The Los Angeles Clippers, Utah Jazz, and Miami Heat have executed a significant three-team trade involving key players from each franchise. According to reports from ESPN’s Shams Charania, Norman Powell is heading to Miami, while John Collins is bound for L.A., and Kevin Love, Kyle Anderson, along with a 2027 second-round draft pick from the Clippers, will make their way to Utah.
Norman Powell, 32, has had a standout career thus far, showing his prowess on the court. Last season, he set a personal record, averaging 21.8 points, 2.1 assists, and 1.2 steals per game while shooting an impressive 48.4% from the field. Entering the final year of his contract, Powell is set to earn $20.5 million this season, and there’s potential for him to sign a three-year, $80.6 million deal before January.
On the other hand, Kevin Love, 34, transitions into his 18th NBA season after spending the last two years in Miami, where he averaged 5.3 points and 4.1 rebounds last season. He is positioned to become an unrestricted free agent in 2026, offering the Jazz a seasoned player to contribute both on and off the court.
John Collins, now 27, brings his skills to the Clippers after two seasons with the Jazz and a previous six-year stint with the Atlanta Hawks. Last season, he averaged 19 points, 8.2 rebounds, and two assists, demonstrating his versatility and efficiency with a field goal percentage of 52.7%. With an impending unrestricted free agency next summer and a contract of $26.6 million for the 2025-26 season, Collins offers the Clippers a strategic asset as they look to bolster their lineup.
Kyle Anderson, 32, who will be joining his sixth team after a recent spell with the Heat and the Golden State Warriors, averaged 5.9 points and 3.4 rebounds last season. His contract extends over the next two seasons, making him a stable addition to the Jazz’s roster.
This trade holds potential for all teams involved, presenting the Heat with a scoring threat in Powell, the Clippers with a skilled forward in Collins, and the Jazz with a mix of experience and youth from Love and Anderson. As this developing story unfolds, fans will be keen to see how these players will impact their new teams.