Powell reveals the new teammate letting No. 24: Spend money to reach an account buying agreement and look forward to integrating into the Heat system as soon as possible

On August 8, Heat new player Norman Powell will continue to wear the No. 24 jersey in the new season. Powell revealed that he spent money to get No. 24 from Highsmith, and bluntly stated that he was in line with the Heat and looked forward to integrating into the new team as soon as possible.

After the free agent market started this year, the Clippers, Heat and Jazz reached a three-party deal, and Norman Powell finally went to the Heat, John Collins joined the Los Angeles Clippers, and Kevin Love, Li Keel and the second-round draft pick in 2027 were sent to the Jazz; Powell's Clippers career ended, and he will wear the Heat No. 24 in the new season to start a new chapter in his career.

Recently, Powell revealed in an interview that he received the No. 24 jersey from Highsmith. Powell said: We can negotiate and communicate repeatedly to finally achieve a result that both sides feel is fair. He texted me and said, ‘You are a veteran and have worn this number all your career, so I absolutely have nothing to say about disrespect for you. ’

Powell continued to reveal: (change the number) This cost me a little money, and we won’t disclose the specific amount, but it is still very good to negotiate in the end.

Powell will continue to wear the No. 24 jersey in the new season, while Highsmith will change to wear the No. 8 jersey; so far in his career, whether in the Raptors, the Trail Blazers or the Clippers, Powell has always been wearing the No. 24 jersey. Looking forward to the new season, Powell said: I think the Heat's team culture and the philosophy that the club has always adhered to are completely in line with me, which is exactly my style; I rely on competitive spirit, hard work and hard training to build on this league, these are my mottos. We have to understand the true meaning of hard work. I am really looking forward to getting into the team as soon as possible, and I am ready and full of expectations for entering the game.

In the 2024-25 season, Powell played 60 games for the Clippers, averaging 21.8 points, 3.2 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game, and a three-point shooting percentage of 41.8%. He will start his 11th season of his career wearing a Heat jersey and won the championship with the Raptors in the 2018-19 season.