The Miami Heat may have pulled off a quiet coup with the Norman Powell acquisition, but in typical Pat Riley fashion, that’s only the beginning. If you’ve been watching closely, the next big move isn’t just likely—it’s painfully obvious.
With Powell adding scoring depth and veteran toughness to the perimeter, the Heat have addressed a lingering bench issue. But the real void remains in the frontcourt—specifically, finding a versatile, rim-protecting big who can complement Bam Adebayo and give Miami the physical edge it sorely lacked in the postseason.
The Powell deal potentially clears the path for that next domino to fall. Whether it’s a trade for a disgruntled power forward or a low-cost free agent signing with upside, the message is clear: Miami is far from done. They’re positioning themselves to be both fiscally smart and playoff dangerous.
Names like John Collins, Kelly Olynyk, or even Jarred Vanderbilt have surfaced in league chatter. Whoever it is, expect the move to come soon—and with purpose.
The blueprint is unfolding. Powell was the setup. The next piece? That’s the punchline—and it could land hard.
In Miami, the Heat don’t rebuild. They reload.
