Lakers Insider Provides Major Update on Andrew Wiggins Trade
As they look to build out their perimeter defense and scoring, the Los Angeles Lakers have been linked to Miami Heat small forward Andrew Wiggins of late. But
www.si.comHere’s the latest I can share based on recent reporting.
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Overview: Andrew Wiggins trade discussions have cooled in 2025 after several near-misses involving the Miami Heat and Los Angeles Lakers, with Miami reportedly holding firm on its higher asking price and Lakers reportedly non-committal at times. The two teams reportedly paused talks at various points in mid- to late-2025 as financials and draft assets were negotiated, and rumors surfaced about potential re-openings later in the season or at the 2026 trade deadline.[4][5][7]
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Key recent developments:
- September 2025: Reports suggested the Heat and Lakers had ended talks for the moment because Los Angeles hadn’t met Miami’s price, which included multiple high-value assets for Wiggins.[5]
- July 2025 and June/July 2025 window: Rumors suggested the Lakers could re-engage if Miami shifted its stance and if draft capital and young players could be packaged to meet Miami’s demands; various outlets framed Wiggins as a possible fit for perimeter defense and wing scoring, but no deal materialized in that window.[7][8][4]
- Early 2026 chatter: Several YouTube rumor roundups kept Wiggins in the trade watch, but most sources indicated ongoing interest without concrete, finalized agreements as of May 2026.[9][10]
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Where things stand (as of May 2026): There isn’t a confirmed, agreed-upon trade involving Wiggins, with teams like the Heat and Lakers (and occasional chatter about other contending teams) having explored options but not executing a deal. Wiggins remains under contract with Miami, with résumés of prior talks largely described as exploratory and contingent on larger asset exchanges than currently available.[6][5][7]
Illustration (conceptual): a two-column snapshot of teams and status
- Miami Heat → Wiggins trade talks: explored, paused, and stalled at times; high asset demands cited.[5]
- Los Angeles Lakers → Wiggins trade talks: fluctuated between potential interest and pauses; no finalized agreement as of mid-2025 to 2026.[4][7]
If you’d like, I can pull the freshest summaries from trusted outlets and assemble a concise timeline with dates and asset specifics. I can also monitor for any new developments and provide a brief update as soon as something solid emerges. Please tell me which format you prefer (short timeline, bullet recap, or a simple table), and which teams you want tracked.
Citations:
- Heat-Lakers trade talks and status updates[5]
- Lakers-Wiggins trade rumors and potential assets discussions[7][4]
- YouTube rumor roundups and ongoing trade chatter through 2025–2026[8][9]