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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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NBA Finals: Former Warrior Andre Iguodala logs 25 minutes in Heat vs. Lakers Game 1

In the opening game of the NBA Finals, former Warrior Andre Iguodala added seven points off the bench for the Heat against the Lakers.

While Steve Kerr and Bob Myers prepare for the NBA Draft, Warriors Wire is checking in with ex-Dubs at the Disney World campus.

Although Stephen Curry, Draymond Green and Klay Thompson’s streak of five consecutive trips to the NBA Finals is over, some of their former Golden State Warriors teammates will be on the court in the Orlando Bubble.

On Wednesday, former Warriors Andre Iguodala, JaVale McGee and Quinn Cook laced up for the opening game of the NBA Finals.

Golden State’s former sixth man tallied seven points on 3-of-7 shooting from the field with six assists, five rebounds and a block in 25 minutes.

Via @MiamiHEAT on Twitter:

Despite starting most of the playoffs, Frank Vogel and the Lakers opted not to play McGee any minutes in game two.

With McGee glued to the bench, Cook was the only ex-member of the Warriors suiting up for the NBA Finals. The Duke product nailed a 3-pointer in his lone minute of action in game one.

Via @NotDubs408 on Twitter:

Anthony Davis led the way for the Warriors, marking 34 points on 11-of-21 shooting from the field with nine boards, five assists and three blocks.

LeBron James backed the Kentucky product with a near triple-double performance. The MVP runner up recorded 25 points with 13 rebounds and nine assists. The duo of Davis and James was enough to slow down the red-hot Heat in game one, 116-98.

Via @NBA on Twitter:

Watch highlights from game one of the NBA Finals via YouTube:

Iguodala will tipoff against McGee and Cook for game two on Friday at 6 P.M. PT.

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Steph Curry congratulates his former teammate Andre Iguodala for advancing to the NBA Finals with the Miami Heat

Stephen Curry congratulated his former Golden State Warriors teammate Andre Iguodala for advancing to the NBA Finals with the Miami Heat.

For the first time in five years, Stephen Curry will not be suiting up for the Golden State Warriors in the NBA Finals. However, the two-time Most Valuable Player will have his fair share of former teammates to cheer on in the league’s championship series.

Following Javale McGee and Quinn Cook booking their spots in the NBA Finals with the Los Angeles Lakers, another ex-Dub secured a marker with the Eastern Conference Champions. With the Miami Heat’s victory in the Eastern Conference Finals over the Boston Celtics, Andre Iguodala moved on to the title round of the postseason with the Miami Heat.

After Iguodala and the Heat were presented with the Eastern Conference Championship trophy, Curry congratulated his former teammate on Instagram. The Warriors point guard posted an imaged on his Instagram story with the caption “My brother! Congrats.”

Via @gswchris on Twitter:

Iguodala capped off the Eastern Conference Finals with his 2020 playoff highs in points and minutes. In 28 minutes off the bench, the 2015 Finals MVP tallied 15 points on 5-of-5 shooting from the field with four 3-pointers. The veteran forward added three rebounds and two steals against the Celtics in game six.

Iguodala will lace up against LeBron James, Anthony Davis and the Los Angeles Lakers for game one of the NBA Finals on Wednesday at 6 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 contributes off the bench in Heat’s Game 2 victory vs. Pacers

In the Miami Heat’s first-round playoff matchup against the Indiana Pacers, Andre Iguodala tallied seven points in 28 minutes in Game 2.

While the Golden State Warriors have turned the page to draft season, 16 teams are battling inside the Orlando Bubble’s edition of the postseason.

Although Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green aren’t on the court, a few of their former championship teammates are helping their new squads in the playoffs. While there’s no basketball on the schedule in the Bay Area, Warriors Wire is checking in on former members of the Golden State Warriors in the postseason dance.

On Thursday, Golden State’s former NBA Finals Most Valuable Player suited up for the Miami Heat. Coming off a win in the series’s opening game, Andre Iguodala tallied 28 minutes off the bench against the Indiana Pacers in game two.

