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Andrew Wiggins accepts this season wasn’t his best

Andrew Wiggins season with the Golden State Warriors fell short of expectations.

Andrew Wiggins struggled throughout the 2023-24 season. He rarely reached the level we saw from him during the Golden State Warriors‘ run to the 2022 NBA championship. However, during the second half of the season, Wiggins began to improve and found some much-needed consistency down the stretch.

When speaking to the media on Wednesday (April 17), Wiggins accepted that he has underperformed this year. He also took a holistic view to his upward trajectory as the year wore on while also praising the Warriors’ improvements as a unit during their run after the All-Star break.

“My season was not good, not great,” Wiggins said. “I feel like I started picking up in the second half of the season. But the first half wasn’t too good. Team-wise, I feel like we were really good in the second half of the season; we were figuring things out. It’s really unfortunate it had to end this way. I feel like our defense started clicking.”

At his best, Wiggins is one of the most impactful three-and-D wings in the NBA. He’s capable of shutting down some of the most prominent offensive players in the league. When he plays at that level, the Warriors are a serious threat to any opponent.

Golden State will need the 2022 version of Wiggins next season. They will not want to miss the playoffs for a second straight season. He can be a serious factor in their bid for another title run. The front office will likely be hoping this season’s failures act as a catalyst for Wiggins to get back to his best, otherwise, he could end up as a potential trade chip.

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Steph Curry shares appreciation for Andrew Wiggins

Steph Curry appreciates the difficult role Andrew Wiggins plays for the Golden State Warriors

Andrew Wiggins has endured a difficult season for the Golden State Warriors. He’s struggled to reach his usual production level and has bounced in and out of the rotation as a result. Yet, as the season neared its conclusion, Wiggins began to emerge as the wing defender the Warriors needed.

When speaking to the media on Monday (April 15), Steph Curry praised Wiggins and what he brings to the table for Golden State. He noted how the explosive wing has a difficult role, as he is usually tasked with guarding the opposing team’s best player.

“What he has to do is not easy,” Curry said. “I think that’s something people miss, he has to guard the best perimeter guy and we want him to be aggressive offensively as well…he understands how important it is to reach our full potential as a team & you’ve seen that over the last month or so.”

The Warriors face a difficult road to the playoffs. They’re the 10th seed in the Western Conference. That means a win-or-go-home game against the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday (April 16), with the winner facing the loser of the Los Angeles Lakers and New Orleans Pelicans. Should the Warriors successfully navigate both of those games, a seven-game series against the Oklahoma City Thunder will await them.

If Wiggins can emerge as the same three-and-d wing that helped the Warriors secure the 2022 NBA championship, he will give Golden State an excellent chance of embarking on an unlikely run toward the playoffs. He’s shown he’s capable of being one of the best defenders in the NBA; now the Warriors need him to remind everybody watching at home.

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Andrew Wiggins reiterates Steph Curry’s importance to the Warriors

Andrew Wiggins praised Steph Curry’s importance to the Golden State Warriors after his tough shooting night against the Dallas Mavericks.

Steph Curry had an uncharacteristically low-scoring night as the Golden State Warriors overcame a stern test from the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday. The veteran superstar ended the night with 13 points on 5-of-18 shooting from the field, which was good for a 27.8 field goal percentage. However, he did find other ways of contributing, securing seven rebounds and seven assists.

Furthermore, Curry’s off-ball movement and scoring gravity were also major factors in the Warriors’ spacing throughout the contest. When speaking to the media following the game, Andrew Wiggins praised Curry’s impact, noting that the superstar guard was still the most important player in the team’s rotation, even on difficult scoring nights.

“Even when he’s not scoring the ball a lot or shots aren’t going in, he’s still the most dangerous person on the court,” Wiggins said. “He attacks so much attention. He could miss 100 shots, and you still gotta play him and put two people on him because he’s that good and that dangerous.”

Wiggins enjoyed a strong showing against the Mavericks. In 32 minutes of playing time, he scored 23 points, grabbed four rebounds, dished out two assists, and got a steal and a block. He shot 50% from the field and 60% from 3-point range.

Golden State now hopes Wiggins can sustain that level of performance even when Curry is performing at his usual level. At his best, Wiggins is one of the most impactful three-and-D wings in the NBA. Golden State needs all of its players at their best if it wants a deep run during the postseason.

