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Report: Warriors Andre Iguodala $17.2 million trade exception set to exprire on Nov. 23

With the start of the NBA season approaching, the Warriors will have until Nov. 23 to use their Andre Iguodala $17.2 million trade exception.

Leading up to the start of the NBA season in December, the Golden State Warriors will be busy. After an extended offseason, Bob Myers and Steve Kerr have business to handle before the Warriors make their long-awaited return to Chase Center in San Francisco.

With the Warriors close to being on the clock with the No. 2 overall pick in the NBA Draft on Thursday night, the team will have to keep an eye on the trade market.

As key dates for the 2020-21 season are being revealed, the Warriors officially have an expiration date for the $17.2 million trade exception they received from moving veteran sixth-man Andre Iguodala to the Memphis Grizzlies last offseason.

According to John Hollinger of The Athletic, the Warriors traded player exception is set to expire on Nov. 23.

Via @johnhollinger on Twitter:

At 9 A.M. PST on Monday, the NBA will lift the moratorium on transactions and trades, per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.

The Warriors can absorb the entire $17.2 million on one contract or break the trade exception up to acquire multiple players. With heavy contracts on the books for Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, Draymond Green and Andrew Wiggins, the Iguodala trade exception will provide the Warriors the opportunity to be active with player movement.

If the Warriors plan to compete at the top of the Western Conference next season, filling out their roster an established NBA veteran and a top prospect from the draft is a good place to start for Myers and Kerr.

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Former Warrior Andre Iguodala logs 15 minutes in Heat vs. Celtics Eastern Conference Finals Game 1

In the Heat’s Eastern Conference Finals game 1 tilt with the Celtics, former Warrior Andre Iguodala tallied three points in 15 minutes.

With the Golden State Warriors eliminated from the league’s Orlando Bubble before it began, Warriors Wire is checking in with former members of the Dubs at Disney World.

As the NBA’s Conference Finals are set into motion, a small handful of ex-Warriors are still available inside the Bubble. On Tuesday, former Golden State sixth man Andre Iguodala laced up for the Miami Heat in game one of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Boston Celtics.

In 15 minutes off the bench in the opening game against Boston, Iguodala’s only points came from beyond the arc. As the game was pushed into overtime, the 2015 NBA Finals Most Valuable Player tallied three points on 1-of-3 shooting from the field with a rebound, an assist, a block and a steal.

With only seconds left in overtime, An incredible game-saving block by Miami’s Bam Adebayo over Jayson Tatum sealed the game for the Heat, 117-114.

Via @MiamiHEAT on Twitter:

Goran Dragic led the way for the Heat with 29 points on 11-of-19 shooting from the field with seven boards, four assists and a block in 29 minutes. Behind the veteran swingman, three other members of the Heat tallied 18 or more points.

Watch highlights of the Miami Heat’s game one victory over the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference Finals via YouTube:

Iguodala and the Heat will be back on the floor against the Celtics for game two on Thursday at 4 P.M. PT.

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Former Warrior Andre Iguodala hits pair of 3-pointers in Heat’s Game 3 win vs. Bucks

In the Miami Heat’s game three victory against the Milwaukee Bucks, former Warrior Andre Iguodala tallied six points in 11 minutes.

While the Golden State Warriors are preparing for the 2020 NBA Draft, Warriors Wire is checking in with former members of the Dubs at Disney World.

After dropping the first two games, the Eastern Conference’s top-seeded Bucks looked like they were on their way to registering their first win of the series in game three.

Heading into the fourth quarter, Miami trailed Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks by 12 points. However, with the chance of dropping their first game of the playoffs, Erik Spoelstra’s squad exploded in the final quarter of game three.

Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo combined for 27 points as the Heat outscored the Bucks 40-13 in the fourth quarter to steal game three, 115-100. Butler led the Heat in scoring in game three with 30 points on 7-of-13 shooting from the field with seven rebounds and six assists.

After leaving game two with an ankle injury, Andre Iguodala was back on the floor for the Heat in game three against the Bucks. The former Warriors sixth man tallied six points on 2-of-2 shooting from beyond the arc. In 11 minutes, Iguodala added three rebounds and three assists. The veteran forward’s six points was his high in the series against the Bucks.

