Is it the hawk’s eyes precision or the hunger for a title? It’s hard to guess when Rob Pelinka and the Los Angeles Lakers are going all-out on rebuilding. The 2025 offseason has been all about picking the best fits for the Purple and Gold. Adding Deandre Ayton, Jake LaRavia, and Marcus Smart. Extending Luka Doncic’s tenure with a $165 million handshake. And having LeBron James back for another season. Yet, they seek more, and this brings the Lakers back to Miami, to Andrew Wiggins.

To be fair, the Lakers made wings their obsession, chasing LaRavia first in free agency, then grabbing Smart and drafting Adou Thiero. Yet, every choice carries a crack. LaRavia still struggles to prove a steady impact. Smart defends like a menace, but age and injuries stalk him. Thiero remains raw as a rookie.

See Full Page