"The Miami Heat will have to open their first near-15 games of the 2025-26 without their top scorer in Tyler Herro, after undergoing a successful surgery on his left foot. But the mentality of "next man up" will always be a staple mindset for Heat Culture. Luckily for the Heat, they just acquired a proven ignitable scoring option in the trade market this summer in Norman Powell."
"Powell is coming off a career-year of his own with the LA Clippers. The 32-year-old guard posted a career-high 21.8 points on 48% from the field and an impressive 42% from 3-point range. Herro may be the much better playmaker, with his 5.5 assists compared to Powell's 2.1 assists a year ago. But the Heat's newest veteran can at least come close to replicating the scoring production, which will now be needed more than ever."
"Norman Powell has expressed excitement to prove himself with the Miami Heat amidst a contract year. For Powell, this is perhaps the most ideal situation to temporarily be in. He is on an expiring near $20 million salary heading into his first campaign in Miami. And according to recent reports, the Heat have already expressed a willingness to sign him to a new contract extension if things go well to begin the year."
Tyler Herro will miss the first roughly 15 games of the 2025-26 season after successful left-foot surgery. The Heat will rely on the "next man up" mindset while integrating Norman Powell as the primary perimeter scorer in Herro's absence. Powell averaged a career-high 21.8 points, 48% field-goal, and 42% three-point shooting with the Clippers. Herro remains the superior playmaker with 5.5 assists versus Powell's 2.1, but Powell can replicate much of the scoring load to support Bam Adebayo. Powell is on an expiring near-$20 million contract and has an opportunity to earn a new extension.
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