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Heat Set High Price for Andrew Wiggins, Challenging Lakers' Pursuit

Miami seeks a first-round pick plus playable pieces rather than expiring contracts.

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.