The Lakers are pursuing potential trade opportunities, specifically targeting Andrew Wiggins. He remains a versatile player, averaging 18 points and providing defensive capabilities. With a significant salary and player option for future seasons, any trade would require substantial assets from the Lakers. Reports indicate Miami's asking price may include a first-round draft pick, rookie Dalton Knecht, and Rui Hachimura. The Lakers must weigh the cost of such a trade, emphasizing that giving up too much could be detrimental to their roster's future.
I've reported/shared what I've heard, which is that they've been asking for like the first and Dalton [Knecht], which I think is an overpay for Wiggins. And I think they also want Rui [Hachimura] too, because they want to remain competitive and obviously Rui's a better player than Gabe [Vincent] or Maxi [Kleber]. So I think that Miami's asking price needs to drop, as I've said before.
No trade is better than a bad trade. If acquiring Wiggins means giving up your only first-round draft asset, a promising rookie in Dalton Knecht and a starter like Rui Hachimura, then you politely end the conversation.
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