Andrew Wiggins learned about his trade from the Golden State Warriors to the Miami Heat in an unexpected and emotional moment, as revealed by ESPN’s Ohm Youngmisuk on NBA Today.
Youngmisuk described the scene:
“I watch Andrew Wiggins warming up, and you could kind of tell he had this little look on his face that he knew something was up. And then he sits down like most players do after their pregame warm-up with an assistant coach to look at film but then that computer gets shut early. Both of them look at each other, and it looks like Wiggins has found out he’s been traded.”
How Wiggins found out he was traded last night: pic.twitter.com/8BJD2NmuWl
— Oh No He Didn’t (@ohnohedidnt24) February 6, 2025
Wiggins’s reaction was a mix of surprise and emotion. After realizing the news, he exchanged words and gestures with teammates and coaches before heading to the locker room. Warriors head coach Steve Kerr, visibly affected by the situation, addressed the team and asked the media to leave the locker room to break the news to the players personally.
Wiggins, who was drafted by the Wolves as the No. 1 overall pick in 2014, played a crucial role in the Warriors’ 2022 NBA championship run. His contributions to the team were significant, and his departure marks the end of an era for the Warriors.