Via @MiamiHEAT on Twitter:

 

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Iguodala’s Heat will have the chance to sweep the reigning Most Valuable Player and the Bucks in game four on Sunday at 12:30 P.M. PT.

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Former Warrior Andre Iguodala leaves Heat vs. Bucks Game 2 with ankle injury

In the Heat’s game two against the Bucks, former Warrior Andre Iguodala scored four points before leaving with an ankle injury.

Instead of watching Steph Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green in the postseason, fans of Dub Nation have had the chance to catch up with former members of the Golden State Warriors inside the Orlando Bubble.

While the Warriors are busy preparing for the NBA Draft, Golden State’s 2015 Finals Most Valuable Player is lacing up for the second round of the postseason at Disney World. On Wednesday, Andre Iguodala’s Miami Heat matched up with Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks for game two of their Eastern Conference Playoff series.

Iguodala’s game two performance was cut short due to an ankle injury. After launching a corner jumper from beyond the arc, Iguodala landed on Kyle Korver’s foot. On his landing, Iguodala appeared to injure his ankle. Kover was quickly issued a foul for stepping in Iguodala’s landing area.

Via @nbainfoba on Twitter:

After Iguodala went to the locker room, the Miami Heat announced the veteran would try to return against the Bucks in game two after suffering a right ankle sprain.

Via @MiamiHEAT on Twitter:

Following Miami’s 116-114 victory, Spoelstra told reporters Iguodala wanted to get back into the contest, but the Heat opted to keep him out due to the speed of the game.

Via @WillManso on Twitter:

Prior to leaving the game in the third quarter, Iguodala tallied four points on 1-of-2 shooting from the field with two rebounds, two assists and a steal in 11 minutes for Spoelstra.

Despite the loss of Iguodala and a pair of controversial foul calls late in the game, the Heat were able to hang on for a 116-114 victory against the Bucks. Goran Dragic led Miami with 23 points on 8-of-18 shooting from the field.

If his ankle can recover in time, Iguodala and the Heat are slated to tipoff against the Milwaukee Bucks for game three on Friday at 3:30 P.M. PT.

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Former Warrior Andre Iguodala logs 19 minutes in Heat’s Game 1 win vs. Bucks

In the opening game of the Heat’s round two playoff series against the Bucks, former Warrior Andre Iguodala scored two points in 19 minutes.

Over the past five years, the second round of the NBA Playoffs has brought on a new matchup for the Golden State Warriors. However, 2020 paints a different story.

With the league’s worst record in the association, the Warriors were left outside the Orlando Bubble before the playoffs began. As postseason action continues at Disney World, Warriors Wire is checking in with former Dubs in the 2020 playoff picture.

Following the first round, former Warriors Alec Burks, Glenn Robinson III and Justin Holiday were eliminated. With the second round underway, a handful of ex-Warriors are still on the court.

On Monday, Golden State’s 2015 Finals Most Valuable Player laced up for the Miami Heat against the Milwaukee Bucks. In 19 minutes off the bench, Andre Iguodala tallied two points on 1-of-4 shooting from the field. The veteran forward added four rebounds, a steal and a block. Iguodala missed all three of his attempts from beyond the arc.

Via @MiamiHEAT on Twitter:

For the first time in Miami’s 2020 playoff run, Iguodala did not play the entire fourth quarter. In the final period against Milwaukee, he logged only four minutes for Erik Spoelstra.

With a playoff career-high of 40 points, Jimmy Butler led the Heat past Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks to a game one victory, 115-104. Butler tacked on four rebounds, two assists, two steals and a block.

In Milwaukee’s loss, the reigning NBA MVP registered 18 points on 6-of-12 shooting from the field with 10 rebounds and nine assists.

Watch highlights from Miami’s game one win via YouTube:

Iguodala and the Heat will be back on the court in Disney World against Antetokounmpo on Wednesday at 3:30 P.M. P.T.

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Former Warrior Andre Iguodala plays 26 minutes in Heat’s Game 4 sweep vs. Pacers

In the Heat’s first-round playoff sweep against the Pacers, former Warrior Andre Iguodala tallied five points in 26 minutes in Game 4.

