The Portland Trail Blazers main move in the 2021 off-season was re-signing Norman Powell.
Regardless of whether you liked the Gary Trent Jr for Powell trade, retaining Powell was a key piece of business in the offseason. The Blazers were over the cap and had no way of replacing Powell if he left.
Though the five years, $90 million seems like a big deal for a 28-year-old who relies heavily on his athleticism, this was the going rate for a wing in the current market.
Here’s why Powell is a key player going forward for this Portland Trail Blazers team.