NormanPowell

News: 19 hours agoPowell registered 17 points (3-6 FG, 1-2 FT, 10-12 FT), three rebounds, two assists and one steal over 19 minutes during the Bulls' 104-100 preseason loss to the Grizzlies on Friday.

Spin: Powell attempted only six field goals during Friday's exhibition game, but thanks to his work at the charity stripe, he finished as the Bulls' second-leading scorer behind rookie Caleb Wilson (21 points). Powell inked a two-year contract with the Bulls in July following his 2025-26 All-Star campaign with the Heat and will form a starting backcourt with Josh Giddey for the upcoming season. Matas Buzelis left Friday's game early due to an ankle injury, and although it was likely a precautionary move to leave him off the court the rest of the way, it's an injury that could positively impact Powell's usage early on in the season.

ESPN Fantasy Projection: Powell broke out two seasons ago with the Clippers, going from a productive scorer off the bench to a 20-plus points starter for first the Clippers and then the Heat. This season he has signed on to be the shooter-scorer wing for the Bulls. He should get plenty of good looks playing off Josh Giddey, particularly if rookie Caleb Wilson is able to play well enough to draw defensive attention of his own.