US EditionNBA Rumors: Miami Heat Reach Major Decision on Andrew Wiggins Amid Swirling Trade Buzz
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, JUL 12 – Miami Heat keep Andrew Wiggins for 2025-26 season to maintain a strong roster while coach Erik Spoelstra urges Kel'el Ware to improve professionalism for future impact.
- The Miami Heat plan to have Andrew Wiggins remain with the team as they begin the 2025-26 season following his acquisition in a multi-team trade on February 6, 2025.
- Frequent offseason trade rumors surrounded Wiggins, but no offers were enticing enough for Miami to part with him as the team plans to evaluate the current lineup first.
- Coach Erik Spoelstra emphasized Wiggins is back in Miami and considered an important rotation piece, while the team also added guard Norman Powell earlier this week to strengthen the roster.
- Wiggins, 30, appeared in 17 games for Miami last season, averaging 19 points, 3.3 assists, and 1.2 steals on 45.8% shooting, and holds a $30.2 million player option.
- The Heat’s choice to retain Wiggins reflects confidence in his growth potential but carries risk, as his trade value might decline if he begins the season with sluggish performance.
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