As NBA Free Agency begins to heat up, the Miami Heat have set a steep trade value on forward Andrew Wiggins in recent trade talks with the Los Angeles Lakers.
According to a report shared by NBACentral on X, citing Lakers reporter Jovan Buha, the Heat's trade price is a first-round pick, former Tennessee Volunteer standout Dalton Knecht, and veteran forward Rui Hachimura in exchange for Wiggins.
Wiggins, who has struggled to find his footing since being selected to the 2022 NBA All-Star Game, appeared in just 17 games for the Heat this past season.
Knecht, a promising 6-foot-6 sharpshooter who averaged 9.1 points per game in his rookie campaign, and Hachimura, a reliable big known for his ability to stretch the floor, represent significant assets for a Lakers squad looking to bolster their roster around stars LeBron James and Luka Doncic.
Miami Heat forward Andrew Wiggins (22).
Miami Heat forward Andrew Wiggins (22).
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Both teams are coming off big moves, with the Heat acquiring sharpshooting Italian gem Simone Fontecchio on Tuesday night and the Lakers signing highly touted center Deandre Ayton on Wednesday night.
After a credible figure like Bill Simmons endorsed Riley and the Heat for their recent moves, perhaps the 80-year-old president has something big in store that he's been meticulously planning all along.
As the Heat look to recover after a disappointing season in which they were swept by Donovan Mitchell and the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2025 NBA Playoffs, acquiring valuable assets for Wiggins might be the move that can reshape their future.
The Heat's lofty demands highlight their high expectations going forward in their pursuit of building a championship-caliber roster around stars Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro.