Wiggins is considered probable to play Wednesday against Portland, Kendra Andrews of ESPN.com reports.
Wiggins has missed the Warriors' prior two contests due to finger soreness, but he appears to be on the mend after fully practicing and scrimmaging Tuesday. Chris Paul (leg) has also been upgraded to probable following a two-game absence, so Golden State could be at full strength Wednesday, with the exception of Gary Payton (calf).
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Warriors' Andrew Wiggins: Out again
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Wiggins (finger) will remain sidelined for Saturday's game against the Clippers, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports.
Wiggins warmed up pregame before the decision was made for him to sit. However, he appears to be nearing a return from what will be at least a two-game absence. In his place, Moses Moody and Jonathan Kuminga are the prime candidates to see increased minutes.
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Warriors' Andrew Wiggins: Iffy for Saturday
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Wiggins (finger) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Clippers.
Wiggins was a late addition to the injury report Thursday and was ultimately sidelined for the win over the Clippers due to right finger soreness. If Wiggins is sidelined again, Moses Moody figures to draw another start, while Jonathan Kuminga would presumably garner an increased role off the bench.
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Warriors' Andrew Wiggins: Won't play Thursday
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Wiggins has been ruled out for Thursday's game versus the Clippers due to right finger soreness.
After being a late addition to the injury report, Wiggins will miss his first game of the season Thursday. Moses Moody and Jonathan Kuminga are candidates to receive extended minutes in his absence. Wiggins' next chance to suit up is Saturday's rematch with the Clippers.
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Warriors' Andrew Wiggins: Explodes for 29 points
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Wiggins closed with 29 points (11-18 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 5-6 FT), 10 rebounds and three assists over 36 minutes during Tuesday's 124-123 loss to the Kings.
Wiggins had one of his best games of the season, but it wasn't enough to endure the Kings' late rally. Wednesday's game marks the first time Wiggins has scored more than 20 points. It's too early to depend on Wiggins for this kind of output, but a larger sample size that includes similar stat lines can help establish a higher fantasy floor for the veteran.
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Warriors' Andrew Wiggins: Held to 11 points
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Wiggins logged 11 points (4-11 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 3-4 FT), four rebounds, one assist and one block in 25 minutes during Wednesday's 123-115 loss to Phoenix.
Wiggins has struggled on the scoreboard for most of the start of the season, but he showed signs of promise with a 31-point performance against the Thunder on Saturday. However, he's regressed over his last two appearances, averaging just 11.5 points and 5.5 rebounds in 27.5 minutes per game. Wiggins certainly has the talent to turn things around at some point, but he's struggled this season while posting 41.8/23.5/56.3 percent shooting splits.
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Warriors' Andrew Wiggins: Shows signs of busting slump
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Wiggins tallied 31 points (12-19 FG, 5-8 3Pt, 2-4 FT), three assists, a steal and a blocked shot over 35 minutes in Saturday's overtime loss to the Thunder.
Wiggins appeared to win the game for the Warriors with a clutch go-ahead triple as the clock wound down in the fourth quarter, but Chet Holmgren responded with a three-pointer for OKC to send the game into overtime. Despite that turn of events, this was easily Wiggins' best offensive game of the campaign thus far, as he far surpassed his previous season-high mark in scoring, which had been 17 points. It's been a rough beginning to the campaign for Wiggins, but Saturday's performance could be a launch pad for getting the veteran back on track.
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Warriors' Andrew Wiggins: Underwhelming production continues
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Wiggins finished with nine points (4-15 FG, 1-7 3Pt), seven rebounds, three steals and one block in 28 minutes in Tuesday's 104-101 loss to the Timberwolves.
With Stephen Curry (knee) sitting out and Klay Thompson and Draymond Green getting ejected just two minutes into Tuesday's contest, Wiggins had as good of an opportunity as any this season to put up numbers. Though he paced the Warriors with a team-high 28.7 percent usage rate, Wiggins was still held under 30 minutes while he continue to languish as a shooter from the field and three-point range. Wiggins saved his night to some degree with the three steals, but fantasy managers drafted him mainly for his solid field-goal percentage, scoring and three-pointers production, and he's falling well short in all three areas so far. He's shooting 39.5 percent overall and averaging 10.4 points and 0.4 triples per game on the season, well down from his 2022-23 percentage and averages (47.3 percent, 17.1 points, 2.4 three-pointers).
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Warriors' Andrew Wiggins: Available Sunday
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Wiggins (neck) is available for Sunday's game against the Timberwolves, Shayna Rubin of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
Wiggins was probable for Sunday's matchup due to neck tightness, but the Warriors waited to see how he fared during pregame warmups before determining his status. However, he'll be able to suit up and will attempt to bounce back from a slow start to the season. Over 10 appearances this year, he's averaged 11.0 points and 3.7 rebounds in 26.0 minutes per game -- a relatively disappointing start from a fantasy perspective.
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Warriors' Andrew Wiggins: Dealing with neck tightness
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Wiggins is probable for Sunday's game against the Timberwolves due to left cervical/thoracic tightness.
Despite dealing with a tight neck, Wiggins will likely play Sunday. The forward has gotten off to a slow start this season, especially from deep, but he'll keep getting opportunities to bounce back. Across 10 appearances, he's averaging just 11.0 points per game, but he's averaged at least 16.0 points in each of his first nine NBA campaigns.
