{"id":201901,"date":"2026-03-23T01:41:27","date_gmt":"2026-03-23T01:41:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/201901\/"},"modified":"2026-03-23T01:41:27","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T01:41:27","slug":"miami-heat-make-new-andrew-wiggins-announcement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/201901\/","title":{"rendered":"Miami Heat Make New Andrew Wiggins Announcement"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\t\t\t\t<img width=\"780\" height=\"520\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2198538182.jpg\" class=\"attachment-featured-image size-featured-image wp-post-image\" alt=\"\"   decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\"\/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tGetty\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>MIAMI, FLORIDA &#8211; FEBRUARY 09: Andrew Wiggins of the Miami Heat speaks to media at Kaseya Center on February 09, 2025 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Carmen Mandato\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n<p>On Monday night, the <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" title=\"Miami Heat\" href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/sports\/nba\/miami-heat\/\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"200525\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Miami Heat<\/a> will be at home to host the <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" title=\"San Antonio Spurs\" href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/sports\/nba\/san-antonio-spurs\/\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"200521\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">San Antonio Spurs<\/a> in Florida.<\/p>\n<p>The Heat are coming off a 123-122 loss to the <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" title=\"Houston Rockets\" href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/sports\/nba\/houston-rockets\/\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"200523\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Houston Rockets<\/a> in Texas.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" title=\"Andrew Wiggins\" href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/nba\/player\/andrew-wiggins\/\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"200524\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Andrew Wiggins<\/a> did not play in the game (and missed his eighth straight).<\/p>\n<p>Miami Heat Make New Andrew Wiggins Announcement<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5813773\" class=\"size-full wp-image-5813773\" data-lazy-load=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/1774230081_926_GettyImages-2198537994.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\"  \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5813773\" class=\"size-full wp-image-5813773\" data-lazy-load=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/1774230081_926_GettyImages-2198537994.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\"  \/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-5813773\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">GettyMIAMI, FLORIDA \u2013 FEBRUARY 09: Andrew Wiggins of the Miami Heat speaks to media at Kaseya Center on February 09, 2025 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Carmen Mandato\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n<p>For Monday\u2019s game, the Heat have now announced that Wiggins will be listed as probable, which means that he should be able to return to action.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/UnderdogNBA\/status\/2035816410748743905\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener external nofollow\">Underdog NBA wrote:<\/a> \u201cAndrew Wiggins (toe) listed probable for Monday.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5803465\" class=\"size-full wp-image-5803465\" data-lazy-load=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2264107199.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\"  \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5803465\" class=\"size-full wp-image-5803465\" data-lazy-load=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2264107199.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\"  \/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-5803465\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">GettyMIAMI, FLORIDA \u2013 FEBRUARY 28: Andrew Wiggins #22 of the Miami Heat reacts during the third quarter of the game against the Houston Rockets at Kaseya Center on February 28, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n<p>Wiggins is in his first full year playing for Miami.<\/p>\n<p>He had been traded (via the <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" title=\"Golden State Warriors\" href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/sports\/nba\/golden-state-warriors\/\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"200522\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Golden State Warriors<\/a>) during the middle of the 2024-25 season.<\/p>\n<p>The former first-overall pick is averaging 15.9 points, 5.1 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 1.1 steals and 1.0 blocks per contest while shooting 47.4% from the field and 39.9% from three-point range in 57 games.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5848996\" class=\"size-full wp-image-5848996\" data-lazy-load=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-1399496604.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\"  \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5848996\" class=\"size-full wp-image-5848996\" data-lazy-load=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-1399496604.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\"  \/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-5848996\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">GettySAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA \u2013 MAY 26: <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" title=\"Kevon Looney\" href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/nba\/player\/kevon-looney\/\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"200526\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Kevon Looney<\/a> #5, Andrew Wiggins #22, <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" title=\"Draymond Green\" href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/nba\/player\/draymond-green\/\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"200533\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Draymond Green<\/a> #23 and head coach Steve Kerr of the Golden State Warriors react after substitutions during the fourth quarter against the <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" title=\"Dallas Mavericks\" href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/sports\/nba\/dallas-mavericks\/\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"200530\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Dallas Mavericks<\/a> in Game Five of the 2022 NBA Playoffs Western Conference Finals at Chase Center on May 26, 2022 in San Francisco, California. The Golden State Warriors won 120-110 to advance to the <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" title=\"NBA\" href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/sports\/nba\/\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"200534\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">NBA<\/a> Finals. (Photo by Ezra Shaw\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n<p>Heat This Season<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5819561\" class=\"size-full wp-image-5819561\" data-lazy-load=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2257150103.