Iguodala recorded seven points on 3-of-4 shooting from the field with one 3-pointer. The veteran forward added two rebounds, two blocks, an assist and a steal. For the second straight playoff contest, Iguodala played the entirety of the fourth quarter for Erik Spoelstra.

Watch a pair of highlights from Iguodala’s performance in Game 2 via
@miamiHEAT on Twitter:

 

To lead the Heat with 24 points against the Pacers, sharpshooter Duncan Robinson splashed 7-of-8 shots from beyond the arc in Miami’s 109-100 victory.

Watch full highlights from Miami’s Game 2 victory against the Pacers via YouTube:

Jimmy Butler, Bam Adebayo, Goran Dragic and Iguodala will look to take a commanding 3-0 lead in the series against the Pacers on Saturday at 12:30 P.M. PST.

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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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Report: Former Warrior, Andre Igoduala ready to sit out entire season in Memphis

According to David Aldridge of The Athletic, Andre Iguodala is prepared to sit out the entire 2019-20 season if he’s not traded from Memphis to an agreed-upon team.

We’ve reached the point of the NBA season where trade rumors are loudly swirling throughout the league. In the middle of it all is former Golden State Warriors’ swingman, Andre Iguodala.

Iguodala has yet to suit up for a game in the 2019-20 NBA season, and it’s not because he’s injured. Golden State moved Iguodala to the Grizzlies over the offseason and he has yet to report to Memphis as he waits to be traded to an agreed-upon destination. Iguodala and Memphis have mutually agreed that he would sit out until they found the right trade partner.

With the NBA trade deadline on the horizon, Iguodala will have to decide if he wants to either report to Memphis, play for a new team if he’s traded, or sit out the remainder of the 2019-20 season.

According to David Aldrige of The Athletic, Iguodala is prepared to sit out the rest of the season if Memphis can’t “orchestrate a trade with one of the agreed-upon teams.”

 

Behind standout rookie Ja Morant, the Memphis Grizzlies are surging towards a spot in the Western Conference playoffs. Muddying the situation, the Grizzlies now risk the chance of moving Iguodala to a contender they could potentially see in the playoffs.

Iguodala’s future with Memphis will be sealed for the rest of the season soon when the NBA hits trade deadline day.

Andre Iguodala says Steph Curry shouldn’t return until next season

Andre Iguodala thinks that Stephen Curry should take the rest of the NBA season off after he recovers from injury.

Since the start of the 2020 New Year, the Warriors haven’t been able to stack wins at the desired rate, yet there is still positive news surrounding Golden State.

The primary source of that positivity is the news surrounding Stephen Curry’s injury that has caused him to miss all but four games in the 2019-20 season. Curry has been spotted shooting at practice and is clear to travel with Golden State as he progresses through his rehab.

The most recent positive sign came when Marcus Thompson III of The Athletic reported Golden State could be circling March 1 as a return date for their injured All-Star guard.

Returning at the start of March against the Washington Wizards would give Curry the chance to finish out the final 22 games of the Warriors 2019-20 season.

However, one of Curry’s former teammates doesn’t think he should return to the court until next season. Andre Iguodala joined ESPN’s First Take and initially joked around about wanting Curry back as his golf partner, but later doubled-down saying his old teammate needs a “real break” so he can “relax.”

Selfish reasons, no — he hurt his left hand, and you can’t golf with your left hand if it’s hurt — so, I think he needs to get a real break in terms of being able to relax — that long run, in terms of mental reasons — Marshawn Lynch mentioned it, you need to get your mentals right — but I think it’s good for him mentally to be able to step away — be able to get a nice breather — he’s going to be able to come back on a wrath next year.

With the Warriors record locked in at the bottom of the Western Conference standings, there’s no reason to rush Curry back as his injury should be handled with caution.

However, Golden State hasn’t been able to experiment with D’Angelo Russell and Curry in the same backcourt for an extended amount of time. Testing Curry and Russell together is a crucial step before heading into an offseason where Golden State will try to morph back into a contending caliber team.

Curry’s hand is expected to be evaluated in February, with many dominos slated to fall once there is an updated timetable attached to his broken hand injury.