In less than a week, Trail Blazers newcomer Norman Powell has made a positive impression on fans in Portland and earned a spot in coach Terry Stotts’ starting rotation. On Wednesday, Powell delivered a long-form feature in The Players’ Tribune that reflected on his time in Toronto and the journey ahead.
When it came to the trade deadline, Powell explained that it caught him off guard. But he did acknowledge that his upcoming free agency and the Raptors’ struggles set the stage for a potential trade.
I wouldn’t say I had NO idea a trade might be on the table.