The Lakers and Heat are actively discussing a trade involving a swap of forwards Andrew Wiggins and Rui Hachimura.
The Los Angeles Lakers and Miami Heat have continued trade discussions centered around a potential swap of forwards Rui Hachimura and Andrew Wiggins, per Lakers insider Anthony Irwin.
Rui Hachimura
Rui Hachimura
Rui Hachimura
MIN: 32.04
PTS: 13.27 (54.87%)
REB: 4.97
As: 1.39
ST: 0.75
BL: 0.44
TO: 0.88
GM: 64
“I reported the other day that the Lakers checked in on Andrew Wiggins and negotiations have advanced from there. A deal isn't imminent, but there's been plenty of conversation on this front,” Irwin shared on X (formerly Twitter).
“Lakers, Heat in TRADE Talks for Andrew Wiggins, Rui Hachimura Swap,” he added in a description of a live video on X.
Wiggins, who was traded mid-season from the Golden State Warriors to the Heat, posted solid numbers last year, averaging 18.0 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 2.6 assists per game while shooting 44.8% from the field and 37.4% from three-point range.
For the Lakers, Hachimura averaged 13.1 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 1.4 assists per game. He shot 50.9% from the field and 41.3% from three.
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