Overview
- Per ClutchPoints reporting cited by Heavy, Miami is unwilling to move Wiggins in a salary dump and is seeking at least one future first-round pick with rotational contributors.
- The Heat have not held serious talks on a Wiggins trade since the season began, though league interest could reengage in January ahead of the February 5 deadline.
- Los Angeles pursued Wiggins in the offseason and remains linked, but the Lakers hold only one tradeable first-round pick and primarily expiring deals such as Rui Hachimura and Gabe Vincent.
- Wiggins has delivered for Miami with 16.4 points, 4.8 rebounds and 2.8 assists on 47.5% shooting through 16 games, logging heavy minutes in Erik Spoelstra’s rotation.
- Contract factors include Wiggins’ $30 million player option for 2026-27, with contenders like the Bucks previously checking on his availability.