Heat-Lakers Blockbuster Trade Proposal Brings $93 Million NBA Champion To Miami For Andrew Wiggins
In a bold move that could shake up the NBA landscape, the Miami Heat and Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly exploring a blockbuster trade that would send Andrew Wiggins to South Beach in exchange for a $93 million NBA champion—potentially reshaping the championship outlook for both franchises.
Sources close to the situation indicate the Heat are aggressively pursuing a high-level wing who can complement Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo. The target? Lakers forward and former NBA champion Andrew Wiggins. While currently with the Golden State Warriors, Wiggins has been linked to the Lakers in previous trade discussions, making them a potential third team to facilitate a multi-team deal that ultimately lands him in Miami.
Wiggins, 29, is still owed approximately $93 million over the next three seasons, a price tag that matches his valuable two-way skill set. Known for his defense, slashing, and playoff experience, Wiggins could bring the perimeter defense and secondary scoring the Heat have lacked in recent playoff runs.
The proposed trade would likely involve the Lakers acting as a facilitator, possibly offloading contracts such as D’Angelo Russell or Rui Hachimura to make salaries match, while the Warriors receive a mix of draft assets and role players. Miami might include Tyler Herro or Duncan Robinson to sweeten the deal, depending on the final configuration.
For the Lakers, the deal opens up cap flexibility and could net them younger, more dynamic shooters—something LeBron James and Anthony Davis have desperately needed.
This high-risk, high-reward move would be a statement of intent from Miami as they look to capitalize on their championship window. For the Lakers, it would be a strategic reset that prioritizes fit and future flexibility.
As negotiations progress, all eyes are on Pat Riley and Rob Pelinka to see if this audacious trade can become reality before training camp begins.
