Overview

• The teams have resumed discussions ahead of training camp on a deal that would send Andrew Wiggins to the Lakers, according to multiple reports.
• Miami is described as firm on receiving a future first-round pick in any Wiggins package.
• The Lakers are open to including Dalton Knecht and expiring salary but remain hesitant to add a first-rounder, team insider Jovan Buha reported.
• Buha says a pre-camp agreement is possible, though he views the December 15 trade-eligibility window as the more likely target for action.
• Wiggins’ age and contract—turning 31 in February with a roughly $30 million player option for 2026-27—are key factors, and analysts have floated three-team constructions to bridge the gap.