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Lakers not interested in Andrew Wiggins
Zach Lowe: The Lakers have I guess sniffed around Wiggins. I didn't really understand any of those trade rumors. Dan Woike: They're not interested in Andrew Wiggins. I think I can put that I think I can put that to bed.
Heat planning to keep Andrew Wiggins
With an NBA source confirming to the Sun Sentinel that the Heat’s plan at the moment is to move forward with Andrew Wiggins for training camp, Erik Spoelstra spoke of how the goal is getting Wiggins in a comfort zone. “I think there’s still real opportunity for growth with him as he gets comfortable with us,” Spoelstra said, with Wiggins acquired in the Feb. 6 deal at the NBA training deadline that sent Jimmy Butler to the Golden State Warriors. “He’s already down in Miami right now and will be bringing his family in. He’s going to be here most of August and September, I think just to get more acclimated. And I think that’s really important for him.”
Erik Spoelstra: “It’s not easy changing teams midseason. But you can see the possibilities of the two-way play. He’s really dynamic defensively. He can guard, in our system, multiple players. Offensively, his skill set is really unique because you can go to him.”
Anthony Chiang: During an interview at summer league practice in Vegas, Erik Spoelstra says Andrew Wiggins is already back in South Florida and views him as an important piece of the Heat’s rotation next season.
"Is Wiggins still an option?" Jovan Buha: "I think he’s still an option, but I don’t think there’s been much conversation between the two sides as of late. Still, like, it’s always random when something gets aggregated. And it just destroys my mentions for days—because this Wiggins thing has destroyed my Twitter. I’ve not really been able to check my replies for almost a week now because of this Wiggins aggregation about the price that Miami was asking for. So, I don’t think the Lakers are going to give them that price. I don’t think anyone’s going to give them that price for Wiggins. I think he’s still an option, but I don’t think there’s been much traction between the two sides."
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It seems like Andrew Wiggins being traded to the Los Angeles Lakers this offseason is a long shot. Lakers insider Jovan Buha said Monday during a question-and-answer session, "I don't know if Wiggins at this point is looking realistic" given what the Miami Heat are asking for in return.
But there remains the possibility of trades that can bring changes to Miami’s roster. Rozier and Wiggins are two players who the Heat has explored trading this offseason, according to league sources.
But rumors swirled this week, linking L.A. to trade talks with the Utah Jazz for center Walker Kessler and the Miami Heat for wing Andrew Wiggins, and representatives for both Reaves and Vincent were not contacted about any of the teams involved, sources told ESPN, which is customary when a trade nears the finish line.
Among the veterans currently being monitored leaguewide for potential inclusion in trades this offseason: Miami's Andrew Wiggins, Toronto's RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley, Utah's Collin Sexton and Jordan Clarkson in addition to Collins, Washington's Marcus Smart and Milwaukee's Pat Connaughton.
The Heat’s final offer included Andrew Wiggins, Terry Rozier, two bench players and the 20th pick in Wednesday’s NBA Draft. Haywood Highsmith and Jaime Jaquez Jr. were discussed as those two additional pieces in Miami’s offer, the source said. In order for Miami to make the deal cap compliant and offer the Suns more than only Wiggins, Rozier and the 20th pick, Miami was willing to take on the salary of an unnamed Suns player, according to an Eastern Conference source.
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Suns have done background work on Andrew Wiggins
Regarding the Miami Heat’s interest in Kevin Durant, the franchise was interested in acquiring him before the deadline and remains interested in reuniting him with fellow Olympians Bam Adebayo and coach Erik Spoelstra. The Suns have done background work on Heat forward Andrew Wiggins, league sources told HoopsHype. Wiggins is owed $28.22 million this upcoming season and would likely be a part of any Heat trade package for Durant. A key factor in Miami’s chances of landing Durant could hinge on whether the franchise is willing to part with talented 21-year-old big man Kel’el Ware, who’s of interest to Phoenix.
Teams likely to offer bad contracts and no picks for Zion Williamson?
Shamit Dua: I've just been texting random executives across the league. This is speculation, right? This is not them saying this is what we would do. This is just them guessing, right? I was like this is straight off asking people like would anyone touch Zion with a 10-foot pole? And there seems to be this general idea of like you kind of saw it with with like Derrick Rose and Kristaps Porzingis that like there will be teams that do not necessarily care about the reputation provided they have enough general information to know that this is going to get settled out of court and the allegations won't stick. There will be teams who do not care and but those teams who do not care need to be sufficiently desperate one and two they're not going to give you anything of value. So you're going to get really bad contracts and likely no picks. But if you do get a pick, it's a late pick. So an example would be Andrew Wiggins and Duncan Robinson for Zion and some small salary just to kind of make it even.
If Wiggins is back next season, the Heat will expect a lot more from a player who’s currently slotted to be the third-highest paid on the roster behind only Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro. As it stands, Wiggins’ contract is one that could help facilitate an offseason trade.
Victor Oladipo on Heat: You have to make a decision. Is Tyler Herro a number one option? Is Bam Adebayo a number two option? And if not, can I get a number three option in here or can I get a one option in here? You either need to get figure out if you need a third option. Is Andrew Wiggins that or do I need to go find someone else that better fits that mold or is Bam really my third option and Tyler my second option and I have to go find the number one option? That's what I think Miami has to decide in this offseason. What roles are Tyler and Bam playing in my future. Are they my guys or are they just a piece of the puzzle?
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