Nets consider Andrew Wiggins as potential free-agent target from Heat
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 6:06 PM
Last updated Jun 3, 2026
The Brooklyn Nets, armed with the No. 6 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, are exploring their options for free agency, including Miami Heat forward Andrew Wiggins. The 31-year-old is coming off a productive season, averaging 15.4 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 2.7 assists per game. Wiggins has a player option worth $30.1 million for the 2026-27 season but may opt for free agency to secure a longer-term contract. If the Nets clear cap space, they could significantly improve their offense, which ranked last in the league in offensive rating. Decisions regarding Wiggins' future are expected to unfold in the coming weeks as teams prepare for the offseason.
- •Nets hold the No. 6 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft
- •Wiggins averaged 15.4 points and 4.8 rebounds last season
- •He has a $30.1 million player option for 2026-27
- •Nets aim to improve their last-ranked offense
- •Wiggins may explore unrestricted free agency
- 6:06 PMYahoo Sports — Should the Nets consider Heat's Andrew Wiggins in NBA free-agency?
"The Brooklyn Nets should have plenty of money to spend in free-agency this summer. Should they consider signing Miami Heat forward Andrew Wiggins?
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