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Warriors' Andrew Wiggins: Slow start continues
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Wiggins accumulated 13 points (6-12 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 0-2 FT), five rebounds and three assists in 29 minutes during Saturday's 118-110 loss to the Cavaliers.
Wiggins has yet to deliver a game with 20-plus points or more than six rebounds, which have been staples of his Warriors tenure. In previous campaigns, Wiggins has gotten off to a hot start from beyond the arc prior to cooling down the stretch, but he's connecting on just 16.7 percent of 2.4 threes in a career-low 26.0 minutes per game through Golden State's first 10 contests.
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Warriors' Andrew Wiggins: Back-to-back single-digit games
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Wiggins produced four points (2-9 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 0-2 FT), six rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal over 22 minutes during Monday's 120-109 win over the Pistons.
Wiggins has failed to score in double figures in back-to-back games. He at least was able to make some contributions defensively in this one, marking his first defensive stats since Oct. 27. The veteran forward is currently averaging career lows across the board, but he should have better games ahead, as he's unlikely to shoot this poorly (41/18/54 shooting splits) the entire campaign.
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Warriors' Andrew Wiggins: Scores 13 points in win
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Wiggins ended Sunday's 106-95 victory over Houston with 13 points (4-10 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 4-5 FT) in 28 minutes.
Wiggins didn't have his best game, but to be fair, the Warriors weren't at their best offensively, either, as they barely surpassed the 100-point mark against a rebuilding Rockets team. Wiggins clearly holds a secondary role on offense in this year's scheme, and the fact that this 13-point output was a season-high mark for him backs that notion up.
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Warriors' Andrew Wiggins: Tepid performance in season debut
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Wiggins chipped in 10 points (4-12 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 2-3 FT), one rebound and one block over 27 minutes during Tuesday's 108-104 loss to the Suns.
Wiggins was mostly a non-factor against the Suns, and Jonathan Kuminga looked better at the four during the loss. Kuminga was in line for more work this season, but Wiggins was projected to hold him off. The scenario is worth monitoring, but Wiggins' role with the first unit is safe for now.
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Warriors' Andrew Wiggins: Puts up 20 points
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Wiggins had 20 points (6-11 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 5-7 FT), two rebounds, two assists and a block across 22 minutes in Sunday's 121-115 preseason overtime win over the Kings.
Wiggins was one of Golden State's go-to players on offense, with most of the regulars taking a breather here, and the veteran responded with a strong effort on both ends of the court. Wiggins is expected to open the 2023-24 season as Golden State's starting small forward and should remain relevant in most fantasy formats due to his scoring prowess alone, even if he plays a secondary role behind the duo of Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson.
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Warriors' Andrew Wiggins: Slated for increased role Friday
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Wiggins will start Friday's preseason game against the Lakers and could play into the 20-minute range, Shayna Rubin of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
Wiggins scored six points in 14 minutes during the Warriors' preseason opener, but he's slated for an increased role, along with the rest of Golden State's starters, during Friday's rematch versus Los Angeles. Draymond Green (ankle) remains out, so Kevon Looney, Chris Paul, Klay Thompson and Stephen Curry will join Wiggins in the starting lineup for a second straight game.
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Warriors' Andrew Wiggins: Cleared to play Friday
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Wiggins (ribs) has been cleared for Game 6 versus the Lakers on Friday, according to ESPN's Kendra Andrews.
The Warriors were expecting Wiggins to play after he was initially considered questionable. Wiggins was put through an extended warmup and tested the injury with contact before ultimately getting the green light. Coach Steve Kerr did not mention any specific restrictions, but he did say he will monitor the wing closely.
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Warriors' Andrew Wiggins: Expected to suit up Friday
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Wiggins (ribs) is expected to play in Friday's Game 6 versus the Lakers, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
Wiggins reportedly plans to go through his pregame routine to determine how his costal cartilage fracture feels, so his official status likely won't be revealed until closer to the 10:00 p.m. ET tipoff. Wiggins is shooting 37.5 percent from three on 4.8 attempts across the first five games of the series, but he may face some limitations if he's cleared to suit up.
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Warriors' Andrew Wiggins: Participates in shootaround
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Wiggins (ribs) went through the team's morning shootaround ahead of Friday's of Game 6 versus the Lakers, Mark Medina of NBA.com reports.
Wiggins is still listed as questionable for Game 6 due to a left costal cartilage fracture, but his participation in shootaround is a good sign of his availability. If Wiggins is upgraded to available, he should receive a large workload, as he is averaging 33.4 minutes per game across the first five contests in the series.
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Warriors' Andrew Wiggins: Questionable for Game 6
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Wiggins (left costal cartilage fracture) is questionable for Game 6 versus the Lakers on Friday, according to Anthony Slater of The Athletic.
This injury is to Wiggins' ribcage, and the questionable tag suggests there's at least a chance of him sitting out. Wiggins has been playing a ton of minutes in this series, so a potential absence would be a huge blow for the Warriors. If he's unable to play, the Warriors would have a variety of players who could step up such as Jordan Poole, Donte DiVincenzo and Moses Moody.
