$5.5 Billion Franchise Pegged as Suitor For Andrew Wiggins
As the NBA offseason starts to heat up, the Los Angeles Clippers, a franchise worth a staggering $5.5 billion and owned by Microsoft's CEO Steve Ballmer, have emerged as a potential suitor for Miami Heat forward Andrew Wiggins.
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According to NBA insider Greg Sylvander, the Los Angeles Clippers are being monitored as a team interested in acquiring the 2022 NBA Champion.
Wiggins was acquired by the Heat in the blockbuster trade that sent Jimmy Butler to the Golden State Warriors.
The former All-Star made just 17 appearances for the Heat in the 2024-25 campaign, averaging 19.0 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 3.3 assists on a remarkably impressive 52.3% shooting from the field.
Miami Heat forward Andrew Wiggins (22).Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
With the Heat showing interest in trading the versatile forward, perhaps Pat Riley's first big move of the summer is one that sends Wiggins back to the West Coast.
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As Riley and head coach Erik Spoelstra look to recalibrate the roster around stars Tyler Herro and Bam Adebayo and engage in trade talks with the Clippers, names like Paul George and Norman Powell are ones who pose themselves as valuable assets.
After a disappointing season that ended in a sweep by Donovan Mitchell and the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2025 NBA Playoffs, the Heat are desperate to find players that fit their gritty style of basketball and can generate offense in the half court.
For a storied franchise that's had seven NBA Finals appearances since 2006, maybe shipping away Wiggins to the Clippers is a move that can help the Heat reclaim their status as contenders in the Eastern Conference.
Related: Heat Make Final Decision on Trading Former No. 1 Overall Pick
This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 5, 2025, where it first appeared.
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