Wiggins, 30, will earn $28.2 million this season and holds a $30.2 million player option for 2026-27. I wouldn't have classified him as a potential purple-and-gold target before Dončić's long-term future was secured, but things are different now. So my sense is that the Lakers would have interest if the Heat, in coming weeks or months, decide to prioritize financial flexibility and look to reduce payroll.
The Miami Heat have been widely criticized for their apparent plan to open up flexibility heading into the summer of 2026. Especially in the era of shrinking free agency in the NBA, it doesn't make a ton of sense on the surface.