Season stats: 2025-26. Updated 6 h ago.
Norman Powell Joins Bulls Backcourt After 21.7 PPG Season in Miami
newsroom · 2 h agoNorman Powell heads into 2026-27 with the Chicago Bulls after averaging 21.7 points a game for Miami last season. He wears No. 24, is not on the injury report, and the season opener is still ahead with no 2026-27 games in the books yet.
New Address, Same Scoring Punch
Norman Powell enters the 2026-27 season with the Chicago Bulls, wearing No. 24. The 33-year-old guard stands 6-3, 215 pounds, and is now in his 11th NBA season out of UCLA. Last season he played for Miami, and Bulls fans are getting a player who is coming off one of the most efficient scoring years of his career. There is no record yet to point to, since Chicago has not played its 2026-27 opener. For now, the story is what Powell showed with the Heat in 2025-26 and how that production could translate to a new roster and a new role in Chicago.
What He Did in Miami Last Season
Powell's 2025-26 numbers, all with Miami, set a high bar. He appeared in 58 games, averaging 29.6 minutes, 21.7 points, 3.5 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 1.1 steals and 0.2 blocks. He shot 47.0 percent from the field, 38.0 percent from three and 82.7 percent from the line, with a true shooting mark of 60.9 percent. His usage rate sat at 26.2, and his plus-minus was 0.7. Those are the numbers Bulls fans should have in mind entering the season: a high-volume, efficient scoring guard who can shoot it from all three levels.
Efficiency Was the Headline
The most notable piece of Powell's 2025-26 line is the shooting efficiency alongside heavy usage. A 47.0 field goal percentage and 38.0 percent from three, paired with a 60.9 true shooting mark and a 26.2 usage rate, is a difficult combination to hit. Scorers who take on that much offensive load usually see their percentages dip. Powell did not see that dip last season in Miami. His free throw rate, 82.7 percent, also points to a reliable shot at the line. Those are the exact traits a team hopes for when adding a veteran scoring guard to the rotation.
Injury Report and Availability
As of now, Norman Powell is not on the injury report. There is no injury history listed for him in this file. Last season he appeared in 58 games for Miami, which is the most recent games-played figure available. With no current-season games played yet for Chicago, his health entering training camp is the clearest positive sign for the Bulls: a fully available veteran guard heading into the year.
Looking Ahead to the Opener
With no 2026-27 games played yet, there is no in-season storyline to report for Powell in a Bulls uniform. What's known is his profile: an 11-year veteran out of UCLA, 33 years old, 6-3 and 215 pounds, coming off a 21.7 points per game season with Miami. The opener is still ahead. Until Chicago tips off the season, last year's Miami numbers and a clean injury report are what Bulls fans have to go on for their new No. 24.
Questions fans ask
What team does Norman Powell play for now?
Norman Powell is with the Chicago Bulls for the 2026-27 season, wearing No. 24.
What team was Norman Powell on last season?
He played for the Miami Heat in 2025-26, averaging 21.7 points, 3.5 rebounds and 2.5 assists over 58 games.
Is Norman Powell injured?
No. He is not on the injury report, and there is no injury history listed for him.
How efficient a shooter is Norman Powell?
Very efficient last season: 47.0 percent from the field, 38.0 percent from three, 82.7 percent from the line, and a 60.9 true shooting percentage over 58 games with Miami.
How old is Norman Powell and where did he go to school?
Powell is 33 years old, in his 11th NBA season, and played college basketball at UCLA.
Has Norman Powell played a game for the Bulls yet?
No 2026-27 game data is available yet; the season opener is still ahead.
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