Overview
- Multiple outlets citing Brett Siegel report the Heat are not shopping Andrew Wiggins and are not in active negotiations with the Lakers, so no deal is expected before the season opens.
- Los Angeles’ interest in a 3-and-D wing persists, but reporting indicates the Lakers have not met Miami’s high price, which has been described as first-round–level compensation.
- Basketball Insiders notes Miami values Wiggins’ two-way role, contract status and age (30) as reasons to keep him while the team gauges its post–Jimmy Butler roster.
- Since arriving in February, Wiggins has filled a starting wing role in Miami with solid scoring and perimeter defense, including mid-30s three-point shooting, according to recent reports.
- Heavy reports Wiggins could become a trade-deadline candidate, and Lakers insider Anthony Irwin claims the Heat sought a package including Rui Hachimura, Gabe Vincent, Dalton Knecht and a first-round pick, which he says stalled talks.