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NBA Mock Deal Moves Andrew Wiggins to Surprise Team
Mar 21, 2025; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat forward Andrew Wiggins (22) drives past Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason (17) in the second half at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-Imagn Images Jim Rassol-Imagn Images
Andrew Wiggins has just 17 games of experience in the Eastern Conference. Since 2014, the former No. 1 pick has been a key member of the Western Conference, having stints with the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Golden State Warriors. Last year, the Warriors cut ties with Wiggins after he appeared in 43 games. The veteran forward helped the Warriors strike a multi-team deal to acquire Jimmy Butler from the Miami Heat. When Wiggins got to Miami, he averaged 19 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 3.3 assists per game, while shooting 36 percent from three. Recently, there’s been some smoke surrounding a potential move back out West for Wiggins. While trade talks aren’t active, the Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly keeping an eye on Wiggins, who is currently playing for a Miami Heat team that was bounced out of the playoffs in four games last season. One recent mock trade from Bleacher Report’s Zach Buckley proposed the idea that Wiggins could get sent back to the Western Conference… to the Utah Jazz. The NBA world has bee

This article first appeared on Fastbreak on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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