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\"  \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5819561\" class=\"size-full wp-image-5819561\" data-lazy-load=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2257150103.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\"  \/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-5819561\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">GettySAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA \u2013 JANUARY 19: Former Golden State Warriors player, Andrew Wiggins #22 of the Miami Heat, waves to the crowd during a ceremony honoring him before their game with the Warriors at Chase Center on January 19, 2026 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n<p>Wiggins has helped the Heat have a solid 2025-26 season where they are the ninth seed in the Eastern Conference with a 38-33 record in 71 games.<\/p>\n<p>That said, they are in the middle of a four-game losing streak (and 6-4 over their last ten).<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5819092\" class=\"size-full wp-image-5819092\" data-lazy-load=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/1774230086_305_GettyImages-2257285966.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\"  \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5819092\" class=\"size-full wp-image-5819092\" data-lazy-load=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/1774230086_305_GettyImages-2257285966.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\"  \/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-5819092\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">GettyNEW YORK, NEW YORK \u2013 DECEMBER 18: Andrew Wiggins #22 of the Miami Heat in action against the <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" title=\"Brooklyn Nets\" href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/sports\/nba\/brooklyn-nets\/\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"200532\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Brooklyn Nets<\/a> at Barclays Center on December 18, 2025 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The Heat won 106-95. (Photo by Sarah Stier\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n<p>Following the Spurs, the Heat will play their next game on Wednesday night when they visit the <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" title=\"Cleveland Cavaliers\" href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/sports\/nba\/cleveland-cavaliers\/\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"200531\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Cleveland Cavaliers<\/a> in Ohio.<\/p>\n<p>They are just 2.0 games back of the <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" title=\"Toronto Raptors\" href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/sports\/nba\/toronto-raptors\/\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"200538\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Toronto Raptors<\/a> for the fifth seed.<\/p>\n<p>Last season, the Heat lost to the Cavs in the first round of the 2025 NBA playoffs.<\/p>\n<p>Wiggins Before Miami And Golden State<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5841742\" class=\"size-full wp-image-5841742\" data-lazy-load=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/1774230087_668_GettyImages-460862808.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\"  \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5841742\" class=\"size-full wp-image-5841742\" data-lazy-load=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/1774230087_668_GettyImages-460862808.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\"  \/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-5841742\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">GettyOAKLAND, CA \u2013 DECEMBER 27: Andrew Wiggins #22 of the <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" title=\"Minnesota Timberwolves\" href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/sports\/nba\/minnesota-timberwolves\/\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"200539\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Minnesota Timberwolves<\/a> walks back to the bench during a timeout in their game against the Golden State Warriors at ORACLE Arena on December 27, 2014 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n<p>Wiggins spent the first part of his career with the Minnesota Timberwolves.<\/p>\n<p>He broke out during his time with Golden State to make the 2022 All-Star Game (and help the franchise win the title over the <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" title=\"Boston Celtics\" href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/sports\/nba\/boston-celtics\/\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"200542\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Boston Celtics<\/a> in the same season).<\/p>\n<p>Right now, Wiggins is in his 12th season (at 31-year-old).<\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/author\/benstinarheavy\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Ben Stinar<\/a> Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years.\u00a0&#13;<br \/>\n&#13;<br \/>\nHe has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. <a href=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/author\/benstinarheavy\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">More about Ben Stinar<\/a>\t\t<\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t\tMore Heavy on Heat\n\t\t<\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\tLoading more stories\n\t\t<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Getty MIAMI, FLORIDA &#8211; FEBRUARY 09: Andrew Wiggins of the Miami Heat speaks to media at Kaseya Center&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":201902,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[9],"tags":[123,125,124],"class_list":["post-201901","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-miami","tag-miami","tag-miami-headlines","tag-miami-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/201901","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=201901"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/201901\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/201902"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=201901"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=201901"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=201901"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}