Miami Heat TURN To Norm Powell’s FUTURE After All-Star Nod | Giannis Antetokounmpo Watch RETURNS
Miami Heat face a pivotal offseason decision: will they re-sign All-Star Norm Powell or embrace a new direction? Wes Goldberg and David Ramil debate the Heat’s roster crossroads after Powell’s All-Star appearance, weighing his fit alongside Tyler Herro and whether Miami should invest in their current core or chase a superstar like Giannis Antetokounmpo or Anthony Edwards.
The conversation spotlights Powell’s future, All-Star Game takeaways, and the franchise’s need for an “alpha” presence reminiscent of Dwyane Wade’s prime. Plus, hear analysis on Keshad Johnson’s Dunk Contest victory and whether his elite athleticism could earn him a bigger role. With Giannis trade rumors swirling and Miami’s playoff fate uncertain, Locked On Heat breaks down what lessons and risks lie ahead for Erik Spoelstra’s squad as the NBA season hits its final stretch.
00:00 – All-Star Game Fixed?
07:37 – Norm Powell’s Future
18:51 – Giannis Is Back At It
25:55 – Keshad Johnson
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37 Comments
Honestly f yall and Giannis lol. The dream casting is super annoying at this point
No whale talk please… Realistically , they're only about 6 to 8 whales in the league… in thirty teams
Really tired of having a heat allstar that doesnt do anything at the allstar game u only know hes there when announced
This situation looking like the year Pat was all in trying to get KD and not taking care of Wade and him ultimately leaving Miami for Chicago. Trying to chase Giannis, this go round you might lose Powell and Herro at the same time, for a guy who said he don’t want to leave Milwaukee.
this channel exists for ad revenue and clicks. They have been milking Giannis and Dame rumors for 5+ years.
Why would you say all Keyshawn can do is jump and no other nba skills 😂😂he made the NBA he has skills he can dribble and shoot 😂players get better after 23 years old
Someone asked Giannis at the all star game if he was coming to miami and he said for "vacation". He's not coming here. We need to stop wasting our time.
I’m just glad Wemby set the pace and played hard. It was fun to watch.
Can we move on from Giannis please? It's not happening and I honestly don't care or mind at this point. I'd much rather move towards the youth movement and try to get a lottery pick in the draft. Might as well just let Powell walk as a free agent. No point in resigning him if we're not getting a "whale" to pair with him. Trade Herro and Wiggins and see what assets you can get and stop sitting in the middle of the conference. I know we won't do that, but it's clearly the best option at this point. This front office is too stubborn to keep up with the times though so they won't do it, but they should.
This is not a case of over-saturation, it’s simply effort. It is 1000 times more insulting that these players will choose to go hard at practice over ONE All-Star game with the best of the best are playing. It’s that simple
, and yes the effort was still lackluster and pathetic
Miami doesn’t understand that the new free agent is in the Lottery of the Draft. Having draft capital is what they should be obtaining. Guys like Wiggs, Norm, Tyler or Bam should have been dealt.
GIANNIS and Dame looked like best friends meeting up at the Allstar 3pt comp. Giannis will be playing in Portland next season. (Locked on That)
ARGHHHHHH…I hate the way Giannis does this!!!!!! (please pick Miami)
Competing needs to come back in the nba
Milwaukese is right there!
Give all of Niko's minutes to Keshad YESTERDAY
Can we stop the Giannis talk already!!!!!
James harden made it abundantly clear when he was done with a team
Extend Norm and keep shaping this roster. Stop with the Giannis bs and star chasing it's a waste of time!
I just wana see this team healthy down the stretch and contend for a top 5 seed. This is not a championship roster but it's good enough to compete in the Playoffs. Especially in the weak East
fries….
Norm is old and not consistent. Dont need him
There’s all the goofy stuff with Giannis, but to me, the worst part is that he DOESN’T WIN IN PLAYOFFS ANYMORE.
Giannis is for the birds. Find a different pursuit Miami.
David. The fit is here. Herro is not our future. Keep Norman and move on from Mr Glass (Herro)
Who in their right mind is going to give Norman 4 for $120 must be smoking something. 3 years 80 with a team option on year 3 take it or leave it
I’m not going to listen to you guys talk about a player on another team
Kawhi Leonard was great
A fan at AS asked Giannis: "Are you going to Miami?"
Giannis: "Only for vacation"
Please, let the pipdream go!
I love Wade, But he was NEVER KOBE LEBRON LEVEL, EVER‼️ C'mon 😂 And Miss Me With That 2006 Referee Dominant Free Throw Finals😂
aren't you guys tired of talking about Giannis yet? Might as well move on to Wemby and Luka to Miami next for view farming
I don’t know why we keep wasting our time on Giannis when it’s clear that he doesn’t even wanna be in Miami, but you have a superstar here that just became a All-Star then actually be here in Miami is questioning it. That’s why they can’t get anybody because even when they have people that wanna be there they don’t want they always go out to somebody they can’t. Get
No doubt miami will try get Giannis again. No doubt they don't. At that point trade Bam for at least 3 1sts. Herro and Wiggins for a 1st each. Give Norm 40 million for 1 year or something like 100 million over 4 years. It's time to lean into the youth. This core isn't working.
If Keshad can't crack the rotation he can become a heat dancer.
The All-Star game was pretty decent but in all reality no one was there it was so expensive to attend. I live a block and a half away and tickets were up to $2,000
Can you two stop harassing Giannis?
The Heat's greatest allies are the vloggers who continuously perpetuate the Giannis story. The Heat need to go after Michael Porter Jr. Offer the Nets Herro and Jovic and 1 first round pick or just blow it up and lean towards the young guys. No more Giannis, Spider, KD BS rumors.
Miami forgets that they got their greatest player Wade via the lottery. The We don't tank philosophy has to be put away once and for all with the "We got enough" and Next man up.