Lakers Trade Rumors: Rob Pelinka and Co. Hoping Heat's Norman Powell Trade Eases Andrew Wiggins' 'Ridiculous' Asking Price

Lakers Trade Rumors: Rob Pelinka and Co. Hoping Heat's Norman Powell Trade Eases Andrew Wiggins' 'Ridiculous' Asking Price

The LA Lakers are reportedly looking to reignite trade interest in Andrew Wiggins.

Norman Powell: 'I can be an All-Star if given the opportunity'

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Report: Bucks linked as possible suitors for Andrew Wiggins

The Miami Heat’s recent acquisition of guard Norman Powell arguably makes forward Andrew Wiggins more dispensable in the sense that Powell may be the superior offensive player of the two and is on a cheaper contract as well. Wiggins also struggled during Miami’s short time in the 2025 NBA Playoffs. Against the Cleveland Cavaliers, he averaged just 11.5 points per contest on 37.2 percent shooting from the field, and the Heat got swept in that fir…

REPORT: Los Angeles Lakers Expected To Reignite Andrew Wiggins Trade Talks As Hope Grows For Major Price Drop

Andrew Wiggins (Image Credits: Imagn) The Los Angeles Lakers have already made notable additions by signing Deandre Ayton and Jake LaRavia in free agency. But the Lakers aren’t done yet. Reports suggest they had their eyes on acquiring Andrew Wiggins from the Miami Heat but were initially held back by the steep asking price. According to Lakers insider Anthony Irwin, Los Angeles is preparing to re-engage the Heat in trade discussions centered on…