Andrew Wiggins Trade Reportedly Doesn't Interest Heat amid Lakers Rumors

The Miami Heat aren't looking to trade forward Andrew Wiggins despite interest from the Los Angeles Lakers, according to Brett Siegel of Clutch Points.

"Right now, the Heat don't hold much of a desire to trade Wiggins and are operating under the mindset of waiting to see how things play out during the first few months of the regular season, sources said," Siegel reported Wednesday. "Miami has held a high asking price for the former first-overall pick, one that the Lakers haven't been willing to meet."

The Heat acquired Wiggins as part of the blockbuster trade that sent Jimmy Butler to the Golden State Warriors on Feb. 5.

Wiggins averaged 18.0 points and 4.5 rebounds to go along with 2.6 assists per game in 60 combined appearances with the Warriors and Heat last season, shooting 44.8 percent from the field and 37.4 percent from three-point territory.

The 30-year-old has a cap hit of $28.2 million for the 2025-26 season and also holds a $30.1 million player option for his 2026-27 campaign, via Spotrac.

Los Angeles' reported interest in Wiggins is understandable, as the team has focused on adding more perimeter defense throughout the offseason. The Lakers previously signed former Defensive Player of the Year Marcus Smart on July 22.

Wiggins also has 44 games of playoff experience under his belt, operating as a starter on a Golden State team that won the 2022 NBA Finals.

His ability to impact games without needing the ball in his hands makes him a strong projected fit alongside Lakers superstar Luka Dončić, who signed a new three-year contract worth $165 million during the offseason.

Still, Los Angeles' reported reluctance to meet Miami's asking price could result in the Heat retaining Wiggins heading into the 2025-26 season and allowing him to potentially raise his trade value on the court.