Norman Powell Fantasy Stats

Free-agent guard Norman Powell has agreed to a two-year, $45 million deal with the Chicago Bulls, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. Powell gives Chicago a proven scorer after an All-Star season in Miami, where he averaged 21.7 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 2.5 assists while shooting 47.0% from the field. He should immediately become one of the Bulls' top scoring options, though Josh Giddey's playmaking role keeps Powell more valuable for points and threes than assists. The fantasy concern is whether last year's scoring spike sticks at age 33, but the contract suggests Chicago plans to feature him.

Miami Heat guard/forward Norman Powell is expected to head elsewhere in free agency. According to Shams Charania, the Heat are not expected to bring back Powell next season. The Heat landed a blockbuster trade for superstar forward Giannis Antetokounmpo on Monday night. Now, the Heat aren't financially in a safe spot to bring back Powell this offseason. The 33-year-old is expected to head elsewhere unless he takes a significant discount to stay with Miami. The Detroit Pistons are reportedly looking to add shooting, so Powell would make sense for them on paper. Powell should have no shortage of suitors, but Miami is likely out, given their financial situation.

Miami Heat guard/forward Norman Powell (groin) will be sidelined on Friday against the Washington Wizards. He has a sore right groin and will be held out of action after Powell logged 17 minutes in Thursday's loss to Toronto. Tyler Herro (foot) also won't suit up for this one, so Bam Adebayo could run amok on offense against the Wizards again. The rest of the group should also have more scoring chances, while the likes of Kasparas Jakucionis and Myron Gardner could see a lot more playing time compared to their typical workload.

Miami Heat guard/forward Norman Powell (groin) is questionable for Thursday's tilt against the Toronto Raptors. These teams also played in Toronto on Tuesday, and Powell returned to action after missing four games due to illness. He might now take some time off again because of a sore right groin. Pelle Larsson has benefited from Powell's absence and would be worthy of fantasy consideration if he remains in the starting lineup on Thursday. The Swedish sophomore has posted 12.8 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 3.8 assists per game in a starting role this season.

Miami Heat guard/forward Norman Powell (illness) will not play in Saturday's game against the Washington Wizards, extending his absence to four straight contests. Pelle Larsson should remain in the starting group after posting 18 points, six assists, three steals, three rebounds, and two three-pointers in 38 minutes last game. Larsson looks like a solid short-term streaming option while Powell remains out, especially for managers needing points, steals, and assists. Tyler Herro should continue to carry more of the scoring load, while Jaime Jaquez Jr. could also see steady minutes off the bench.

Miami Heat guard/forward Norman Powell (illness) will remain out for a third consecutive game on Wednesday against the Boston Celtics. The first-year All-Star is battling an illness, meaning the Heat must manage without their leading scorer. Pelle Larsson has done a good job filling in for Powell in the starting lineup, averaging 17.5 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 3.0 assists over the last two games. Meanwhile, Jaime Jaquez Jr.'s workload has increased off the bench, reaching 32 minutes in Monday's win over Philadelphia.

Miami Heat guard/forward Norman Powell (back) is considered questionable for Sunday's matchup with the Indiana Pacers. He's dealing with back spasms and could exit the lineup after a 15-point effort in Friday's loss to Cleveland. Health issues have limited Powell to just six appearances in March. If he has to miss time again, Pelle Larsson is the prime candidate to fill in for Powell in the starting unit. While Larsson can also be impactful off the bench, his numbers clearly improve in the first unit. Across 35 starts this season, the 25-year-old has averaged 12.6 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 3.9 assists.

Miami Heat guard/forward Norman Powell (calf) will be back in action on Monday against the San Antonio Spurs. He didn't play in Saturday's loss to Houston due to a calf problem. Powell has battled health issues throughout the season and has made only three appearances in March. He is averaging 19.0 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 3.0 assists this month. Powell's offensive numbers have dipped recently due to 21.4 percent three-point shooting. He will face a top-three defense on Monday, so Powell may continue to struggle to find his offensive rhythm.

Miami Heat guard Norman Powell (groin) is tagged as questionable ahead of Saturday's game against the Orlando Magic. Powell is hopeful to return to the court after missing seven games in a row due to a groin strain. If he's cleared, Powell will likely be on a minutes limit considering he hasn't played since late February. His return to the court would mean fewer minutes for Kasparas Jakucionis, Dru Smith (hip) and Simone Fontecchio. Fantasy managers should check back on Saturday ahead of tip-off for a final update on Powell.

Miami Heat guard/forward Norman Powell (groin) will sit out a sixth consecutive game on Tuesday night against the Washington Wizards. He is on the shelf with a groin strain and remains without a timetable for his return. Pelle Larsson, Dru Smith, and Jaime Jaquez Jr. have picked up more work during Powell's absence. Meanwhile, Tyler Herro and Bam Adebayo are responsible for most of the offense, especially with Andrew Wiggins (toe) also out of the lineup. The Heat have a great fantasy matchup on Tuesday against a team that allows 120.5 points per 100 possessions.