Heat Trade $109M All-Star For Western Rising Star in Three-Team Stunner

The Miami Heat seem set on prioritizing the growth of their young core heading into the 2026 season, especially after missing out on Kevin Durant, who landed with the Houston Rockets.

Although there’s always a possibility a star like Giannis Antetokounmpo from the Milwaukee Bucks becomes available, the more realistic path for Miami appears to be riding out a full season with Tyler Herro and Bam Adebayo leading the charge. Ironically, this direction goes against what team president Pat Riley had previously assured fans he wouldn’t do.

Still, there may be a compelling option that doesn’t require dismantling the Heat’s youth movement. Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga remains a frequent name in trade rumors—many of them involving Miami. Sports Illustrated recently floated a potential three-team trade involving the Heat, Warriors, and Atlanta Hawks that would send Kuminga to Miami in exchange for Andrew Wiggins. The full details of the proposed deal are as follows:

Hawks Receive: Moses Moody, 2031 2nd round pick (via GSW), 2032 2nd round pick (via GSW)

Warriors Receive: Andrew Wiggins, Pelle Larsson, Mo Gueye, 2031 first-round pick (top-8 protected)

Heat Receive: Jonathan Kuminga (sign-and-trade on four-year, $80 million contract), Trayce Jackson-Davis

Each team’s motivation in this proposed trade is clear. For the Hawks, it’s about adding another shooter to complement Trae Young in the backcourt while picking up future draft capital—all at the minor cost of parting with Mouhamed Gueye.

The Warriors would bring back Andrew Wiggins, a key piece of their 2022 championship run. He’s entering the final guaranteed year of his four-year, $109 million deal, with a player option for 2027. With Stephen Curry’s future uncertain, Wiggins’ expiring contract could align well with Golden State’s shift into a new era.

Miami’s interest in Jonathan Kuminga is easy to understand. The 22-year-old flashes All-Star potential and already holds championship experience. Adding him could inject fresh energy into the roster—and potentially quiet a frustrated fanbase still waiting for a big offseason move.