Thunder's Aaron Wiggins: Posts 14 points from bench
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Wiggins closed with 14 points (5-8 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, one assist and one steal over 18 minutes during Sunday's 135-86 victory over Dallas.
Wiggins got some extra court time after the Thunder emptied the bench early. Wiggins is now in his third season with the Thunder, and although he put up some decent stat lines as a fill-in throughout the season, the Maryland product failed to surpass his rookie numbers for a second consecutive season. Wiggins' future with the Thunder is up on the air, as the team may decline his club option for the 2024-25 season.
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Thunder's Aaron Wiggins: Back to second unit
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Wiggins will come off the bench for Tuesday's game against the Kings, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
This is an expected move, as the Thunder have activated Jalen Williams and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Wiggins was sensational Sunday against the Hornets, logging 26 points (11-20 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds, five assists and six steals across 36 minutes.
Wiggins finished Sunday's 121-118 victory over the Hornets with 26 points (11-20 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds, five assists and six steals across 36 minutes.
Wiggins moved to the starting lineup due to the absences of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (quad), Gordon Hayward (leg) and Jalen Williams (ankle). Wiggins took advantage of the opportunity by putting up his best scoring mark of the campaign. Wiggins has started four times over the Thunder's last seven games and has scored in double digits in each of those contests, so he could stay in the first unit if Oklahoma City remains shorthanded over the final week of the regular season.
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Thunder's Aaron Wiggins: Returns to starting lineup
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Wiggins will start Sunday versus Charlotte.
Wiggins will run with the first unit while Gordon Hayward (leg) and Jalen Williams (ankle) are inactive, while Isaiah Joe will come off the bench. Wiggins will be flanked by Josh Giddey, Cason Wallace, Luguentz Dort and Chet Holmgren in Sunday's starting lineup.
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Thunder's Aaron Wiggins: Not starting against Indiana
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Wiggins isn't starting Friday's game against the Pacers, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
Wiggins drew starts in three of his last four appearances, but he'll retreat to the bench Friday since Gordon Hayward will take on a starting role. Wiggins has averaged 6.2 points and 2.3 rebounds in 14.6 minutes per game over 69 appearances off the bench this season, but he could maintain increased playing time Friday since Jalen Williams (ankle) remains out.
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Thunder's Aaron Wiggins: Posts 15 points in starting lineup
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Wiggins notched 15 points (5-13 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 5-5 FT), four rebounds, three steals, one assist and one block over 32 minutes in Tuesday's 109-105 loss to Philadelphia.
With Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (quadriceps) and Jalen Williams (ankle) inactive, Wiggins got the starting nod and led all players in Tuesday's contest with a trio of steals. Wiggins has started two games this year, both of which have taken place over the Thunder's last three contests, posting at least 15 points and four rebounds in both outings. Wiggins has swiped three or more steals in four games, but this was the first time he reached that feat as a starter.
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Thunder's Aaron Wiggins: Starting against 76ers
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Wiggins will start Tuesday's game against the 76ers, Brandon Rahbar of DailyThunder.com reports.
The Thunder are without Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (quadriceps) and Jalen Williams (ankle), so Wiggins is likely to get plenty of minutes and usage. The Thunder could also utilize Cason Wallace and Isaiah Joe a bit more with their two leading scorers sidelined.
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Thunder's Aaron Wiggins: Starting Friday
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Wiggins will start at shooting gaurd in Friday's game versus the Suns, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
The Thunder will opt to shake things up in their backcourt with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (quadriceps) sidelined by replacing Cason Wallace with Wiggins. It will be the 25-year-old's first start this season.
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Thunder's Aaron Wiggins: Decrease in playing time
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Wiggins accumulated four points (2-3 FG), three rebounds and one assist over 12 minutes in the Thunder's 132-118 loss to the Spurs on Thursday.
The 25-year-old has proved to be a spark off the bench, averaging 7.9 points and 2.6 rebounds in 17.6 minutes in February. However, since Gordon Hayward has made his way into the rotation, Wiggins has seen a steady decrease in minutes, going from 20.3 per game in the first two weeks of February to just 14.4 in the last five games with Hayward. Expect Wiggins to receive less playing time buried behind Hayward and Luguentz Dort in the rotation.
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Thunder's Aaron Wiggins: Plays well off bench
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Wiggins ended Sunday's 135-127 double-overtime victory over the Raptors with 20 points (8-17 FG, 4-11 3Pt), six rebounds and two assists in 33 minutes.
Wiggins led all bench scorers in the double-overtime thriller, reaching 20 points for the second time this season. He's been a key part of the second unit for the Thunder lately, averaging 12.4 points, 3.1 rebounds and 1.4 assists in 21.3 minutes over his last eight appearances. However, expect Wiggins to see a slight downturn in playing time if Jalen Williams (ankle) is able to put an end to his three-game absence Tuesday in Utah.
