Norman Powell is a versatile basketball player who plays as a shooting guard and small forward for the Los Angeles Clippers in the NBA. Born on May 25, 1993, Powell is one of the premier sixth men in the NBA.
Raised in San Diego, California, Powell's basketball journey started when he was inspired to play basketball by his uncle, Raymond Edwards. Powell soon became a four-star athlete at Lincoln High School and his performances caught the eye of collegiate programs across the nation. Choosing to further his education and basketball career at UCLA, Powell spent four transformative years playing for the Bruins.
Eventually, Norman Powell was selected as the 46th overall pick in the 2015 NBA draft by the Milwaukee Bucks, and his draft rights were quickly traded to the Toronto Raptors, setting the stage for his NBA journey.
During his early years in the NBA, Powell made an immediate impact on the Toronto Raptors' offense, earning recognition as the NBA Rookie of the Month for the Eastern Conference in April 2016. He established himself as a great bench scorer in his rookie season which eventually made him a valuable asset off the bench for several NBA teams.
Now with the LA Clippers as of March 2024, Norman Powell remains a key contributor to his team's success. In the 2023-24 season with the Los Angeles Clippers, Norman Powell played 59 games, averaging 25.7 minutes per game. He scored an average of 13.6 points per game with a field goal percentage of 49.2% and a 3-point percentage of 45.0%. Additionally, Powell contributed 2.6 rebounds, 1.1 assists, 1.1 steals per game, and 0.6 blocks per game.
Norman Powell Contract Breakdown
Year | Base Salary | SigningBonus | Cap Hit | Dead Cap | Yearly Cash |
2021-22 | $15,517,242 | - | $15,517,242 | - | $15,517,242 |
2022-23 | $16,758,621 | - | $16,758,621 | - | $16,758,621 |
2023-24 | $18,000,000 | - | $18,000,000 | - | $18,000,000 |
2024-25 | $19,241,379 | - | $19,241,379 | - | $19,241,379 |
2025-26 | $20,482,758 | - | $20,482,758 | - | $20,482,758 |
How much is Norman Powell getting paid?
Norman Powell is set to earn $18,000,000 for the 2023/24 NBA season.
According to Sportrac, Powell signed a five-year contract with his previous team Portland Trail Blazers worth $90,000,000 guaranteed with an average annual salary of $15,000,000.
How much does Norman Powell make in a minute?
Norman Powell’s salary for the 2023/24 season is $18,000,000. One year is known to have 525,600 minutes. If his total salary is divided by the number of minutes available in a year, then he makes around $34.24 in a minute.
Norman Powell Career Earnings
After the end of the 2023/24 season, Powell would have made approximately $83 million from his NBA contracts in his career.
What are the terms of Norman Powell’s contract?
Norman Powell’s current contract does not have any terms. It is a straight forward five year deal. He will be an unrestricted free agent in the 2026 offseason.
How much of the Norman Powell Contract is guaranteed?
Norman Powell’s entire five year $90,000,000 contract is guaranteed, with an average annual salary of $18,000,000.
Norman Powell Contract History
These are all the contracts that Norman Powell has signed in his career till now.
August 6, 2021
Norman Powell signed a five-year $90 million contract with the Portland Trail Blazers.
October 8, 2017
Powell agreed to sign a four-year $42 million contract with the Toronto Raptors.
July 15, 2015
Powell signed a three-year $2.54 million rookie-scale contract with the Toronto Raptors.
FAQ's on Norman Powell Contract
A. Norman Powell has a five-year $90,000,000 contract with the Los Angeles Clippers. Powell Will be an unrestricted free agent in the 2026 offseason.
A. Norman Powell’s salary for the 2023/24 season is $18,000,000.
A.Norman Powell played college ball at UCLA from 2011 to 2015.
A. Norman Powell is a shooting guard but can also play the small forward spot.
A. In the 2023/24 season, Norman Powell is averaging 13.6 points, 2.6 rebounds, 1.1 assists, 1.1 steals per game, and 0.6 blocks per game, as of March 2024.