The Lakers are interested in Wiggins, and the US media proposes a three-party trading plan: The Warriors want to get rid of Kumingga, a three-win plan?

3 party trading plan, Wiggins went to the Lakers to take over James, the Warriors improved the lineup, and Kumingga went to the Heat

to start the NBA new season training camp and preseason. Many teams in the league are still racking their brains to run in and strengthen the lineup, and the contract deadlock between Golden State Warriors and Kumingga has become the key to leveraging the Western Conference. The Warriors insisted on giving the conditions of "45 million in two years + team options + giving up the trade veto power", while Kumingga killed "The second year must be the player option", and both sides did not give in; team reporter Denton even confirmed that the worst result may be that Kumingga followed the Nets Thomas and accepted a qualification offer of 7.9 million in one year. He may even delay the signing deadline until October 1 to complete the transaction, completely reducing the Warriors' lineup running-in time.

Just as this deadlock continues to ferment, today's famous reporter Stein revealed that "the Lakers are interested in Wiggins". Stein said that the Lakers have two intentions this time, one is to strengthen the wings and improve their combat effectiveness, and the other is to find a replacement for James as soon as possible. At the same time, the US media FW also proposed a feasible three-party trading plan to help the Lakers and Warriors solve the problems: that is, the Los Angeles Lakers won Wiggins, the Miami Heat won Kuminga, and the Golden State Warriors won Jaime Jacques Jr., Hachimura Shirak and a Lakers first-round pick. This solution can not only solve the Warriors' "Kuminga dilemma", but also allow the Lakers and the Heat to get what they need, which can be regarded as a "win-win deal" to reshape the future of the three parties.

For the Los Angeles Lakers, 30-year-old Wiggins is in the prime of his career, with a salary of US$28.2 million in the new season, a salary of US$30.2 million in the 2026-27 season and a player option. This contract structure is not only in line with the Lakers' plan to "short-term championship and long-term salary flexibility" and also locks in the team's wing core for the next few years.

Wiggins' "two-way ability" is the most valued trait of the Lakers. He played for the Warriors last season, and was traded to the Heat. After coming to Miami, he further improved his form, and averaged 19.0 points, 4.2 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 1.2 steals and 1.0 blocks per game. The stability on both offense and defense is the league's top wing level. On the offensive end, he can not only serve as the "third scoring point" to complete an empty cut when receiving James' pass, but also break through the ball on the outside to create damage. The mid-range jump shot is a stable scoring method; on the defensive end, his height of 2.03 meters and excellent lateral movement speed can defend from No. 1 to No. 4, helping the Lakers protect the outside and reduce the pressure on the Lakers' inside defense.

More importantly, Wiggins' age and positioning happen to be James' "successor". James is now 40 years old. Although he is still in good condition, there is a high probability that James will leave the Lakers next summer. The Lakers must make an advance plan for the "post-James era". Wiggins does not have the ball, has efficient play and a low-key personality. He can not only assist James in the current championship, but also take over the "big flag" of the team's wing in the future and assist Doncic to avoid the Lakers from falling into the dilemma of "main player gap". As Stein said: "Before confirming Doncic's future, Wiggins may not be the first choice of the Lakers, but now the situation has changed - Wiggins' championship bloodline and immediate combat power are the key puzzle for the Lakers to reach the top of the West."

Miami Heat have made the core lineup younger through this transaction. The 22-year-old Kumingga happens to be a key part of the Heat's "young core plan" and fill the gap in the team's "third scoring point". Kumingga's talent and potential are fully adapted to the Heat's team building rhythm. During his limited playing time with the Warriors, he averaged 15.3 points, 4.6 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game, shooting 45.4% from the field and 30.5% from three-point shooting percentage. Considering that the Warriors' tactical core revolves around Curry and Butler, Cuminga's offensive opportunities are mostly "scratch-style" catch shots or fast breaks. If he comes to the Heat, under the system of coach Spoelstra, he can gain a more systematic training and a more core tactical position.

The Heat's young core is highly consistent with Kumingga's growth trajectory. Adebayo is 26, Shero is 24, and Kumingga is 22. The three are close to their age and can fully form a stable core framework for the next 5-8 years. Spoelstra is good at tapping the potential of young players. Kumingga can grow rapidly in the Heat system, polishing the ball holding ability and three-point stability on the offensive end, and using 2.03 meters in height and excellent athletic ability on the defensive end, becoming a new barrier for the Heat's "iron-blooded defensive system". For the Heat, this deal is more like a "long-term investment" - using short-term lineup adjustments to exchange for the core bargaining chips that will win the championship in the next few years.

For the Golden State Warriors, this three-party trading plan is the optimal solution to crack the "Kuminga deadlock". If Kumingga finally chooses to accept a one-year qualification offer of 7.9 million, the Warriors will not be able to trade him in the new season and can only watch him leave as a free agent tomorrow summer, and will face a situation of "a waste of money"; more serious is that the contradictions in contract negotiations may spread to the locker room, affecting the team's chemical reaction. Through trading Kuminga, he got Jaime Jacques Jr., Hachimura and the first-round draft pick, which can not only stop losses, but also quickly improve the lineup.

The arrival of Hachimura Shirakawa will directly strengthen the Warriors' weakest "flank defense and space capabilities". During his time with the Lakers last season, Hachimura averaged 13.1 points and 5.0 rebounds per game, shooting 50.9% from the field and 41.3% from three-point shooting. It is the league's high-quality "space wing". Although he lacks elite lateral speed, with his outstanding strength and defensive position, he can effectively limit the opponent's forward scorer, perfectly adapting to the Warriors' "small lineup" defensive needs; on the offensive end, his three-point shooting can open up space for Curry and Butler, and mid-range back-to-body singles can also become the team's "second-tier scoring method."

James Jr. injected potential into the Warriors' substitute rotation. The 24-year-old young wing performed poorly last season, averaging only 8.6 points and 4.4 rebounds per game, shooting 46.1% from the field and 31.1% from three-pointers. Although the Heat had high hopes for him during his rookie period, he believed that he had the potential to become a "key role player", with Herro's rise, Jaime Jacques's tactical position in the team is getting smaller and smaller. The Warriors have the most mature player training system in the league. If they can help Jax adjust his shooting rhythm and defensive awareness, he will have a chance to become a "stable scoring point" on the bench and alleviate the Warriors' "short substitute scoring" problem. After solving Kumingga's problem, this plan quickly advances the previously stagnant signing plan, completes the lineup and re-establishes the status of the Western Conference competitor.

From the perspective of the interests of all parties, Kumingga's trip to the Heat can gain more core roles and more systematic training, Wiggins improves the Lakers' competitiveness, and the Warriors can avoid losses and improve their lineup. All three parties have sufficient reasons to promote the transaction. If this deal is reached, it will change the competitive situation in the West: the Lakers will have a combination of "James + Doncic + Wiggins", and the probability of hitting the championship has been greatly increased; the Warriors also maintain their impact on the championship. What do you think about this?