Norman Powell didn't need a sizzling start to the 2025-26 NBA season to prove he was the biggest steal of the summer. That was obvious as soon as the trade went down, as Miami inexplicably reeled in a near-All-Star for the price of a couple of non-rotation reserves (Kyle Anderson and Kevin Love).
Still, Powell has helped hammer that point home with a start so strong that it seems as if the 32-year-old might be upping the ante from his 2024-25 breakout. In the process, he has already given the Miami Heat plenty to think about regarding his future, like that he might need a contract extension soon before his escalating price tag gets any higher.