LeBron James could return to Miami Heat via Wiggins sign-and-trade
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 10:05 AM
Last updated Jun 28, 2026
The Miami Heat are exploring the possibility of a reunion with LeBron James as they enter win-now mode following a trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo. Speculation includes a potential sign-and-trade involving Andrew Wiggins, who could either opt into or out of his player option worth $30.2 million. If Wiggins opts in, he could be traded to the Lakers, with James signing with the Heat. The feasibility of this deal hinges on the Lakers’ interest in Wiggins, who would provide savings over James' previous salary. The context around the Heat's recent trade actions raises further questions about their salary cap position and roster decisions going forward.
- •Miami Heat seek to enhance their roster after acquiring Giannis Antetokounmpo.
- •LeBron James’ return could be facilitated through a sign-and-trade with Andrew Wiggins.
- •Wiggins must decide whether to opt into a $30.2 million player option.
- •The outcome depends on the Lakers' willingness to trade for Wiggins, who is younger than James.
- 10:05 AMYahoo Sports — ASK IRA: Could a LeBron reunion with Heat be as simple as a Wiggins sign-and-trade?
"Q: Since Miami Heat are once again in win-now mode because of the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade, why not forget the tax-apron penalties and go for broke (no pun intended)? Why not lure LeBron James back to Miami to close out his Hall Of Fame career? – Rodney. A: Had been downplaying this, since it initially seemed improbable that the Lakers would allow LeBron James to walk or that if he did ...
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