Heat forced into drastic Andrew Wiggins benching Warriors once made

Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra moved veteran forward Andrew Wiggins to the bench ahead of Sunday's game against the Sacramento Kings. Following a 3-6 start to the season and individual struggles from Wiggins, young wing Pelle Larsson was inserted into the starting lineup. The Heat went on to secure a 114-108 victory over the Kings.

Wiggins played nearly 32 minutes off the bench after Larsson encountered early foul trouble, finishing with six points, three rebounds, and one assist. Blue Man Hoop writer Peter O'Keefe argues that the Heat will likely explore trading Wiggins before the February deadline if his sluggish performance continues.