{"id":712277,"date":"2026-04-17T08:15:36","date_gmt":"2026-04-17T08:15:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/712277\/"},"modified":"2026-04-17T08:15:36","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T08:15:36","slug":"norman-powell-noncommittal-on-future-with-heat-hot-hot-hoops","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/712277\/","title":{"rendered":"Norman Powell noncommittal on future with Heat – Hot Hot Hoops"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Norman(Photo by Megan Briggs \/ GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA \/ Getty Images via AFP)<\/p>\n

On multiple occasions before and during the season, Miami Heat guard Norman Powell made it known <\/a>that he was willing to be with the organization long-term. <\/p>\n

Fast forward over nine months after the 6-foot-2 guard was dealt, and there are just as many questions about his future with the Heat beyond 2025-26 as there were then.<\/p>\n

During his exit interview on Thursday, there was a slight change of tune in Powell\u2019s voice compared to his previous comments publicly. <\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m not sure yet,\u201d Powell sai<\/a>d<\/a> when asked about whether he thinks an extension or not is coming over the next few weeks. \u201cI\u2019m going to talk to my agent. I know my agent\u2019s going to talk to [Heat president Pat Riley] and the front office and figure those things out.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019ll connect with my agent sometime next week and figure out how those conversations went. And then we\u2019ll start the game plan (for free agency) from there.\u201d<\/p>\n

Norman Powell lone season with Miami was a roller coaster:<\/p>\n

\"Norman(Mandatory Credit: Joe Murphy\/NBAE via Getty Images)<\/p>\n

Even though Powell, who turns 33-years-old in May, had arguably the best season of his career, it was the tale of two campaigns.<\/p>\n

The first, happy-go-lucky side, was an essential shot in the arm. But Powell struggled mightily after the All-Star break due to numerous injuries, including a nagging groin injury plus a respiratory illness in late March. Powell averaged just 17.5 points post-All-Star break (compared to 23.0 before) on 58.2 percent true shooting. <\/p>\n

Moreover, his defense, once a strong point earlier in his career, continued to decline. And Powell didn\u2019t have the same burst or advantage creation that he did earlier in the year.<\/p>\n

The 11-year veteran played this year on a $20.4 million expiring and is eligible to sign a $128.5 million extension before becoming an unrestricted free agent in late June. Would you re-sign the one-time All-Star if you were the Miami Heat? Let us know in the comments below!<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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