What's the hold up on the Wiggins to Lakers trade?

[BBallFreak]

Because the ONLY the other way is to increase size of the trade (more players/salaries and teams) and would have to be include not just Lakers/Miami giving up assets but also getting more in return (including 1st or 2nd round picks). Riley is a shrewd negotiator and usually wins trades. Pat not letting Wiggins go without getting a premium.

Before the Powell trade it was somewhat known that Miami was attempting to dump Wiggins' salary, especially for 26/27. Not sure if Miami feels that's needed anymore. Hence I feel this may not happen until the trade deadline or even in the '26 offseason.

The problem is, the Lakers aren't the only game in town. I'm sure we could get a similar return at the deadline from a number of teams. Wiggins is an 18ppg 3 and D guy. Those are valuable.

What other teams are realistically giving up a 1st for Wiggins?

We'll see come trade deadline, won't we?

[jredsaz]

The problem is, the Lakers aren't the only game in town. I'm sure we could get a similar return at the deadline from a number of teams. Wiggins is an 18ppg 3 and D guy. Those are valuable.

What other teams are realistically giving up a 1st for Wiggins?

We'll see come trade deadline, won't we?

I think a protected first is a perfectly reasonable expectation for the Heat but I wouldn’t expect a ton else other than expiring money.

[nzahir]

The problem is, the Lakers aren't the only game in town. I'm sure we could get a similar return at the deadline from a number of teams. Wiggins is an 18ppg 3 and D guy. Those are valuable.

What other teams are realistically giving up a 1st for Wiggins?

We'll see come trade deadline, won't we?

Offer may not be there at the deadline if we've gotten another target

I don't see what Miami is trying to do here

Either push in chips and go in or retool and get some assets

Wiggins is 30 already, 31 in Feb

[BBallFreak]

What other teams are realistically giving up a 1st for Wiggins?

We'll see come trade deadline, won't we?

Offer may not be there at the deadline if we've gotten another target

I don't see what Miami is trying to do here

Either push in chips and go in or retool and get some assets

Wiggins is 30 already, 31 in Feb

Not our fault you haven't been paying attention. This is a typical Miami retool

[vagelis]

Wiggins will be more valuable for Miami this year than for the Lakers.

Lakers have Doncic, James as the first options and then the ball will go to Reaves who is a sg and then to Wiggins.

For what exactly do they want him? To play defense, take the ball once in a while and score 15ppg?


On the other hand in Miami he has his opportunity this year.
He is in the same starting line with Powell and Adebayo to lead the score for the Heat (with Herro out).
This is his opportunity after so many years in the shadow of Curry, Thompson and Green.

I expect a very good season if he stays with Miami and why not the best of his career

[Karmaloop]

What other teams are realistically giving up a 1st for Wiggins?

I think the bigger question is who is going to give up the FRP without sending back bad money?

[SkyHook]

While the Lakers and Heat have spoken about a Wiggins trade recently, one NBA executive told Lakers Daily that he “would be stunned” if Miami president Pat Riley traded Wiggins to LAL.

“I would be stunned if Pat did this trade,” the NBA executive said. “You really think Pat wants to help LeBron [James]? He’s still mad about LeBron leaving Miami. I don’t see it happening.”

https://lakersdaily.com/nba-exec-would-be-stunned-if-pat-riley-traded-andrew-wiggins-to-lakers/

[zimpy27]

I say Lakers don't unveil the statue until Riley hands over Wiggins