 steals and 2.7 three-pointers, providing elite perimeter scoring alongside Bam Adebayo<\/a> before Antetokounmpo\u2019s arrival reshaped Miami\u2019s payroll.<\/p>\n Replacing that production would not be easy.<\/p>\n Hield Could Fill Miami\u2019s Shooting Void GettyBuddy Hield of the Atlanta Hawks<\/a> celebrates after a basket against the Miami Heat during the second quarter of the game at Kaseya Center on April 12, 2026 in Miami, Florida.<\/p>\n With Powell expected to attract multiple suitors, Miami appears to be identifying potential contingency plans.<\/p>\n Hield could represent one of the most attainable veteran shooters available this offseason.<\/p>\n The 33-year-old owns a career 39.5% mark from three-point range and has consistently ranked among the league leaders in made three-pointers throughout his career.<\/p>\n Last season, Hield split time between the Warriors<\/a> and Hawks, averaging 7.6 points while shooting 34.9% from beyond the arc across 51 games before being traded to Atlanta at the deadline.<\/p>\n His role diminished after the trade.<\/p>\n Hield appeared in just seven regular-season games for the Hawks and made two appearances during their first-round playoff series against the New York Knicks<\/a>, totaling 10 points in 13 minutes.<\/p>\n Atlanta\u2019s recent acquisition of Aaron Wiggins<\/a>, one of the key reserves on Oklahoma City\u2019s 2025 championship team, has further crowded the Hawks\u2019 wing rotation and could make Hield expendable.<\/p>\n Veteran Shooter Fits Heat\u2019s New Core<\/p>\n If Powell departs, Miami will need proven perimeter shooting around Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo.<\/p>\n Few available veterans possess Hield\u2019s r\u00e9sum\u00e9 as a floor spacer.<\/p>\n Although he no longer carries the offensive workload he once did, Hield\u2019s ability to stretch defenses without requiring high usage could make him an appealing complementary addition in Erik Spoelstra\u2019s system.<\/p>\n Whether Atlanta ultimately keeps or moves Hield remains unresolved.<\/p>\n But as the Heat continue navigating the financial ripple effects of landing Antetokounmpo, the veteran sharpshooter has emerged as one of the more logical names to watch should Miami need to replace one of its most productive perimeter scorers.<\/p>\n If Powell ultimately departs for one of his growing list of suitors, Hield could provide Miami with a proven, lower-cost alternative capable of helping preserve the floor spacing around the Heat\u2019s new championship core.<\/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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