NBA Trade Rumors Featuring Raptors and Warriors’ All-Star Wiggins

As the 2025 NBA Trade Deadline approaches, teams are gearing up for action with trades and rumors swirling, particularly around the Warriors and their interest in Jimmy Butler.

On Saturday, one significant trade was completed, while other teams began to explore potential moves. Let’s examine the latest developments in the NBA trade landscape.

Andrew Wiggins to the Raptors?

NBA insider Marc Stein suggests that the Toronto Raptors may consider reuniting with former Golden State Warriors All-Star Andrew Wiggins. If the Raptors do not complete their rumored pursuit of Brandon Ingram from the New Orleans Pelicans, Wiggins could become a target.

Stein, writing in his Substack, noted that if the Miami Heat remain firm on not including Wiggins in a trade for Butler, the Raptors might step in. The Raptors have been identified as a team keen on participating in a Butler trade.

The Warriors are contemplating a trade package that would include Wiggins to match Butler’s $48.8 million salary this season. The Raptors are likely to pursue the opportunity to acquire Wiggins, especially given his Canadian roots.

The $23 million expiring contract of Bruce Brown could facilitate this move, potentially allowing the Raptors to acquire Wiggins while providing the Heat with assets in exchange for Butler, and giving the Warriors a chance to add another star alongside Stephen Curry and Draymond Green.

One possible trade scenario has been illustrated via Fanspo:

via https://fanspo.com/nba/trade-machine

The Heat would need to release two players to make this trade viable, and draft picks would likely be involved to balance the deal. This example illustrates that a three-team trade could be logistically feasible.

According to Stein and Jake Fischer’s reporting, the Heat are interested in adding Brown instead of taking on Wiggins’ salary, which extends beyond the current season:

If the Raptors can help facilitate a Butler trade to Golden State, offering Brown to Miami to acquire Wiggins is a straightforward proposal. Miami is hesitant to accept players whose contracts extend beyond the 2025-26 season, making Wiggins, with his $30.1 million player option for 2026-27, a concern.

The future of Butler remains uncertain, but discussions around a potential trade to the Warriors are gaining traction.

Clippers and Jazz Enter Trade Week

As the NBA Trade Deadline nears, the Utah Jazz and LA Clippers completed a trade involving PJ Tucker, Mo Bamba, a second-round pick, and cash in exchange for veterans Drew Eubanks and Patty Mills, as reported by ESPN.

While this trade may not appear significant at first glance, it could signal further moves for the Clippers, who currently hold a 28-20 record and are looking to bolster their roster ahead of the postseason.

ESPN’s Bobby Marks highlighted that this trade allows the Clippers to operate under the luxury tax and provides them with flexibility in the upcoming buyout market:

For the Jazz, this is a strategic move to open up playing time for young talents like Kyle Filipowski, aiming to enhance their roster for future seasons.

According to SLC Dunk, this trade allows the Jazz to focus on developing their younger players while also preparing for the upcoming draft.

By moving veterans, the Jazz are providing more minutes for young prospects like Kyle Filipowski, who can develop against NBA competition.

With the trade deadline set for Thursday, Feb. 6 at 3 p.m. ET, expect more action in the NBA as teams finalize their strategies.