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Lakers Renew Push for Heat’s Andrew Wiggins as Miami Rejects Early Offers

Los Angeles’ thin asset pool likely requires draft compensation to satisfy Miami.

Overview

  • The Lakers have revisited trade talks with Miami for Andrew Wiggins as the February deadline approaches, per reporting from Evan Sidery.
  • Miami has declined early proposals and is not actively shopping Wiggins, according to Brett Siegel.
  • League assessments suggest Los Angeles may be priced out of top 3-and-D targets like Wiggins and Herb Jones without stronger assets.
  • Salary matching for Wiggins’ $28.2 million deal would likely center on Rui Hachimura plus another expiring contract, with picks or a young prospect expected to be part of Miami’s asking price.
  • Wiggins is in his first full season with the Heat and is averaging 15.8 points with 38.8% three-point shooting, and the Bucks are also cited as a potential suitor.