Career Timeline of Norman Powell: Major Achievements and Milestones

Discover the career path of Norman Powell, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Norman Powell is a Jamaican-American professional basketball player currently with the Miami Heat in the NBA. He played college basketball for UCLA, earning all-conference honors in the Pac-12. Drafted in the second round of the 2015 NBA draft by the Milwaukee Bucks, he was traded to the Toronto Raptors. Powell achieved a significant career milestone by winning an NBA championship with the Raptors in 2019. He has since continued his NBA career with other teams before landing with the Heat.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2014: Powell Considers NBA Draft after Junior Season

After the 2013-2014 season, Norman Powell considered entering the NBA draft and requested an evaluation of his prospects. UCLA opened the 2014 NCAA tournament in San Diego, enabling him to play in his hometown for the first time since high school.

2014: Powell Enters Senior Year at UCLA

In 2014, Norman Powell entered his senior year at UCLA as the Bruins' top returning player. He emerged as a team leader and received first-team All-Pac-12 honors.

March 1, 2015: Powell Scores Career-High 28 Points

On March 1, 2015, Norman Powell scored a career-high 28 points in a 72–67 win over Washington State. He was named Pac-12 Player of the Week for the season, his third conference honor that year.

June 25, 2015: Powell Drafted by Milwaukee Bucks

On June 25, 2015, Norman Powell was selected with the 46th overall pick in the 2015 NBA draft by the Milwaukee Bucks.

2015: Powell Drafted by Milwaukee Bucks and Traded to Toronto Raptors

In 2015, Norman Powell was selected in the second round of the NBA draft by the Milwaukee Bucks. The Bucks then traded his draft rights to the Toronto Raptors.

February 2, 2016: Powell Makes First NBA Start

On February 2, 2016, Norman Powell made his first NBA start for the Toronto Raptors, going scoreless in 15 minutes in a 104–97 win over the Phoenix Suns.

December 20, 2016: Powell Scores Season-High 21 Points

On December 20, 2016, Norman Powell scored a season-high 21 points off the bench in a 116–104 win over the Brooklyn Nets.

April 24, 2017: Powell Scores Playoff Career-High 25 Points

On April 24, 2017, in Game 5 of the Raptors' first-round playoff series against the Milwaukee Bucks, Norman Powell scored a playoff career-high 25 points, helping the Raptors take a 3–2 series lead with a 118–93 win.

October 8, 2017: Powell Signs Contract Extension with Raptors

On October 8, 2017, Norman Powell signed a four-year, $42 million contract extension with the Toronto Raptors. The deal included a player option on the fourth year and started with the 2018–19 season.

October 2017: Powell Launches Website and Single "No Problem"

In October 2017, Norman Powell teamed with web host GoDaddy to launch his website and his first single "No Problem".

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2017: Draft rights traded to the Toronto Raptors

In 2017, Norman Powell's draft rights, along with a 2017 first-round draft pick, were subsequently traded to the Toronto Raptors for Greivis Vásquez.

2018: Powell's new Contract

Norman Powell's four-year, $42 million contract extension with the Toronto Raptors included a player option on the fourth year and started with the 2018–19 season.

January 6, 2019: Powell Scores Season-High 23 Points

On January 6, 2019, Norman Powell scored a season-high 23 points in a 121–105 win over the Indiana Pacers.

November 29, 2019: Powell Scores Career-High 33 Points

On November 29, 2019, Norman Powell scored 19 of his then career-high 33 points in the third quarter of a 90–83 win over the Orlando Magic.

2019: Powell Wins NBA Championship with Toronto Raptors

In 2019, Norman Powell won an NBA championship with the Toronto Raptors.

2020: Powell in the 2020-21 season

In 2020, in the 2020-21 season, Norman Powell moved into the starting lineup in mid-January 2021.

January 2021: Powell Moves into Starting Lineup

In January 2021, Norman Powell moved into the starting lineup for the Toronto Raptors.

March 25, 2021: Powell Traded to Portland Trail Blazers

On March 25, 2021, Norman Powell was traded from the Toronto Raptors to the Portland Trail Blazers in exchange for Gary Trent Jr. and Rodney Hood.

August 6, 2021: Powell Signs Contract with Trail Blazers

On August 6, 2021, Norman Powell signed a new, five-year, $90 million contract with the Portland Trail Blazers.

February 4, 2022: Powell Traded to Los Angeles Clippers

On February 4, 2022, Norman Powell, along with Robert Covington, was traded to the Los Angeles Clippers in exchange for Eric Bledsoe, Justise Winslow, Keon Johnson, and a 2025 second-round pick.

February 13, 2025: Powell Scores 41 Points

On February 13, 2025, Norman Powell scored 41 points in a 120–116 overtime win over the Utah Jazz.

April 2025: Powell Commits to Jamaica National Basketball Team

In April 2025, Norman Powell committed to playing for the Jamaica men's national basketball team.

July 7, 2025: Powell Traded to Miami Heat

On July 7, 2025, Norman Powell was traded to the Miami Heat in a three-way deal that also included the Utah Jazz.

2025: Powell Participates in Three-Point Contest

In 2025, Norman Powell participated in the Three-Point Contest but lost in the first round.

2025: Future draft pick

In February 4, 2022, Norman Powell, along with Robert Covington, was traded to the Los Angeles Clippers in exchange for Eric Bledsoe, Justise Winslow, Keon Johnson, and a 2025 second-round pick.