Toronto Raptors Trade Norm Powell to the Portland Trail Blazers

The Toronto Raptors and Portland Trail Blazers have completed a deal that sees Norm Powell traded for Gary Trent Jr and Rodney Hood.

The long-time Raptor is having a great season, as he's averaging 19.6 points per game in 46 appearances. Powell has a player-option for just over $11.6 million for next season and you can bet he's going to decline the option to seek a more lucrative long-term contract.

Portland just got a shooter.

Out of 64 NBA players that have tried at least 200 3s this season, Norman Powell currently ranks 3rd in 3P%.

He's made 43.9% of 269 attempts from beyond the arc this year.

Only Joe Ingles and Joe Harris have been more accurate this season. pic.twitter.com/nhcKgBDnMQ
— Kirk Goldsberry (@kirkgoldsberry) March 25, 2021

The 27-year-old is as versatile as they come as he's able to guard multiple positions and can provide scoring both as a starter and off the bench. Powell also happens to be one of the nicest guys in the league that has worked his way for everything he's earned so it's a tough day for any Raptor fan watching him go.

Just saying this now because if --and I'm confident it's when - Norm gets moved it shouldn't be overshadowed. I've covered NBA a while, & it's hard to think of a guy who has been more determined to gain skill & hone it until he's truly elite at it. Full credit to him.
— Michael Grange (@michaelgrange) March 25, 2021

As for the Raptors, they hit the reset button a touch as they battle to creep back into playoff position in the east.

Interesting times for both franchises as the NBA's trade deadline has brought out some major moves. Look for Powell to have a huge impact on Portland the rest of the season and into the playoffs.

No one had more fun at the Raptors’ championship parade than Norman Powell. 🎉

(🎥: @Kayla_Grey) pic.twitter.com/MvkbjDXob2
— theScore (@theScore) March 25, 2021