Coach Steve Kerr said Friday that Wiggins (back) will return to the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Rockets, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports.
Wiggins missed a back-to-back set against the Pelicans due to a back issue but will return to action Saturday for the shorthanded Warriors, who remain without Stephen Curry (ankle) and De'Anthony Melton (back). Over his first three appearances, Wiggins has averaged 19.7 points, 6.7 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.0 blocks in 25.0 minutes.
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Warriors' Andrew Wiggins: Probable for Saturday
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Wiggins (back) is probable for Saturday's game versus the Rockets.
Wiggins is dealing with a lower back strain that held him out of two straight matchups. However, the 29-year-old is progressing toward a return to game action, and he will likely give it a go as the club is still without Stephen Curry (ankle) and De'Anthony Melton (back) for Saturday.
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Warriors' Andrew Wiggins: Out Wednesday
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Wiggins (back) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against New Orleans, Dalton Johnson of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
A lower back strain will sideline Wiggins for his second consecutive contest. Lindy Waters is coming off of 21-point effort in his absence, while the quartet of Brandin Podziemski, Moses Moody, Buddy Hield and Jonathan Kuminga will also shoulder additional work on offense.
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Warriors' Andrew Wiggins: Officially a game-time decision
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Wiggins (back) is a game-time decision for Wednesday's game against New Orleans, Kendra Andrews of ESPN.com reports.
Wiggins is dealing with back tightness, and a decision on his status will be made following his pregame warm-up routine. Stephen Curry (ankle) and De'Anthony Melton are already unavailable for Golden State on Wednesday.
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Warriors' Andrew Wiggins: Questionable for Wednesday
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Coach Steve Kerr said Tuesday that Wiggins (back), who is out for Tuesday's game against the Pelicans, is questionable for Wednesday's rematch against the Pelicans, Kendra Andrews of ESPN.com reports.
Kerr added that Wiggins' injury is not expected to be a long-term setback, and he has a chance to return to game action Wednesday. If the 29-year-old misses additional time, the Warriors will likely take an extended look at Moses Moody, Buddy Hield and Gary Payton.
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Warriors' Andrew Wiggins: Officially ruled out
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Wiggins (back) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Pelicans.
As expected, Wiggins won't play in the first half of Golden State's back-to-back set and should be considered questionable, at best, for Wednesday's rematch against New Orleans. With Stephen Curry (ankle) and De'Anthony Melton (back) also sidelined, Buddy Hield, Brandin Podziemski, Moses Moody and Kyle Anderson are all candidates for increased roles.
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Warriors' Andrew Wiggins: Unlikely to play Tuesday
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Coach Steve Kerr said Wiggins (back), who's listed as questionable, is unlikely to play Tuesday against the Pelicans.
Wiggins is considered day-to-day due to a lower back strain, but it sounds like he'll miss at least one game. Stephen Curry (ankle) and De'Anthony Melton (back) have already been ruled out for Golden State's upcoming back-to-back set against New Orleans, so Buddy Hield, Brandin Podziemski, Moses Moody and Kyle Anderson are all candidates for increased workloads.
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Warriors' Andrew Wiggins: Listed as questionable
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Wiggins (back) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Pelicans.
Wiggins is dealing with a lower back strain, but he's considered day-to-day. With Stephen Curry (ankle) and De'Anthony Melton (back) slated to miss the next two games, Wiggins could see a heavy bump in usage if he gets the green light to play through his back issue.
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Warriors' Andrew Wiggins: Leads Warriors in scoring
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Wiggins had 29 points (11-15 FG, 5-8 3Pt, 2-3 FT), three rebounds, one block and one steal in 29 minutes during Sunday's 112-104 loss to the Clippers.
Wiggins led the Warriors in scoring, and this could be a recurring situation if Stephen Curry (ankle) is forced to miss time. Wiggins has reached the 20-point mark in two of his first three outings this season, and he's bound for an uptick in his usage rate in the coming games as one of the few proven scoring weapons in the Warriors roster.
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Warriors' Andrew Wiggins: Posts 20 points in opener
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Wiggins accumulated 20 points (8-15 FG, 4-7 3Pt), four rebounds and two assists in 23 minutes during Wednesday's 139-104 victory over the Trail Blazers.
Wiggins has to feel like his job is in jeopardy after the team acquired Buddy Hield, De'Anthony Melton and Kyle Anderson in the offseason. To stay with the first unit, he'll need to have nights like he had Wednesday. He successfully dodged a destined decrease in playing time when the team locked in Jonathan Kuminga at the wing, and a big reason for keeping Wiggins on the court is his defensive skill set, which is a hallmark of his game.
