Bulls Land Norman Powell in $45 Million Deal From Heat

WHO:

Pro Football Network - The Chicago Bulls signed guard Norman Powell.

RealGM Basketball - Norman Powell is a 33-year-old shooting guard.

WHAT:

Pro Football Network - The Bulls signed Norman Powell to a two-year deal worth $45 million.

RealGM Basketball - Powell averaged 21.7 points, 3.5 rebounds, 2.5 assists, and 1.1 steals per game last season.

RealGM Basketball - Powell shot 47% from the field and 38% on three-pointers.

RealGM Basketball - The contract will use up most of Chicago's remaining cap space.

WHERE:

RealGM Basketball - Norman Powell played for the Miami Heat last season.

RealGM Basketball - Powell has also played for the LA Clippers, Toronto Raptors, and Portland Trail Blazers during his NBA career.

WHEN:

RealGM Basketball - Powell was a first-time All-Star for the Miami Heat last season.

RealGM Basketball - Powell was traded to Miami ahead of last season.

WHY:

Pro Football Network - The signing drew strong reactions from NBA fans.

HOW:

RealGM Basketball - The Bulls executed a free agent signing to acquire Powell.

The Chicago Bulls have signed guard Norman Powell to a two-year deal worth $45 million, which will utilize most of their remaining cap space. Last season, Powell, who played for the Miami Heat, averaged 21.7 points, 3.5 rebounds, 2.5 assists, and 1.1 steals per game, while shooting 47% from the field and 38% from three-point range. This signing has sparked strong reactions from NBA fans, as Powell was a first-time All-Star last season.