Tag: Andrew Wiggins

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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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.

Andrew Wiggins remains out for the Warriors tomorrow night against the Knicks in NY. Personal reasons. Jalen Brunson is questionable.

— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) February 28, 2024

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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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.

"I love how Wiggs is playing right now."

Kerr has taken notice of Wiggs' recent hot stretch 🔥 pic.twitter.com/x3yGHfdifa

— Warriors on NBCS (@NBCSWarriors) February 23, 2024

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 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.

"[Wiggins] definitely wanted to stay. 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."

Kerr w/ @WillardAndDibs

— 95.7 The Game (@957thegame) February 14, 2024

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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