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Warriors' Andrew Wiggins: Expected to play Tuesday
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Wiggins (illness) is expected to be available and start in Tuesday's preseason game against the Lakers, Monte Poole of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
This will be Wiggins' first taste of preseason action, barring any setbacks. In Wiggins' absence, the Warriors have been giving Moses Moody an extended look, and he's made the most of his opportunities. Wiggins is likely to have restrictions Tuesday evening.
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Warriors' Andrew Wiggins: Out Sunday, will play Tuesday
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Wiggins (illness) will likely return to play in Tuesday's preseason game against the Lakers, Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN.com reports.
Wiggins has been dealing with an illness lately but will return to action Tuesday, according to head coach Steve Kerr. It would not be surprising to see Wiggins on a minutes restriction as he is eased back into play.
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Warriors' Andrew Wiggins: Out Friday, doubtful Sunday
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Coach Steve Kerr said Thursday that Wiggins (illness) won't play in Friday's preseason game versus the Kings and is unlikely to suit up for Sunday's preseason matchup with Detroit, Dalton Johnson of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Despite fully returning to practice, Wiggins will likely miss Golden State's first four preseason outings while recovering from an illness. However, there is no indication that Wiggins will be unavailable once the regular season rolls around.
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Warriors' Andrew Wiggins: Won't play Wednesday
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Wiggins (illness) won't play in Wednesday's preseason game against the Kings, Dalton Johnson of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Wiggins logged a full practice Tuesday but still isn't ready for game action. Johnson added that Wiggins' availability for Friday's rematch against the Kings and Sunday's contest versus the Pistons is also in jeopardy.
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Warriors' Andrew Wiggins: Back at practice
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Wiggins (illness) participated in Monday's practice session, Kendra Andrews of ESPN.com reports.
Wiggins missed the start of training camp due to an illness, but he was able to return to practice Wednesday, though he did not participate in the live-action part of the session. He may be restricted during the preseason, but Andrews reports that Wiggins is expected to be back by the start of the regular season. Across 71 games (59 starts) during the 2023-24 regular season, Wiggins averaged a career-low 13.2 points along with 4.5 rebounds and 1.7 assists across 27.0 minutes per game.
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Warriors' Andrew Wiggins: Won't play in preseason opener
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Wiggins (illness) didn't practice Thursday and has been ruled out of Saturday's preseason opener against the Clippers, head coach Steve Kerr told Sam Gordon of the San Francisco Chronicle.
Wiggins hasn't been able to practice for three days in a row and was spotted wearing a mask while watching his teammates from the sidelines. His next chance to play will come against the Kings on Wednesday, though it's unclear if he'll be able to return to practice by that time.
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Warriors' Andrew Wiggins: Doesn't practice Tuesday
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Wiggins didn't participate in Tuesday's practice due to an illness, Kendra Andrews of ESPN.com reports.
Wiggins was the only Warrior unable to participate in Tuesday's practice. With the departure of Klay Thompson, Wiggins is now expected to take on a larger offensive role in 2024-25. His first chance to take the floor this season is Saturday's preseason opener against the Clippers.
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Warriors' Andrew Wiggins: Expected to shoot more 3s
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Coach Steve Kerr said Monday he'd like Wiggins to shoot about six three-pointers per game, Kerith Burke of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
With Klay Thompson out of the picture, the Warriors will turn to other sources for offensive production, especially from deep. Wiggins attempted 6.1 three-pointers per game in 2022-23, but that number dropped to 3.6 last season, his lowest mark since 2016-17. Kerr also said he hopes Wiggins will seize the opportunity ahead of him and emerge as the Warriors' No. 2 scoring option behind Stephen Curry.
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Warriors' Andrew Wiggins: Productive in 20 minutes Sunday
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Wiggins provided 19 points (6-11 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 5-6 FT), four rebounds, three assists and two steals across 20 minutes during Sunday's 123-116 win over the Jazz.
Wiggins had a strong showing despite his limited minutes, and he'll head into the Play-In matchup against the Kings having scored 15 or more points in each of his last four appearances. He's reached that plateau in 27 different contests during the regular season.
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Warriors' Andrew Wiggins: Available for Tuesday's game
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Wiggins (ankle) is available for Tuesday's game against the Lakers.
Wiggins will shed his probable tag, as expected. The forward has averaged 16.5 points, 4.5 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 2.0 three-pointers in two April appearances.