Heat Gauges Wiggins Trade As Lakers Bucks Circle

Merlin sees Miami has quietly "gauged the trade market" for Andrew Wiggins. The veteran is averaging 16.6 points on 48.1 percent shooting and 38.0 percent from three, but the Heat, who were not "in a rush to move Wiggins" in July, sit 14 12 and eighth in the East, so the front office may now be more receptive. His $28.2 million salary and $30.2 million player option for 2026 27 make any deal complicated. Merlin notes Wiggins is not the same two way standout from Golden State, yet he still boosts teams needing defense and corner threes. Los Angeles fits on paper and Milwaukee has shown past interest, though both sides must weigh assets and contract cost. Expect calls to intensify as contenders chase depth and Miami tests the market for tangible returns.