Lakers Make Final Decision on Andrew Wiggins, Heat Trade
The Los Angeles Lakers have spent much of this offseason assessing how to reshape their roster around LeBron James and Luka Doncic. After adding center Deandre Ayton, upgrading wing depth and adding more two-way versatility have been major points of focus as they look to improve from their first-round exit last season and contend for a championship next year.
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One name that kept surfacing in trade chatter was Andrew Wiggins. The Miami Heat forward, recently acquired from the Golden State Warriors in February, was said to have been a major target for LA all summer. Per ClutchPoints' Anthony Irwin, Miami fancied the possibility of trading the former No. 1 overall pick to the Lakers in exchange for Rui Hachimura, Dalton Knecht, and draft assets.
Former Golden State Warriors forward Andrew Wiggins (22).© Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images
However, that speculation appears to be over after Dan Woike of the Athletic shut down the rumors for good on The Zach Lowe Show. Speaking with Lowe, who claimed he 'didn't really understand those trade rumors' to begin with, Woike responded by saying the following:
'They're not interested in Andrew Wiggins. I think I can put that to bed.'
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Wiggins, who was the Heat's return package in exchange for Jimmy Butler, is coming off a 2024-25 campaign in which he averaged 18.0 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 2.6 assists, shooting 44.8% from the field and 37.4% from three-point range between his stints with Golden State and Miami.
However, it now appears that the Lakers will not be looking in his direction as they perhaps continue to explore better fits to round out their wing rotation and bench depth.
Related: Lakers Receive Good News After Al Horford, Warriors Update
Related: LeBron James Adds Fuel to Cavaliers Trade Rumors With Post on Monday
This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 15, 2025, where it first appeared.
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