The Lakers are potentially keeping an eye on the wing market, with Andrew Wiggins’ name floated as a possibility by Marc Stein of The Stein Line.
Wiggins, 30, was dealt to Miami in last season’s Jimmy Butler trade with the Warriors and still carries significant value as a two-way forward. He is owed $28.2 million for 2025-26, with a $30.2 million player option the following year.
Stein stopped short of saying the Lakers are actively pursuing Wiggins. Rather, the sense is that Los Angeles could have interest if Miami were to prioritize cap flexibility and consider moving the former No. 1 overall pick.
For now, that doesn’t appear to be the Heat’s plan. Head coach Erik Spoelstra told reporters at Summer League that Wiggins is expected to be with the team, noting he’s already in Miami working out and settling in with his family.
Wiggins averaged 18.0 points, 4.5 rebounds and 2.6 assists last season while shooting 44.8 percent from the floor and 37.4 percent from deep.
He may not be on the move yet, but the Lakers’ interest in wings of his caliber is something to watch as the season approaches.
Nets monitoring Drummond? The Nets could emerge as a landing spot for Sixers center Andre Drummond, per Nets Daily.
Philadelphia is exploring trades involving Drummond and Kelly Oubre Jr., Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report reported, in an effort to create space to re-sign restricted free agent Quentin Grimes.
Drummond is owed $5 million this season, Oubre $8.4 million. Grimes, acquired from Dallas in February, impressed in 28 games with the Sixers, averaging 21.9 points and shooting 37.3 percent from deep. He has until Oct. 1 to sign his $8.7 million qualifying offer.
Kawhi and Aspiration update: The NBA’s investigation into Kawhi Leonard’s $28 million endorsement with bankrupt green bank Aspiration is officially underway.
Stein said on the ALL NBA Podcast that the reaction of fellow owners may drive how far commissioner Adam Silver takes it.
“The league investigated in 2019 and found no rules were broken, but they said if further evidence compels us to look at this again, we will,” Stein said.
The league has hired law firm Wachtell Lipton — the same group behind the Donald Sterling and Robert Sarver probes — to handle the review.
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Hey weren’t Cavs reportedly interested in Oubre at one point? Fits what we do, good all around versatile player. Has a little extra toughness, edge, vet presence that we could use. Might be a good time to take advantage of his talents. Would keep interior defenses honest from loading up on Mobley. When Allen is in the game, an extra man to trust inside. Can play back to the basket, inside out, and hook up our shooters.