Seeing Andrew Wiggins depart as part of the blockbuster Jimmy Butler trade in February was a bitter pill to swallow for the Golden State Warriors, albeit it quickly emerged as the right move given their stunning turnaround after the All-Star break.
Having Wiggins in Miami and out of the Western Conference also helps to a degree, but that could be about to change as the pacific rival Los Angeles Lakers gears up for a potential run at the 2022 All-Star.
Andrew Wiggins heading to the Lakers would be frustrating
The Lakers had been known as a team prioritizing cap space for next offseason and beyond, with LeBron James potentially coming off the books as the 4x MVP enters an expiring $52.