Heat Re-Sign Andrew Wiggins In Massive Move Following Giannis Trade
The deal gives Miami a key starter after its Giannis Antetokounmpo trade and includes a third-year player option, sources said.
- On Monday, Miami Heat forward Andrew Wiggins agreed to a 3-year, $64 million contract extension, according to ESPN's Shams Charania, following the team's acquisition of Giannis Antetokounmpo.
- Wiggins exercised his $30.2 million player option for the 2026-27 season as part of the agreement, which includes $30.1 million in year one and $34 million spread over the final two seasons.
- The 6-foot-6 two-way forward shot 41.4% from 3 last season and provides elite switch defense that head coach Erik Spoelstra utilizes across multiple positions in the team's defensive schemes.
- Following the trade for Antetokounmpo, the Miami Heat are hard-capped at the first apron of the NBA luxury tax, making this contract structure essential for maintaining roster flexibility.
- While terms are agreed, agents at CAA Sports—Steven Heumann, Andrew Morrison, and Richard Clarke—finalized negotiations, though the extension cannot be officially confirmed until July 6.
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Reports: Heat F Andrew Wiggins opts in, signs extension
Heat forward Andrew Wiggins will pick up his $30.2 million player option and sign a two-year, $34 million extension with Miami, multiple outlets reported Monday.The deal includes a player option for the third season in 2028-29, according to ESPN.Wiggins, 31 is agreeing to a sizable pay cut with the extension -- a projected $16.5 million salary in 2027-28 and $17.5 million in 2028-29 -- to give the Heat more flexibility to build around new franch…
Heat Re-Sign Andrew Wiggins In Massive Move Following Giannis Trade
The Miami Heat agreed with Andrew Wiggins to a three-year, $64 million contract (including his opt-in for this season) after acquiring Giannis Antetokounmpo, solidifying one of the NBA's best defensive cores with Bam Adebayo.
Miami Heat News: Andrew Wiggins Signs Extension as Heat Build Around Giannis Antetokounmpo
Miami Heat News: The Miami Heat have moved quickly to solidify their roster after their blockbuster acquisition of Giannis Antetokounmpo, reaching a long-term agreement with forward Andrew Wiggins while continuing to reshape the team around a new championship core. According to Reuters, Wiggins exercised his $30.2 million player option for the 2026-27 season and simultaneously agreed to a two-year, $34 million contract extension that keeps him u…
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