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Lakers Revisit Andrew Wiggins as Target After Strategy Shift, but Talks Remain Stalled

Dončić’s extension refocused L.A. on win-now wings, with movement stalled by scarce assets and Miami’s stance.

LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers shoots over Andrew Wiggins #22 of the Golden State Warriors during the first half of an NBA basketball game at Chase Center on January 25, 2025 in San Francisco, California.
EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA - JULY 02: Rob Pelinka, Vice President of Basketball Operations and General Manager of the Los Angeles Lakers during a press conference at UCLA Health Training Center on July 02, 2024 in El Segundo, California. The Lakers selected Bronny James and Dalton Knecht in the 2024 NBA Draft. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.
Keldon Johnson #3 of the San Antonio Spurs drives to the basket against Franz Wagner #22 of the Orlando Magic during the first half at Amway Center on November 05, 2021 in Orlando, Florida.
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Overview

  • Reporting from Marc Stein and Dan Woike says the Lakers are newly open to multi-year salary and see Wiggins as a fit if the price is right.
  • Eric Pincus outlined a hypothetical three-team construct sending Wiggins and Jaime Jaquez Jr. to L.A., using the Nets’ cap space largely for financial mechanics.
  • Miami’s reported ask has included Rui Hachimura, a first-round pick and pieces like Gabe Vincent or Dalton Knecht, and Heat beat writers say the team intends to keep Wiggins for now.
  • The Lakers can trade only one future first-round pick until next offseason, a constraint that has the front office taking a patient, wait-and-see approach.
  • Wiggins is on $28.2 million this season with a 2026-27 player option, and his two-way wing profile is viewed as a defensive upgrade alongside LeBron James and Luka Dončić.