Andrew Wiggins to Wear Jimmy Butler's No. 22 Heat Jersey After Trade from Warriors
February 7, 2025
The Miami Heat may have lost their former star, who wore No. 22, but they'll have a new star rocking No. 22 now.
Andrew Wiggins, who the Heat acquired in a deal for Jimmy Butler, will wear Butler's former No. 22, per the Associated Press' Tim Reynolds. The Heat also confirmed Wiggins' number on social media.
Miami HEAT @MiamiHEATOFFICIAL: The Miami HEAT have acquired Andrew Wiggins, Kyle Anderson and a 2025 protected first round draft pick from Golden State and Davion Mitchell from Toronto in exchange for Jimmy Butler, Josh Richardson, two second round draft picks & cash considerations in a 5-team deal. <a href="https://t.co/y6rsrxAXVd">pic.twitter.com/y6rsrxAXVd</a>
Wiggins had a down year last season but has returned to his normal self this year. The veteran forward is putting up 17.6 points, 4.6 rebounds and 2.4 assists per game during the 2024-25 campaign and could see his numbers get better as he becomes a primary scoring option in Miami.
Reynolds reported Thursday that Wiggins is hoping to make his Heat debut on Monday against the Boston Celtics.
Along with Wiggins, the Heat landed Kyle Anderson and a 2025 protected first-round draft pick from the Warriors and brought in Davion Mitchell from the Toronto Raptors. Anderson, who joined Golden State ahead of the season, is averaging 5.3 points per game, while Mitchell, who is in his fourth season, is putting up 6.3 points per game.
Butler was the face of the Heat's franchise for six years, leading the team to a pair of NBA Finals, but it's a new era for Miami now. The Heat may not be championship contenders just yet, but they have a team more than capable of making a playoff run. Miami is currently in sixth place in the Eastern Conference at 25-24.
