The Miami Heat are one team expected to have a big offseason and that could mean parting with some of the team's current talent.
Bleacher Report released an article, naming one player from every NBA roster who is most likely to hit the trade block this offseason. For the Heat, the most likely option is veteran forward Andrew Wiggins, who has a player option for next season.
"It's unlikely that Andrew Wiggins turns down a $30.2 million player option for next season," the article wrote. "He's become a good starting forward in the NBA, yet isn't likely to get a raise anywhere else. If Miami bows out early in the playoffs, that expiring $30.2 million deal could be key in chasing a star to pair with Bam Adebayo. The Heat may also want to turn more to their young forwards, a group that includes Jaime Jaquez Jr., Nikola Jović and Pelle Larson."
Wiggins was acquired in last season's trade deadline deal for Jimmy Butler from the Golden State Warriors. The former No. 1 overall pick has been included in trade rumors throughout his lone full season with the team but his production has been really solid for this team. The Heat are one team with a solid mix of both young talent and veterans with Wiggins helping lead the charge on the veterans side alongside players like Norman Powell and Bam Adebayo.
While it's expected Wiggins will opt into his player option, that $30 million salary is very tradable in terms of matching salaries throughout the league. The big player that will be included in trade rumors this summer is Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo and a package including Wiggins would make sense. Other players who Wiggins could be potentially moved for include Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard and Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant.
Alongside Wiggins, another player who has been consistently included in trade rumors is Tyler Herro. The 26-year-old was not extended this season and has one season left on his contract. With his defensive limitations and recent injury concerns, there is a decent chance Herro could be moved this summer as well. Either way, Pat Riley and company will have plenty of big decisions to make this offseason.
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