The Miami Heat appear to have unlocked a clearer route to moving Andrew Wiggins, now that the Deandre Ayton domino has fallen. With Ayton reportedly anchored by the Lakers to strengthen their center position, the Heat have landed on a tangible deal structure centered on Wiggins.
According to sources, Miami is engaging in serious talks with Los Angeles, seeking Rui Hachimura, DaltonโฏKnecht, and a first-round pick in exchange for Wiggins . Lakers insiders confirm that talks have progressed beyond initial inquiriesโthough no deal is finalized yet .
Lakersโ interest predates, but until Ayton found a landing spot, they couldn’t structure a competitive offer . Now, theyโre able to jettison both Hachimura (a 41โฏ% 3-point shooter in 2024-25) and Knecht, while Miami gains floor-spacing, youth, and flexibility .
From Miamiโs perspective, Wigginsโ $28 million cap hit and postseason dip make him expendable . The package gives the Heat draft capital and a sharpshooter without long-term salary baggageโa step toward reshaping their roster post-Durant miss.
With the 2025 Draft looming, Miami appears poised to move Wiggins once Aytonโs domino settlesโpotentially sending ripples through the offseason landscape.
