On Saturday afternoon, the Miami Heat will host the Washington Wizards in Florida.
The Heat are coming off a 147-129 loss to the Boston Celtics (also at home).
Norman Powell did not play in the game (and missed his third straight).
Miami Heat Make Norman Powell Announcement
GettyNorman Powell #24 of the Miami Heat reacts in the second half against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on November 14, 2025 in New York City. The New York Knicks defeated the Miami Heat 140-132.
For Saturday’s game, the Heat have announced that they will remain without Powell.
The former USC star is in the middle of another strong year where he made his first career NBA All-Star Game.
Right now, Powell is averaging 22.1 points, 3.6 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 1.1 steals per contest while shooting 47.3% from the field and 38.4% from three-point range in 55 games.
The Heat wrote (via X): “#WASvsMIA INJURY UPDATE: Norman Powell (return to competition reconditioning) has been ruled out of tomorrow’s game vs the Wizards.”
GettyJANUARY 17: Norman Powell #24 of the Miami Heat controls the ball against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first half at Kaseya Center on January 17, 2026 in Miami, Florida.
Powell’s NBA Career
Before the Heat, Powell also had stints with the Toronto Raptors, LA Clippers and Portland Trail Blazers over 11 NBA seasons.
In 2019, he helped lead the Raptors to the NBA Championship over Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors.
GettyNorman Powell #24 of the Miami Heat reacts against the Memphis Grizzlies during the second quarter of the game at Kaseya Center on February 21, 2026 in Miami, Florida.
Powell has career averages of 13.9 points, 2.7 rebounds and 1.6 assists per contest while shooting 47.1% from the field and 39.6% from three-point range in 672 games.
At 32, he is averaging a career-high in points per game.
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