"At this point in his career, you'd have to assume that Wiggins is looking for one more big payday. Or, at the very least, some sort of long-term security in a contract. He's also looking to play for a contender. The Heat has many more questions and uncertainties in its future than Wiggins. That's just one reason why the two may be moving in opposite directions."
"There's no logical pathway in which the Heat can pay Bam Adebayo, Herro, Powell, and Wiggins. That's not happening. In fact, I'd take it a step further. That's malpractice. The Heat can't retain this entire roster with how inconsistent they've been this season. Plus, if the Heat's front office is truly looking to maintain as much cap flexibility as possible"
Andrew Wiggins has a player option for next season and is likely to decline it to pursue a longer-term contract and another big payday. Wiggins seeks a spot on a contender and long-term security. The Heat face salary and roster constraints that make re-signing Wiggins alongside Bam Adebayo, Tyler Herro, and Norman Powell unrealistic. Trading Wiggins at the NBA Trade Deadline could yield future assets and avoid losing him for nothing in the offseason. The Heat should prioritize exploring trades for Wiggins in the next two weeks, even while monitoring other roster possibilities such as pursuing Giannis Antetokounmpo. Retaining the entire current roster would hinder cap flexibility.
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