If the Miami Heat are going to bag another superstar, it is almost certainly going to happen via the draft or a trade rather than free agency. And they finally appear to know it.
Miami’s stance on Norman Powell’s future proves as much.
According to Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald, the Heat are “open to considering an extension with Powell if the start of the season goes well.” That’s some Grade A, over-hedging word salad. But the mere willingness to think about paying Powell before the 2026 offseason is a big deal.