The Warriors and Heat have discussed the possibility of a trade that would send Andrew Wiggins back to Golden State, according to reports from Jake Fischer of The Stein Line and Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.
Wiggins was previously traded from the Warriors to the Heat in last season’s Jimmy Butler blockbuster.
Now, with Butler recovering from an ACL tear and Jonathan Kuminga’s future in Golden State looking uncertain, the Warriors’ search for wing help has reportedly led them back to the former No. 1 overall pick, who Siegel says is still well-regarded within the organization.
Any offer from Golden State would likely center on Kuminga, and Miami is believed to have some interest in the fifth-year forward. However, several hurdles could complicate talks.
Around the league, there is chatter that the Heat are seeking at least one first-round pick for Wiggins, and it’s unclear if the Warriors are willing to include that level of draft compensation.
Salary rules are another obstacle. Golden State is pressed against the second-apron hard cap and would need to send out additional money beyond Kuminga’s $22.5 million to match Wiggins’ $28.2 million salary and his $30.2 million player option for 2026/27.
Contracts such as Moses Moody or Buddy Hield could make the math work, but Miami is only about $1.6 million below the luxury tax line and may be reluctant to absorb extra salary.
There is also a bigger-picture factor. If the Heat move Wiggins, they would prefer to use his contract in pursuit of a star-level player, Fischer writes, with Giannis Antetokounmpo viewed as an example.
Both Miami and Golden State reportedly covet the two-time MVP, which could make a direct trade between them more complicated if it affects future flexibility.
The Bucks have also “long coveted” Wiggins, according to Fischer, though that interest has mainly been tied to efforts to improve the roster around Antetokounmpo.
This season with Miami, Wiggins has averaged 15.7 points, 5.0 rebounds, 2.9 assists, and 1.2 steals in 31.3 minutes per game while shooting .470/.390/.789 across 43 starts.
The Warriors and Heat have discussed a deal that would send Andrew Wiggins back to the Bay Area. Story: https://t.co/ha4OU1YBTJ
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