Miami Heat Struggle After Jimmy Butler Trade as Andrew Wiggins Faces Tough Transition

The Heat's playoff hopes waver as Wiggins adjusts to his new role, while Butler thrives with the Warriors.

The Miami Heat are 4-11 since acquiring Andrew Wiggins in a trade that sent Jimmy Butler to the Golden State Warriors, who have gone 12-1 in that span.
Wiggins' shooting percentages have declined, with 40.8% from the field and 31.3% from beyond the arc, both below his career averages.
Injuries and missed games have hindered Wiggins' impact, as he has played in only 8 of 15 games since joining the Heat.
The Heat are at risk of losing critical draft picks to the Oklahoma City Thunder and Charlotte Hornets due to protections tied to their performance this season.
Bam Adebayo and Erik Spoelstra express cautious optimism that Wiggins can regain his All-Star form, but time is running out with the team in a desperate play-in race.