Miami Heat guard Norman Powell will suit up for Team World for the 2026 All-Star Game, NBA insider Chris Haynes first reported days before the event.
Spurs guard De’Aaron Fox, who will represent USA, replaced Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) hours before Haynes’ report. Thus, a spot opened up for Team World.
Powell, 31, competed for Team Jamaica in the FIBA World Cup qualifiers last summer.
He was named to his first career All-Star game earlier this month. He is averaging 23.0 points, 3.6 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 1.2 steals in 30.6 minutes per game. He’s shooting 47.4 percent from the floor, 39.6 percent from 3-point range and 84.3 percent from the charity stripe.
Ironically enough, All-Star weekend will be held in Inglewood, Calif., inside Intuit Dome, the Los Angeles Clippers’ home arena. Before getting traded to Miami in July, Powell spent the previous three-and-a-half seasons with the Clippers.
The league is debuting a new Team USA v. World concept this year, where three teams (two USA, one World) will compete in a three-team Round Robin before competing in an All-Star game championship. The annual spectacle will begin Sunday, Feb. 15, at 5 p.m. EST.
Powell was the lone Heat player to be named an All-Star this year. A few of his teammates will be Spurs sensation Victor Wembanyama (France), Lakers’ superstar Luka Doncic (Slovenia) and Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (Canada).
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ja mon
Glad to see Norman finally getting the recognition he deserves. Now if Riley will just offer him an extension. He’s earned it.
i wouldnt go 3years though
If the Heat won’t, there are many other teams that will. Do you propose letting him walk away for free?
little long in the tooth.oft injured.good player def nowhere near a ss might free up $$ to get a ss.little better all round player than wiggy but not by much.
can’t risk losing the crucial pieces from the 4th straight play-in team
In that case, Riley should have traded him before the deadline, since he is on an expiring contract.
norms got similar game to herro .one on one player doesnt really make people around him better,plays ok d not wiggins type d.if he isnt back not big loss if he was 25 years old be a big loss.the heat are like the dolphins get good players on their last leg.terry wiggy norm all good players but old
Where Portland stands right now?
Asking for a friend.
Play-in team. Just like Miami.