As Stephen Curry, Draymond Green and Klay Thompson are busy with the offseason, Dub Nation has the chance to catch up with former members of the Golden State Warriors in the postseason at Disney World.

As ex-Warriors Alec Burks and Glenn Robinson III were eliminated with the Philadelphia 76ers by the Boston Celtics on Sunday, one former Golden State forward advanced to the next round of the Eastern Conference.

With a chance to sweep the Pacers, Andre Iguodala suited up for the Miami Heat in game four.

In 26 minutes off the bench, Iguodala tallied five points on 1-of-2 shooting from the field. Along with adding five boards, four steals and a block, Golden State’s 2015 Finals Most Valuable Player splashed one 3-pointer. For the fourth consecutive playoff game, Erik Spoelstra had Iguodala on the floor for the entire final quarter.

After knocking down a 3-pointer on the previous possession, Iguodala zipped an acrobatic highlight-reel pass to rookie Tyler Herro.

Via @PortalMiamiHeat on Twitter:

Iguodala capped off his game four performance against the Pacers with a +13 for the Heat.

Goran Dragic continued his hot play, leading the Heat in game four with 23 points on 10-of-21 shooting from the field. Kentucky Wildcat products Herro and Bam Adebayo also tallied double-figures in scoring against the Pacers.

Watch highlights from Miami’s 99-87 series-winning victory over Indiana via YouTube:

After sweeping Indiana in round one, the Heat will wait for the winner of the Milwaukee Bucks-Orlando Magic series. If the Bucks can close out the Magic, Iguodala will await a matchup with reigning MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo.

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Former Warrior Andre Iguodala plays 25 minutes off the bench in Heat vs. Pacers Game 1

In his first playoff game for the Miami Heat, Andre Iguodala scored four points in 25 minutes off the bench against the Indiana Pacers.

After seven consecutive trips to the postseason, the Golden State Warriors’ playoff streak is over in 2020. Before the NBA season was put on pause due to the coronavirus pandemic, Golden State’s chances of the playoffs were decided when they stamped the worst record in the league. 

Instead of watching the Splash Brothers in the postseason, Dub Nation will have to catch up with former members of Golden State inside the Orlando Bubble. With no hoops on the Bay Area’s calendar, Warriors Wire is highlighting ex-Warriors at Disney World.

While his former teammates were at home, Andre Iguodala laced up for the Miami Heat in game one of their Eastern Conference playoff series against the Indiana Pacers.

The 2015 NBA Finals Most Valuable Player recorded four points, two blocks and a rebound in 25 minutes off the bench. One of Iguodala’s buckets came on an alley-oop from Heat rookie Tyler Herro.

 

While his stats may not jump off the boxscore, Iguodala played a vital role down the stretch. With the Heat clinging to a one-point lead heading into the fourth quarter, Iguodala played every minute for Erik Spoelstra in the final period. The Heat outscored the Pacers 32-21 in the fourth quarter to seal a game one victory against Indiana, 113-101.

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Jimmy Butler and Goran Dragic led the way for the Heat, with each tallying 24 or more points against T.J. Warren and the Pacers.

Watch highlights from the Heat’s matchup with the Pacers via YouTube:

Iguodala and the Heat will be back on the court at the Disney World campus on Thursday for game two against the Pacers.

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Orlando Bubble: Former Warrior Andre Iguodala notches scoring season high in Heat’s loss to Bucks

In a matchup with Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks, Andre Iguodala tallied a near double-double on 12 points and eight boards for Miami.

As the NBA ventures deeper into the seeding round of their highly anticipated restart, the Golden State Warriors are kicking off their extended offseason. While Golden State begins their long layoff outside of the Orlando Bubble, Warriors Wire is checking in on the 12 former Dubs at Disney World.

On Thursday, Golden State’s 2015 NBA Finals Most Valuable Player suited up for the Miami Heat’s fourth game inside the bubble.

Coming off a game where he knocked down his 1,000th career 3-pointer, Andre Iguodala matched up with Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks.