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Steve Kerr praises Andrew Wiggins big fourth quarter vs. Magic

Steve Kerr was impressed with Andrew Wiggins performance during the Golden State Warriors win over the Orlando Magic.

Andrew Wiggins played a huge role in the Golden State Warriors securing a win over the Orlando Magic on Wednesday.

The veteran forward scored 13 points and secured three rebounds while playing the entire quarter to help his team secure a much-needed win. The Warriors were short-handed following Draymond Green‘s ejection in the opening minutes of the game.

Head coach Steve Kerr praised Wiggins ‘ contributions when speaking to the media as part of his postgame press conference, noting his fourth-quarter production. Wiggins has been inconsistent this season, which made his dominant showing a little more enjoyable for both the fan base and the coaching staff.

“Wiggs was fantastic,” Kerr said. “Just stepped up and made one big play after another, on both ends. He had the big block near the end on Wagner. Made big shots. Got to the line. Attacked. Yeah, Wiggs was fantastic.”

When at his best, Wiggins is one of the best wing defenders in the NBA. He played a pivotal role in the Warriors’ run to the 2022 championship due to his ability to consistently guard the opposing team’s best player. Nevertheless, he’s also a talented offensive player, as he showed against Orlando.

If Wiggins can rediscover the level of play he showed during the 2022 playoffs, the Warriors will be a tough team to beat once the play-in tournament begins. Golden State will likely need to win two consecutive games to qualify for the playoffs. Wiggins could be a swing factor in those contests.

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Klay Thompson, Andrew Wiggins return to starting lineup vs. Spurs on Monday

Klay Thompson and Andrew Wiggins will return to the starting lineup on Monday evening against the Spurs.

with Steph Curry missing time due to an ankle injury, Steve Kerr has had to get creative with the Golden State Warriors’ starting lineup. During Saturday’s tough loss to the San Antonio Spurs, Kerr opted to start Chris Paul and Trayce Jackson-Davis.

On Monday in a rematch against the Spurs, Kerr will switch the starting lineup again. After coming off the bench recently, veterans Klay Thompson and Andrew Wiggins will return to the starting lineup against the Spurs.

Via @anthonyVslater on Twitter:

Thompson and Kuminga will join Paul, Jonathan Kuminga and Draymond Green in the starting lineup on Monday night in San Antonio. Rookies Jackson-Davis and Brandin Podziemski will come off the bench.

The Warriors will meet the Spurs in San Antonio at 5 p.m. PT on Monday evening.

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Watch: Andrew Wiggins gets shots up on return to Warriors practice

Andrew Wiggins was back with the Golden State Warriors as the team held a practice session on Tuesday (March. 5.)

Andrew Wiggins missed the Golden State Warriors‘ Eastern Conference road trip due to personal issues. He has rejoined the team and will likely resume his role within Steve Kerr‘s starting lineup when the Warriors face the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday.

After missing four games, concerns regarding Wiggins’ conditioning may exist. However, given the short duration of his absence, those concerns are likely to be fleeting. On Tuesday, fans were given another reason to be excited about getting the three-and-D forward back in the rotation when footage of him working out with the coaching staff emerged online.

After struggling to begin the season, Wiggins has reemerged as an integral piece to the team’s puzzle. Both his defense and perimeter scoring have taken a drastic upturn since the All-Star break.

Video of Andrew Wiggins at practice today after missing a week due to personal family matters (0:43)
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Not only have Wiggins’ performances improved but he’ also has managed to up his level of play while sharing the court with third-year forward Jonathan Kuminga. That duo, along with Draymond Green, has revitalized the Warriors season and given them hope of breaking into the top six of the Western Conference.

As such, the team will face some legitimate pressure when they face the Bucks. Wiggins’ return should provide the team with a legitimate boost.

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Report: Andrew Wiggins expected to return to team activities with Warriors this week

After missing four games due to a serious personal matter, Andrew Wiggins has returned to practice with the Warriors.

While going 3-1 on their recent road swing, the Golden State Warriors were without a key piece in the rotation. Andrew Wiggins was out for the entirety of Golden State’s trip as he tended to a serious family matter.

After missing four games, Wiggins could be on his way back to the court. According to Shams Charania and Anthony Slater of The Athletic, Wiggins is expected to return to team activities with the Warriors this week. Wiggins returned to practice on Tuesday, per Charania.