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Thunder's Aaron Wiggins: Steps up in win
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Wiggins ended with 10 points (3-6 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 2-3 FT), two rebounds, four assists and one steal in 19 minutes during Friday's 126-106 win over the Hornets.
Oklahoma City led for the entirety of the contest, so 14 different Thunder players took the court in a lopsided affair. Wiggins was among the most impactful, joining Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (31 points), Chet Holmgren (16 points), Cason Wallace (12 points) and Ousmane Dieng (11 points) with double-digit scoring Friday.
Wiggins chipped in 22 points (9-11 FG, 4-6 3Pt), three rebounds, one assist and one block over 19 minutes during Wednesday's 140-114 victory over the Spurs.
Wiggins had his most productive shooting performance of the season in Wednesday's win. He's managed to play double-digit minutes off the bench over his last five games and seems to have an established role in reserve. Wiggins will look to extend his double-digit scoring streak to three games Friday against the Pelicans.
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Thunder's Aaron Wiggins: Plays 11 minutes in blowout
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Wiggins amassed five points (2-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT), two rebounds and one assist over 11 minutes during Thursday's 128-109 win over Golden State.
Wiggins garnered double-digit minutes in each of his first five appearances this season but has seen his playing time drop since. He's averaging just 3.9 points and 1.4 rebounds in 10.8 minutes per game across 10 appearances. Last year, he averaged 18.5 minutes across 70 appearances (14 starts), but there's just not enough room in the rotation with Chet Holmgren healthy and dominating.
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Thunder's Aaron Wiggins: Efficient night in loss
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Wiggins closed Wednesday's 110-106 loss to the Pelicans with 10 points (4-5 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds and two assists in 14 minutes.
Wiggins logged double-digit points for the first time this year and played a season-high 14 minutes. He also logged a plus-14 point differential and was only one of three Thunder players to log a positive mark.
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Thunder's Aaron Wiggins: Returns to bench
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Wiggins isn't in the starting lineup for Tuesday's preseason game against the Bucks, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
Wiggins will move back to the bench with many of the Thunder's regulars returning to the lineup. Wiggins tallied 16 points, four rebounds and two assists in his spot start Sunday.
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Thunder's Aaron Wiggins: Gets starting nod Sunday
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Wiggins will start Sunday's preseason game against the Hornets.
The Thunder's usual starters are resting, so Wiggins will get a shot with the first unit Sunday. He'll be joined by Ousmane Dieng, Jaylin Williams, Cason Wallace and Vasilije Micic.
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Thunder's Aaron Wiggins: Won't play Thursday
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Wiggins won't play in Thursday's preseason game against the Pistons due to rest, Joe Mussatto of The Oklahoman reports.
Wiggins will be a healthy scratch for Thursday's exhibition matchup after tallying four points (1-7 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT) and two rebounds in nine minutes during Monday's preseason opener against the Spurs. Since he isn't dealing with an injury, it wouldn't be surprising to see him return to action later in the preseason.
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Thunder's Aaron Wiggins: Provides 19 points off bench
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Wiggins had 19 points (8-11 FG, 3-3 3Pt), four rebounds, two assists, two blocks and one steal across 32 minutes during Wednesday's 107-106 victory over Detroit.
Wiggins provided a major spark off the Oklahoma City bench, racking up 13 points in the first half alone on 5-of-6 shooting from the field, including 3-of-3 from beyond the arc. His big first two quarters allowed Wiggins to earn more playing time in the second half, with the 32 minutes he played marking his most since March 7. Given the inconsistency with which head coach Mark Daigneault tends to use his reserves with the exception of Isaiah Joe, Wiggins can't be counted on to get heavy minutes on any sort of regular basis.
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Thunder's Aaron Wiggins: Picks up two steals in win
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Wiggins finished Sunday's 124-120 win over the Suns with seven points (3-4 FG, 1-1 FT), two rebounds and two steals in 12 minutes.
Since he moved back to the bench following a March 8 start in Phoenix, Wiggins' playing time has been all over the shop, ranging from two to 20 over the past five games. He fell in the middle of the two extremes Sunday, and though he delivered some solid production in the steals category, he can't be relied upon to replicate that with any sort of consistency in limited minutes.
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Thunder's Aaron Wiggins: Starting against Warriors
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Wiggins will start Tuesday against the Warriors, Brandon Rahbar of the Daily Thunder reports.
Wiggins is going to be a popular streamer for the Thunder's back-to-back set. Jalen Williams (wrist) will be sidelined Tuesday and Wednesday, while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (abdomen) will sit out Wednesday's contest.
