"That's why all roads for the Lakers could lead to Wiggins and the Heat. The Lakers have been linked to Wiggins before, and he does fit the bill of what they could be looking for. As Miami continues to see a pathway to acquire more first-round picks in an attempt to beef up its pursuit of Giannis Antetokounmpo, this could be a move that is viewed as a huge win-win for both sides."
"The Heat wants one in any trade for Wiggins, and the Lakers aren't necessarily in a rush to give one up. The question is, will that change between now and the NBA Trade Deadline? It's tough to predict right now. On one hand, the Lakers should probably try to make a win-now move. However, at the same time, they have a pretty uncertain future beyond Luka Doncic."
Recent trades sending Keon Ellis and De'Andre Hunter elsewhere remove two earlier Lakers target options, forcing Los Angeles to seek another difference-making wing before the NBA Trade Deadline. Andrew Wiggins emerges as a logical option who matches the Lakers' needs while offering Miami a path to acquire more first-round picks as part of its longer-term pursuit of Giannis Antetokounmpo. The Heat reportedly insists on receiving a first-round pick in any Wiggins deal, and the Lakers remain reluctant to trade away scarce picks given uncertainty beyond Luka Doncic. Wiggins could become a short-term rental, making the decision hinge on win-now urgency.
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