🚨BREAKING: Heat, Clippers & Jazz Strike 3-Team Trade — Norman Powell to Miami, John Collins to L.A., Kevin Love & More to Utah
July 7, 2025 — The NBA offseason just got a major jolt.
In a surprising three-team deal, the Miami Heat, Los Angeles Clippers, and Utah Jazz have finalized a trade sending Norman Powell to Miami, John Collins to L.A., and Kevin Love, Kyle Anderson, and a 2027 Clippers second-round pick to the Jazz.
The deal, first reported by league insiders late Monday morning, gives each team a shake-up in very different directions — one going for playoff firepower, one betting on a bounce-back, and one going full rebuild.
🔥 Trade Breakdown:
👉 Miami Heat receive:
Norman Powell (from Clippers)
👉 Los Angeles Clippers receive:
John Collins (from Jazz)
👉 Utah Jazz receive:
Kevin Love (from Heat)
Kyle Anderson (from Heat)
2027 second-round pick (from Clippers)
🐬 Miami Goes All-In for Firepower
The Heat wasted no time this offseason — and this deal proves it. After falling short in the playoffs yet again, Pat Riley and the front office add a certified bucket-getter in Norman Powell, a proven scorer with playoff experience who can light it up off the bench or slot into a starting role when needed.
Powell averaged 13.6 PPG last season on nearly 40% from deep, and his fit alongside Jimmy Butler, Bam Adebayo, and Jaime Jaquez Jr. gives Miami a more balanced attack.
> “We needed scoring. Norman gives us exactly that,” a team source said. “He’s built for the moment.”
🚀 Clippers Take a Swing on John Collins
For the Clippers, this move could quietly become one of the offseason’s best bargains. John Collins, still just 26, hasn’t lived up to expectations since leaving Atlanta, but with less pressure in L.A., he might rediscover his high-flying, double-double form.
The Clippers were looking to inject youth and athleticism into their aging core. Collins fits the bill — and with Kawhi Leonard and Paul George on uncertain timelines, he could play a much bigger role than expected.
> “We believe Collins can thrive in a faster system,” said an assistant coach. “He’s hungry.”
🏔️ Jazz Hit Reset, Add Vets & Flexibility
Utah continues to rebuild, and this deal is more about clearing Collins’ contract and collecting assets than chasing wins. But don’t overlook what Kevin Love and Kyle Anderson bring — two high-IQ veterans who know how to run a locker room and support young talent like Keyonte George and Taylor Hendricks.
The Jazz also pick up a 2027 second-round pick from L.A., a small but valuable chip as they stockpile future assets.
> “We’re focused on development, and this move supports that,” said Jazz GM Justin Zanik.
🧠 Who Won the Trade?
Heat: Got instant offense for a playoff push
Clippers: Low-risk, high-upside play on a young forward
Jazz: Cleared space and added veteran stability + draft pick
Three teams, three goals — and one trade tha
t could shift the power in each conference.
Stay locked in. More moves could follow.