© Getty Images: LeBron James, Klay Thompson, Andrew Wiggins, and Jordan Poole

The NBA offseason has already seen some major trades, and while the Los Angeles Lakers are still weighing their options, a new rumor has emerged about the possible arrival of a former Golden State Warriors player. A total shock for the league!

With the addition of Luka Dončić, the Los Angeles Lakers were confident they could become title contenders in the NBA. But LeBron James and company watched as the third player expected to be a key figure in the playoffs failed to deliver during the 2025 NBA Playoffs.

In the 4–1 first-round loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, Austin Reaves averaged 16.2 points per game, making it clear that the Lakers still need a third star to support Dončić and LeBron.

And now, there’s a name on the table! Despite Shaquille O’Neal’s warning that the Lakers may not be able to make a big move this offseason—since both LeBron James and Luka Dončić are set to earn over $40 million—a former Warriors player could be headed to the California team.

The former Warriors player who could join the Los Angeles Lakers…

Looney, Thompson, Wiggins, and Poole (Photo: Getty Images)

According to the outlet Clutch Points, citing an anonymous source, the Lakers and Miami Heat are currently in talks regarding a trade for Andrew Wiggins. The forward played six seasons with the Golden State Warriors, was a key piece in their 2022 NBA Championship run — averaging 18.3 points per game in the Finals — and is a former NBA All-Star. But what would the Los Angeles team have to give up in return?

The player the Lakers would have to send to the Miami Heat for Andrew Wiggins

“The Heat are reportedly looking to acquire Rui Hachimura and his expiring contract, along with additional expiring money to match salaries,” reported Anthony Irwin of Clutch Points, regarding the player the Los Angeles Lakers would need to trade in order to land Andrew Wiggins.