Against the Eastern Conference’s top seed, Iguodala tallied his season-high with 12 points on 4-of-8 shooting from the field. Golden State’s former sixth man knocked down 2-of-3 from beyond the arc. Iguodala added eight assists and seven boards in 28 minutes for the Heat.

Before halftime, Iguodala threw down a vicious alley-oop dunk from Miami big man Kelly Olynyk on a fastbreak. 

Via @MiamiHEAT on Twitter: 

Without Jimmy Butler, Miami’s young wing duo of Duncan Robinson and Tyler Herro combined for 41 points to lead the Heat. However, it wasn’t enough for the reigning Most Valuable Player. Antetokounmpo and Chris Middleton each notched 33 points in the Bucks come from behind 130-116 victory.

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Next up, Iguodala and the Heat will welcome Devin Booker and the Phoenix Suns on Saturday.

Other former members of the Golden State Warriors inside the Orlando Bubble include Alec Burks, JaVale McGee, Harrison Barnes, Glenn Robinson III, Kent Bazemore, Quinn Cook, Jamal Crawford, Anthony Tolliver and Marco Belinelli.

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Steph Curry reacts to Andre Iguodala’s putback dunk in Orlando Bubble on Instagram

After Andre Iguodala threw down a fierce putback dunk for the Miami Heat in the Orlando Bubble, Stephen Curry chimed in on Instagram.

While he may not be suiting up in the Orlando Bubble, Steph Curry is tuning in to watch his former teammates.

After ex-Golden State Warrior Andre Iguodala threw down a highlight-worthy dunk in the Miami Heat’s tilt against the Boston Celtics, the two-time MVP chimed in on Instagram.

When no Celtics boxed him out, Iguodala flew into the lane to slam down a two-handed putback dunk with 5:50 left in the fourth quarter. Running back down the court, the 2015 Finals MVP was hyped.

Curry shared a highlight of Iguodala’s dunk on his Instagram story with a message about golf.

Via @DrewShiller on Twitter:

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Iggy was hyped after turning back the clock. 😂

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The pair of avid golfers have shared numerous tee times since coming together as teammates in Golden State. Golfing is one of the activities NBA players can do at the Disney campus in Orlando.

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If Iguodala did hit the golf course before his game on Tuesday, it worked. Against Boston, the forward recorded his top totals in scoring, rebounds and blocks since entering the Orlando Bubble.

The veteran finished the contest with six points, eight boards, four assists and a steal in 31 minutes as the Heat cruised to victory over the Celtics. In the second quarter, Iguodala knocked down a shot from long distance to push him to 1,000 made 3-pointers in his career.

With the PGA Championship set to begin on Thursday, Curry and Iguodala will have the chance to tune in for the first major golf tournament of 2020. The PGA Championship will tee off on Thursday morning in the Bay Area at San Francisco’s TPC Harding Park.

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Draymond Green has flagrant foul welcome plan for Andre Iguodala

The Warriors will welcome back Andre Iguodala to the Bay Area with the Heat, and Draymond Green has a special plan for his former teammate.

Andre Iguodala will make his first appearance in San Francisco’s Chase Center on Monday night, but instead of the home sideline — the former Golden State Warriors’ sixth man will be on the opposing bench for the first time in six years.

Iguodala has missed most of the NBA season as a member of the Memphis Grizzlies. However, now with the Miami Heat, he’s back on the court for game action.

Before the NBA trade deadline, Iguodala was moved from Memphis to Miami to come off the bench in Erik Spoelstra’s rotation. In the former Arizona Wildcat’s second game since the trade, he will suit up against his former teammates in the Bay Area.

Instead of a warm welcome back to his former home, Draymond Green has something different in store for the 2015 NBA Finals Most Valuable Player.

I’m going to flagrant foul him — flagrant two — as soon as I get a chance,

Reporters at the Warriors’ morning shootaround reminded Green that a flagrant two would trigger an ejection.

It would be worth it — I get to talk about that for the rest of my life with him, so it would be worth it.

Iguodala and Green formed one of the best defensive tandems for six seasons in Golden State, winning three NBA titles. Although the two shared championship memories, How Green handles Iguodala as an opponent will be something to watch.