Via @ShamsCharania on Twitter:

During 51 games in the 2023-24 season, Wiggins is averaging 12.7 points on 45.5% shooting from the field with 4.3 rebounds and 1.7 assists in 27.2 minutes per contest.

The Warriors host the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday night at 7 p.m. PT at San Francisco’s Chase Center.

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Injury Report: Andrew Wiggins to miss game vs. New York Knicks

Andrew Wiggins will miss his second straight game for the Golden State Warriors due to personal reasons.

Andrew Wiggins is set to miss his second straight game due to personal reasons. He was absent from the Golden State Warriors rotation against the Washington Wizards on Tuesday, and he will miss Golden State’s game against the New York Knicks on Thursday, as reported by The Athletic’s Anthony Slater. 

Golden State will face the Toronto Raptors on Friday; however, Wiggins’s availability for that game is not known. Wiggins has enjoyed a resurgence in recent weeks after struggling to reach his usual performance level during the first half of the season.

Due to the nature of his absence, it’s unlikely Wiggins made the trip for these Eastern Conference games with his team. Fans hope to see him return to the rotation in the coming days or weeks, in large part due to his importance to the roster and the team’s chances of success.

The Warriors will be looking to add another win to their season tally when they face New York as they bid to continue climbing the Western Conference standings.

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Steve Kerr praises Andrew Wiggins recent resurgence

Steve Kerr has been impressed with Andrew Wiggins resurgence in recent weeks.

Andrew Wiggins is emerging from his slump. In recent weeks the Golden State Warriors wing is proving he’s still capable of being a core member of a contending team. Wiggins is showing he can co-exist in a lineup that also possesses Jonathan Kuminga, despite it looking unlikely earlier in the season.

Notably, Wiggins’ re-emergence has coincided with the Warrior’s best basketball of the season. The front-court trio of Draymond Green, Wiggins, and Kuminga have been instrumental in Steve Kerr’s team looking capable of turning their season around. As such, it’s no surprise that Kerr took some time to praise Wiggins following the Warriors win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday (Feb. 22.)

“He just looks more comfortable,” Kerr said. “He’s attacking the rim more. And I think the way we’re playing and the lineup that he starts the game with, gives him more space to attack. He’s looked really good for a while. Physically, I just think he looks much better than he did earlier in the season. The way that our team has evolved and the way we’re playing kind of feeds into everything that he does well. He’s playing at a high level. Playing unselfishly, making the simple play. I love how Wiggs is playing right now.”

If Wiggins can continue to perform at his current level, he will undoubtedly have a significant on the Warriors chances of success throughout the remainder of the season and into the playoffs, just as he did during the 2022 championship run.

The Warriors plan to avoid the play-in tournament by making a run toward the top six of the Western Conference. They will need Wiggins to continue making an impact if that goal is to become a reality.

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Andrew Wiggins is happy he wasn’t traded by Warriors

Steve Kerr has revealed that Andrew Wiggins didn’t want to leave the Golden State Warriors.

Andrew Wiggins was widely expected to be a potential trade chip for the Golden State Warriors heading into the Feb. 8 trade deadline. The veteran wing has struggled throughout the season, and there were growing concerns about his ability to bounce back and begin thriving within Steve Kerr‘s rotation.

However, Wiggins has turned his season around and, in turn, managed to convince the front office that he can still be a viable member of the Warriors rotation as they continue to search for their fifth championship of the Steph Curry era. During a recent interview on the “Willard and Dibs” show, Kerr revealed that Wiggins was keen on remaining in the Bay Area.

“(Wiggins) definitely wanted to stay,” Kerr said. “I talked to him the night of the trade deadline, he was very relieved. I was relieved too. I love Wiggs and I really wanted him here. I know what he can do. I know what he means to the team, the whole team loves him.”

Wiggins has been thriving as part of the Warriors’ new-look frontcourt that features Draymond Green at center and Jonathan Kuminga as the other forward player. Since Kerr implemented that rotation, Wiggins has looked like the player who helped lead the Warriors to a championship in 2022.

If he can sustain his current production level, Wiggins will likely reestablish himself as a core part of Golden State’s future. Then, he will not need to worry about being traded unless it’s part of a star-studded deal.

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