Chasing another No. 1 pick? It is revealed that the Lakers will restart Wiggins trading negotiations, hoping that the Heat can lower the asking price

On July 9, the Lakers have signed former No. 1 pick Ayton, and next, they are expected to introduce another No. 1 pick. According to Lakers reporter Anthony Irwin, the Lakers will restart trading negotiations with the Heat.

"Especially for Wiggins, the Lakers will restart negotiations," Irwin said. "They hope that given that the Heat almost used 'a little chip' to exchange for Norman Powell for a future second-round pick, maybe the asking price for Wiggins is no longer so outrageous - no longer insisting on asking for a bunch of things like Hachimura, Kneckett, a first-round pick and an expiration contract."

During the Summer United in Las Vegas, Lakers General Manager Pelinka is expected to negotiate with more general managers of the team. Previous reports said that the Lakers were also interested in Smart, Seble and Dosem.

It is not clear whether Heat CEO Riley is willing to lower his asking price for Wiggins at this time, but judging from the Heat's previous demands, they obviously do not want to repeat the mistakes that the Mavericks let Doncic go.

As for the Heat, in addition to getting Powell, they also sent away two players through this deal and freed up a roster spot. Therefore, they may have other moves next.

Wiggins played 60 regular season games last season, averaging 18.0 points, 4.5 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game, shooting percentage of 44.8% and three-point shooting percentage of 37.4%. In the playoffs, he played 4 games for the Heat, averaging 30.5 minutes per game, averaged 11.5 points, 3.3 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game, shooting percentage of 37.2% and three-point shooting percentage of 35.0%.

Another Lakers team reporter Buha once said that it is not realistic to get Wiggins. He said on the Q&A show: "Considering the Miami Heat's asking price, it is not realistic for Wiggins to join the Lakers at present." Previously, Los Angeles media reminded the Lakers of their previous painful experiences in dealing with the Heat. Nunn and Vincent were both dug by the Lakers from the Heat, but they were often trapped by injuries after joining the Purple and Gold Army.