It seems like Andrew Wiggins being traded to the Los Angeles Lakers this offseason is a long shot. Lakers insider Jovan Buha said Monday during a question-and-answer session, "I don't know if Wiggins at this point is looking realistic" given what the Miami Heat are asking for in return.

Lakers Insider Dan Woike of The Athletic confirms that the Lakers are out of the race to trade for Andrew Wiggins.

Pat Riley is aiming for the top of the Eastern Conference, and rumors of a possible reunion with LeBron James are gaining momentum.

The Lakers did sign DeAndre Ayton to help the team's depth at the center position, but lost their best perimeter defender in Dorian Finney-Smith to the Houston Rockets. Outside of Rui Hachimura, the Lakers lack depth at the small forward position.

Andrew Wiggins is set to begin the 2025-26 season with the Miami Heat, despite earlier trade rumors. The Heat's front office wants to evaluate the current roster before considering any trades involving Wiggins,

Lakers beat writer Dan Woike says the team isn't interested in two-way wing Andrew Wiggins, a player it has been linked to lately.

Could LeBron James get traded to the Miami Heat in the near future? NBA experts speculate on the Lakers' trade return.

Despite a rocky start to the offseason for Lakers superstar LeBron James and agent Rich Paul, the message coming out from them has remained relatively consistent. LeBron has been clear that — while he was not requesting a trade — he was closely monitoring L.A.’s moves.

Apr 26, 2025; Miami, Florida, USA;Miami Heat forward Andrew Wiggins (22) drives to the basket against Cleveland Cavaliers guard Sam Merrill (5) in the third quarter during game three for the first round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images / Sam Navarro-Imagn Images