Norman Powell 'Definitely' Wants to Re-Sign With the Heat, Eyes Long-Term Stay
Norman Powell, making his first career All-Star appearance this weekend, made it plain that he would like to remain with the Miami Heat beyond this season. The veteran wing, an unrestricted free agent when the year ends, described the fit in Miami as ideal and said he sees himself staying with the organization for the foreseeable future.
Powell signals strong interest in returning
On February 14, 2026, at 10: 02 a. m. ET, Powell spoke about his future and how much he values the environment around the team. "This is definitely a place that I want to be, " he said, noting the smooth transition since his arrival and praising the franchise's mentality and approach. Powell added that he hopes a deal can be worked out, and that there is "good synergy" between what he brings and what the team needs.
Where he stands contractually
Powell is in the final season of the five-year contract he originally signed in Portland. He is extension eligible, which gives both player and team multiple ways to secure a future together before he hits unrestricted free agency. This season's production bolsters Powell's negotiating position: he is averaging a team-high 23. 0 points per game in 45 starts, along with 3. 6 rebounds and 2. 6 assists, while shooting 47. 4 percent from the floor and 39. 6 percent from beyond the arc.
All-Star weekend brings a narrative twist
Powell's All-Star selection is a milestone after he missed out a year ago. The timing added a narrative flourish: he will make his debut in the arena of his most recent former team and will also participate in the Three-Point Contest. An injury to another All-Star created a late shuffle that moved Powell from one All-Star roster to another for the weekend's showcase, but he embraced the moment and viewed the experience as a personal and professional highlight.
On-court fit and role in Miami
Powell's production has come as the Heat lean on his scoring punch. He leads the team in points per game while playing the fourth-most minutes, and he has carried an efficient profile that includes a career-best scoring average this year. Powell described the organizational culture as aligned with his own competitive instincts — a selling point that could factor heavily in extension talks or free agent decisions. His role has been clear: provide reliable scoring and spacing while blending into a defense-first collective identity.
Implications for the offseason and market outlook
With Powell both extension eligible and set to be an unrestricted free agent if no long-term agreement is reached, the coming weeks and months will be closely watched. Miami has the flexibility to pursue an in-season extension or to let Powell reach the open market, where multiple teams would likely show interest in a 23-point scorer with his efficiency. Powell's comments about wanting to stay, combined with his on-court numbers and apparent comfort within the organization, create a logical path toward a reunion — but financial realities and roster construction will ultimately shape the outcome.
For now, Powell is focused on the present: All-Star activities this weekend and finishing a season that has renewed his stock. Whether that culminates in a contract extension or a free-agent negotiation, Powell has left little doubt about his preference: he wants to remain in Miami and continue building on the strong run he has enjoyed this year.
