After missing 10 games due to an adductor strain, Andrew Wiggins looked to be nearing a return to the Golden State Warriors starting lineup. However, an illness delayed Wiggins return by four more games and counting.
On Wednesday, the Warriors released multiple updates for several injured players, including a positive update regarding Wiggins’ status. The All-Star forward has been cleared to return to live practices with the Warriors. He is expected to be re-evaluated later in the week.
Following Golden State’s loss to the Pistons on Wednesday, the team will get two days off before hosting the Orlando Magic on Saturday night at Chase Center.
Via @KylenMills on Twitter:
ANDREW WIGGINS UPDATE: finally some good news, the Warriors say Wiggins has been cleared to return to practice which he’s using to regain his fitness. Wiggins missed 10 games with a right adductor strain and 4 due to illness. He will be reevaluated later this week. #DubNation
— Kylen Mills (@KylenMills) January 4, 2023
Wiggins’ return would provide a much-needed boost to the Warriors’ rotation that is missing multiple pieces. Steph Curry (shoulder), JaMychal Green (leg infection), Jonathan Kuminga (foot) and James Wiseman (ankle) have all missed time due to injury.
Wiggins is averaging 19.1 points on 51.1% shooting from the field with 5.1 rebounds and 2.2 assists in 32.8 minutes per game. In his last game before missing time due to injury, Wiggins tallied a career-high 36 points with eight made triples against the Houston Rockets on Dec. 3.
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