The Los Angeles Lakers have been handed a golden opportunity to trade for veteran wing Andrew Wiggins. While some are hung up on the fact that he never became a superstar after being drafted at No. 1 overall in 2014, Wiggins has quietly become the exact type of player Los Angeles is missing.
By acquiring Wiggins and positioning him to continue to excel as an elite on-ball defender, the Lakers could make a leap to true contender status.
Wiggins joined the Miami Heat via the trade that sent Jimmy Butler to the Golden State Warriors. Miami is overachieving in 2025-26, however, and is seemingly exploring its options for either a leap forward or a long-term push toward sustained improvement.