July 7, 2025 – In one of the biggest offseason shake-ups yet, the Miami Heat, Los Angeles Clippers, and Utah Jazz have agreed to a three-team trade that significantly shifts the landscape of the NBA’s Western and Eastern Conferences.

According to ESPN sources, the deal sends Norman Powell to the Miami Heat, John Collins to the Los Angeles Clippers, and Kevin Love, Kyle Anderson, and a 2027 Clippers second-round pick to the Utah Jazz.

🔥 Powell Heads East to Ignite Miami’s Offense

Norman Powell, 32, arrives in Miami off the best season of his career, averaging a personal-best 21.8 points per game while shooting a scorching 42% from beyond the arc. The veteran guard started all 60 games he played last season — a first in his career — and was widely regarded as an All-Star snub.

The move gives the Heat much-needed scoring and perimeter punch following a rocky 2024-25 campaign, which included trading franchise cornerstone Jimmy Butler to the Golden State Warriors and being swept in the first round of the playoffs by the Cleveland Cavaliers.

With Powell in the final year of his deal at $20.4 million, the Heat have the opportunity to evaluate how well he meshes with Bam Adebayo, Jaime Jaquez Jr., and emerging guard Nikola Jović before potentially offering an extension. Sources say Powell is extension-eligible and open to staying long-term if the fit proves right.

💥 Clippers Land Collins to Bolster Frontcourt

John Collins, 27, is headed to Los Angeles where his athleticism and rebounding ability add much-needed youth and energy to the Clippers’ frontcourt. The 6-foot-9 forward averaged 19.0 points and 8.2 rebounds in 40 games for Utah last season, showing flashes of his old Atlanta form before injuries cut his campaign short.

For the Clippers, the acquisition of Collins comes as part of a broader cap-balancing act. Though Powell was highly productive, sources indicated the franchise was unlikely to re-sign him beyond this season. Instead, L.A. opted to pivot toward more size and potential lineup flexibility.

The Clippers have already re-signed James Harden to a two-year, $81.5 million deal — the second year of which includes a player option and partial guarantees — and added veteran center Brook Lopez on a short-term deal. With Kawhi Leonard locked in for the next two seasons, this summer’s moves signal the Clippers are focused on maximizing the present while positioning themselves with financial flexibility moving forward.

Still, L.A. is thin at the shooting guard spot following Powell’s exit. The Clippers have $5.3 million remaining via the non-taxpayer midlevel exception, which could be used to target a 3-and-D guard or a backup point guard before training camp.

💼 Jazz Flip Collins for Future Flexibility

Utah’s main motivation was shedding Collins’ $26.5 million salary while adding modest depth and a draft asset. The Jazz receive veterans Kevin Love and Kyle Anderson along with a 2027 second-round pick from the Clippers.

Love, 36, averaged 5.3 points and 4.1 rebounds in a limited role with the Heat last season. His expiring contract could provide Utah with veteran leadership in the locker room or act as a future trade chip.

Anderson, 31, came to Miami in the Butler deal with Golden State and put up 6.7 points per game in a utility forward role. While neither player is a long-term piece, their short-term deals offer Utah cap space and flexibility moving into the 2026 free-agent class.

The Jazz have also made other moves to reshape the roster this summer, including flipping Collin Sexton and a second-rounder to Charlotte for Jusuf Nurkić and buying out veteran guard Jordan Clarkson. The Collins trade also creates a $26.6 million trade exception, giving Utah further maneuverability ahead of the season.

📊 The Bottom Line

This trade reflects three teams navigating different trajectories:

• Miami is reloading around a younger core and desperately needed shot creation.

• The Clippers are all-in for 2025-26 but keeping the cap sheet clean beyond that.

• Utah continues to pivot toward asset accumulation and financial flexibility.

With big names and bigger implications, this deal could become a turning point in how the 2025-26 NBA season takes shape.