Andrew Wiggins Reportedly Expected to Open Season with Heat amid NBA Trade Rumors
Miami Heat forward Andrew Wiggins is expected to remain with the team for the start of the 2025-26 season, according to Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald.
Per Chiang, Miami "wants to see what this mix will look like" before potentially trading Wiggins.
Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald also reported that "nothing" presented to the Heat for Wiggins has been "enticing," and their "plan is to keep him."
Miami acquired Wiggins ahead of the Feb. 6 trade deadline as part of a massive five-team swap that was headlined by Jimmy Butler becoming a member of the Golden State Warriors.
The Los Angeles Lakers were reportedly discussing a trade with the Heat involving Wiggins earlier in the offseason, but it now appears that Miami is content to hold onto the forward and isn't committed to parting ways with him.
The 30-year-old only appeared in 17 games following his change of scenery at the trade deadline, but showed his two-way impact. Wiggins averaged 19.0 points, 4.2 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 1.2 steals per game while shooting 45.8 percent from the field and 36.0 percent from three-point territory as a member of the Heat.
While Miami seems to be content with retaining the former Rookie of the Year, the team also risks Wiggins' trade value taking a hit if she starts the season off in sluggish fashion.
