Reporter: Wiggins can make the Lakers become the championship team immediately, but I think they will remain silent

August 10th, NBA famous reporter Jason Timpf said in his latest episode of the "HoopsTonight" podcast that the deal got Andrew Wiggins could immediately transform from a playoff team to a real championship contender.

"I do think a trade about Andrew Wiggins will immediately make the Lakers the top championship team. He will immediately meet the team's needs on athleticism and defensive ends. In my opinion, he is definitely one of the top defenders in the league, if not the top, belongs to the first to second tiers, right in that level.

"He is one of the top ten defenders in the league, and you can send him to the opponent's star players in the playoff series, and he can defend many different types of stars.

"I also think he will bring a huge improvement to the team's athleticism, and that's exactly what they need. I also think he can play well with LeBron on the offensive end. And I think the Lakers can complete the deal, with chips that can include Dalton (Kneckett) and some second-round picks as compensation without having to take advantage of their first-round picks.

"But the Lakers don't seem interested in such deals because Wiggins' age and the team's current timeline (not consistent).

"If there were no Wiggins and without considering him, I wouldn't see any ready-made deals for the Lakers this summer that will allow them to make a momentary leap in athleticism and championship strength in the new season. I don't see this possibility now.

"For me, the question is more about that, during the regular season, such as before the trade deadline, will the Lakers seize this opportunity if this opportunity is in front of them? I don't think so. I think they will remain silent. ”

Wiggins' salary for the 2025-26 season is expected to be $28.2 million, and the 2026-27 season is expected to be $30.1 million.

Last season, Wiggins averaged 30.7 minutes with the Warriors and the Heat, scoring 18 points, 4.5 rebounds and 2.6 assists.