Andrew Wiggins Joins Lakers While Rui Hachimura Heads Out in Trade Idea Involving Celtics & 7 Teams A record-breaking 8-team trade idea featuring Boston and a few other teams sends Andrew Wiggins to t

For the past few weeks, the Los Angeles Lakers’ interest in Miami Heat forward Andrew Wiggins has been constantly reported. That’s not much of a surprise, given that the Purple & Gold are in the hunt for a wing who could not only score but is also good on perimeter defense, and the former NBA champion ticks both boxes. However, despite genuine interest, the only thing seemingly holding back Rob Pelinka and Co. is Miami’s steep asking price.

The Heat front office is reportedly asking for a first-round pick, Dalton Knecht, and Rui Hachimura in exchange for Wiggins. On the surface, it seems like too much of an ask for a 30-year-old one-time All-Star, but the Lakers will gain a massive boost in their quest for a championship next season with a solid player on both ends of the floor like Andre