The Lakers are interested in trading Wiggins, but the Heat are not actively selling

On September 12, 2025, according to US media, the Lakers regard Andrew Wiggins as their ideal trading goal.

The Lakers are committed to finding a forward player with both offense and defense in the market, and Andrew Wiggins is regarded as the ideal candidate. They hope to build a future roster around Luca Doncic.

Heat reporters immediately responded to rumors about Wiggins' transactions.

Heat reporter said: "The Heat will not trade Wiggins for Kneckett and some players who have paid a salary. The team is not actively selling Wiggins, and they also want to see how he is in the new season. After Highsmith was traded, they have no suitable candidates in the forward position except Wiggins. In addition, I also think the Lakers will not give up their first-round draft picks in 2031 or 2032 for Wiggins."

30-year-old Wiggins is a salary of $28.2 million this season and has a player option of $30.2 million in the 2026-27 season. In the 2024-25 season, he averaged 18 points, 4.5 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game.