NBA insider Shams Charania provided detailed insight into the three-team trade that sent John Collins to the Los Angeles Clippers, Norman Powell to the Miami Heat, and Kevin Love with Kyle Anderson to the Utah Jazz. The trade was finalized on July 7, 2025 — exactly two years after Collins was acquired by Utah.
Speaking on SportsCenter, Charania reported that both the Jazz and Clippers had no plans to offer long-term extensions to Collins or Powell. “They looked into a few other options at the guard and wing positions but settled on Powell,” he said, via HoopsHype.
For the Clippers, adding Collins addressed a specific need. Charania explained that Los Angeles wanted a lob threat to complement James Harden’s playmaking. With Kawhi Leonard expected to see more minutes at the small and power forward spots, the Clippers prioritized frontcourt versatility.
Collins, 27, brings a history of efficiency and athleticism to Los Angeles. In 40 games with Utah last season, he averaged 19.0 points, 8.2 rebounds, and shot 39.9% from beyond the arc — his best three-point mark since the 2019–20 campaign. Over his career, he has averaged 16.0 points and 8.1 rebounds per game.
On the other end of the trade, the Heat added scoring depth by acquiring Powell, who posted 21.8 points per game for the Clippers last season while shooting 41.8% from three-point range. Miami also sent Love and Anderson to Utah along with a second-round pick to complete the deal.
Charania emphasized that the trade allowed all three franchises to move on from players they were unlikely to re-sign, while addressing current roster needs. “Both teams were able to go get players they feel will help,” he added.
The Clippers now bolster their frontcourt rotation with Collins alongside Ivica Zubac and Leonard, while the Heat gain another perimeter scorer to support Tyler Herro and Bam Adebayo.
