Miami Heat forward Andrew Wiggins was subject to plenty of trade rumors this offseason. (Mandatory Credit: Issac Baldizon/NBAE via Getty Images)
While there was reported conversation on the trade front, specifically with the Los Angeles Lakers, regarding Miami Heat forward Andrew Wiggins, the team plans to keep him heading into the 2025-26 NBA Season, Anthony Chiang and Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald both reported Saturday.
The expectation is the Heat will move forward with Andrew Wiggins on its roster for the start of next season. The Heat wants to see what this mix will look like. https://t.co/FgfEv2CmXm
— Anthony Chiang (@Anthony_Chiang) July 12, 2025
Per source, nothing presented to Heat on Wiggins has been enticing and plan is to keep him, barring something unforeseen. “We got Wiggins to get Wiggins” – not to trade him. “He’s a good player. He’s been a big part of winning teams.” https://t.co/dH5Yb4nVOi
— Barry Jackson (@flasportsbuzz) July 12, 2025
The situation remains fluid.
Wiggins, 30, has been subject to plenty of trade rumors this offseason since he owns a $30 million player option next season, where they’re prioritizing cap space.
Acquired as the headliner of the Jimmy Butler blockbuster in February, Wiggins also had a down stint with Miami. It was one of the least healthy stretches of his career, dealing with multiple lower-body injuries, including a nagging hamstring injury that forced him to miss a half-dozen contests.
In 17 games, he averaged 19.0 points, 4.2 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 1.2 steals per game on 45.8 percent shooting and 73.1 percent from the free-throw line. He had a brief two-game stint against Houston and Charlotte where he scored 72 combined points on 87.7 percent true shooting, but never really found a consistent rhythm otherwise.
Miami reportedly asked the Lakers for Rui Hachimura, Dalton Knecht and one first-round pick in exchange for Wiggins. It would behoove the Heat to acquire at least one young player or another first-round pick since they are out of their 2027 first (Hornets; lottery-protected). And the 30-year-old is still in the middle of his prime as a two-way wing, which is very valuable.
Should he remain with the Heat, we’ll see whether or not he can not only stay healthy, but build some of his on-court value back up — just in case the Heat opt to trade him at next February’s deadline or next summer. One team may be overly desperate, whether it’s due to injury or striking while the iron’s hot.
Nevertheless, I have a difficult time faulting the Heat here, given their current situation.
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