LAS VEGAS — In the wake of the Los Angeles Clippers trading him ahead of a possible extension, and in light of the Clippers effectively swapping him out for the less-playoff-proven option of John Collins, Norman Powell had plenty to say about detractors upon his arrival to the Miami Heat.

With Norman Powell in the fold, the Heat upgrade their offense. The Clippers try something new while Utah further leans into tanking

The Clippers send the former UCLA guard, who averaged a career-high 21.8 ppg last season, to Miami and add the 6-9 forward, who averaged 18.9 ppg for Utah.