The Heat may have been given a huge lifeline.
The Luka Doncic contract extension with the Los Angeles Lakers may have just gifted the Miami Heat a lifeline they desperately needed. With Luka's future with the Lakers decided, they could emerge as an even more serious landing spot for Andrew Wiggins.
According to Los Angeles Lakers writer Dan Woike, the Lakers view Wiggins as a more "desirable" trade target after the Luka extension. In his words, Los Angeles is now more inclined to be aggressive in pursuing a two-way wing like Wiggins, which may also include taking on additional salary, now that their future with Luka is decided.