Miami Heat Trade Grades: Norman Powell acquired from Clippers - Hot Hot Hoops

The Miami Heat acquired Norman Powell from the Clippers Monday. Let’s hand out some trade grades! (Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images)

The Miami Heat made their first big trade of the offseason, acquiring Norman Powell in a three-team deal Monday in exchange for Kyle Anderson and Kevin Love. Let’s hand out some trade grades, shall we?!

Clippers acquire John Collins:

Skinny: The Clippers have loaded up in the frontcourt, adding Brook Lopez, Yanic Konan Niederhauser and Collins this offseason. Lopez and Collins can both stretch the floor and, in Collins’ case, add versatility and athleticism to their frontcourt. He averaged 19.0 points and 8.2 rebounds last season on 52.7 percent shooting, including 39.9 percent from 3-point range and 84.8 percent from the free-throw line. I think losing Powell could hurt the Clippers’ spacing more than we may think, but who knows if a Bradley Beal shoe drops in Los Angeles? Regardless, Collins will have to continue his reliable 3-point shooting and rim-running because he’s a poor defender and doesn’t necessarily impact the game if he’s not doing those things.

Grade: B-

Jazz acquire Kyle Anderson, Kevin Love and a 2027 second-round pick:

Skinny: I … am not sure what the Jazz were thinking. Collins has been widely available; he’s a polarizing player who built up more value in Utah. But he’s worth more than Kevin Love, who’s entering his age-37 season and will likely be bought out, Kyle Anderson, a fringe rotation player, and one measly second-round pick. Danny Ainge loves collecting draft capital, but his returns for both Collins and Sexton–widely available players–were very disappointing. I don’t know why they’re lumping themselves into multi-team trades if you’re getting scraps back for a few of your best assets, which was the case here.

Grade: D

Heat acquire Norman Powell:

Skinny: There have been health concerns with Powell, 32, over the last several seasons. But this is a home run for the Heat. They got him for next-to-nothing; Anderson and Love were not projected to be in the top-8 of the Heat’s rotation this season … and Powell’s one of the best 3-point shooters in the entire NBA. He shot 41.8 percent from deep last year and has eclipsed 39.0 percent in eight of his 10 seasons. Though he can also apply rim pressure and provide solid point-of-attack defense. He was the best player on a Clippers team with both James Harden and Kawhi Leonard several times last season. When healthy, he should jell nicely with Tyler Herro and Bam Adebayo, among others.

Miami Heat Trade Grades: Norman Powell acquired from Clippers – Hot Hot Hoops

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