The Los Angeles Clippers, Miami Heat, and Utah Jazz have completed a three-team trade that retools each roster in distinct ways ahead of the 2025–26 NBA season.
According to ESPN, the deal sends Norman Powell to the Heat, John Collins to the Clippers, and Kevin Love, Kyle Anderson, and a 2027 second-round pick from L.A. to the Jazz. All three players involved were on expiring or option-heavy contracts, giving teams flexibility depending on how the fit unfolds.
The deal is one of the more intriguing trades of the offseason thus far, with Miami and Los Angeles both trying to contend immediately, while Utah continues to reshape its roster around younger talent and future draft capital. The Heat had remained active in attempts to add more offensive firepower, while the Clippers worked to add size. Both teams accomplished a key goal with this move.
Miami Adds Firepower with Powell
Powell joins Miami coming off a career-best season, averaging 21.8 points while shooting 48.4% from the field and 41.8% from three in 60 appearances for the Clippers. He also added 3.2 rebounds, 2.1 assists, and 1.2 steals per game, solidifying himself as one of the NBA’s most efficient secondary scorers.
The 32-year-old gives the Heat a needed scoring punch on the wing and is expected to take on a sizable role behind Tyler Herro and Bam Adebayo. With Jimmy Butler now long gone from Miami, Powell offers both immediate offensive impact and insurance for a team eyeing a postseason push. The Heat was among the teams Kevin Durant was willing to sign an extension with had he been traded to Miami, but the team never made its best offer.
Miami parts with veterans Kevin Love and Kyle Anderson in the deal. Love averaged 5.3 points and 4.1 rebounds in 23 games last season, while Anderson contributed 6.7 points per game across 25 contests after arriving midseason in a trade with Golden State.
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Clippers Rework Frontcourt with Collins
For the Clippers, the acquisition of John Collins upgrades their size and athleticism at the power forward position. The 27-year-old averaged 18.9 points and 8.2 rebounds on 52.7% shooting in 40 games for the Jazz last season, including a career-best 39.9% from beyond the arc.
Collins fills a long-standing need for a frontcourt player who can space the floor and finish above the rim, giving Los Angeles more lineup versatility alongside Ivica Zubac, Kawhi Leonard, and newly signed Brook Lopez. He additionally carries a $26.5 million expiring salary for the 2025–26 season, adding cap control if the Clippers opt to reshape the roster next summer.
Powell had been the subject of trade speculation throughout last season, but his departure still came without much buildup. Despite strong individual production, the Clippers prioritized frontcourt balance over perimeter depth by making the deal. Los Angeles remains a possible suitor to land Bradley Beal in the event he receives a contract buyout from the Phoenix Suns.
Jazz Continue Asset Accumulation
Never thought I’d be a math problem. Welcome to the NBA.
— Kevin Love (@kevinlove) July 7, 2025
Utah’s return reflects a continued commitment to flexibility and asset management. By moving Collins, the Jazz clear salary and minutes while bringing in two respected veterans on expiring deals—Love and Anderson—who could either contribute or be flipped again by the trade deadline. The 2027 second-round pick from Los Angeles adds another future chip to the team’s growing collection.
Collins’ fit in Utah had shown signs of promise, but the Jazz opted for a broader rebuild approach. His exit clears the way for younger bigs to take on expanded roles in the rotation.
The trade provides a clearer path forward for each team. Miami gets a scoring wing to support a playoff run, the Clippers solidify their frontcourt rotation with a high-upside contributor, and the Jazz position themselves to build for the future with added flexibility.
