Sign up for the Warriors Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). Warriors play Thunder on Tuesday and Grizzlies on Thursday. He really did all he could to try and get ready to play. Andrew Wiggins exploded for a season-best 36 points against the Rockets in early December, but he has been sidelined since with an adductor injury and an illness. The incident, for which Curry was assessed a technical foul and ejected, occurred with 1:14 remaining in the fourth quarter of the Warriors 122-120 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Jan. 25 at Chase Center, the NBA announced. He was shooting 51.1 percent from the field and 45 percent from deep. To make matters worse, just as they were about to get Wiggins back, he ran into another problem. If history tells us anything, its that Green will play. According to a report from Chris Haynes, Andrew Wiggins has suddenly been downgraded to out against the LA Clippers due to personal reasons. The Warriors' All-Star forward missed a month of action and 15 games from Dec. 5, 2022 through Jan. 4, 2023. Donte DiVincenzo should continue to start in his absence. Hell warm up and Wolves will see if he can play, Wiggins remains questionable for tomorrow night against the Bucks with the quad contusion, Its unfortunate. The footage of Iguodala going through drills during the break has me excited about a potential return, but theres no public timeline on it yet. Curry has appeared in 26 of the teams 33 games and is playing 34.4 minutes. On Friday night, the Golden State Warriors are hosting the New Orleans Pelicans at the Chase Center in San Francisco, California. Im bummed to not get to watch Alvarado, who is one of the premier thieves in the NBA. Andrew Wiggins injury status vs. Grizzlies Wiggins was a late scratch for Thursdays matchup with a non-COVID illness. Out Andrew Wiggins (personal reasons) No word yet on when the Dubs can expect Wiggins back. Jimmy Butler (illness), along with Wiggins (thigh), listed as questionable for tonights game, Andrew Wiggins says he will have to feel better than he does right now to play tonight. If Wiggins ends up getting ruled out for the rematch versus the Wizards, Donte DiVincenzo could get a spot start while Jordan Poole and Klay Thompson will have bigger loads on their shoulders to carry the teams offense. Curry has been out since suffering injury on Feb. 4. Again, no surprises, as Rollins has already been ruled out for the year. While were here, everything else is falling short. Both teams are missing tons of star talent. The transition back to the court hasn't been easy. Hopefully that continues to be the case. Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) January 29, 2023. He will be re-evaluated again in two weeks. We needed that one, there was a lot of sense of urgency for sure, and I kind of let my emotions get in the way of it., Warriors Receive New Batch of Andrew Wiggins Injury News After Latest Absence, Please review our privacy policy here: https://heavy.com/privacy-policy/, Copyright 2023 Heavy, Inc. All rights reserved. Before he got hurt, Wiggins was putting up some impressive numbers this season. He seems to be making good progress, and will be re-evaluated on Wednesday. Bob also talks about Curry injury and when he expects to see him on the court again. This year hasnt gone smoothly for the Golden State Warriors. He will be re-evaluated again in two weeks, Andrews tweeted. Scott Rafferty is a Senior NBA Editor for The Sporting News. Wiggins will miss his seventh straight game Friday while he deals with personal matters. But the news isnt who is out its who is in. Im going to leave that alone. However, after playing six games in a row, hes now missed three of the Warriors last four games, with his only appearance coming in a loss to the, The one-time All-Star (last year with the Warriors) is a crucial part of the teams plans both now and moving forward. Download the Audacy app to never miss any of your, The one-time All-Star has appeared in 37 of the teams 62 games this season and has played 32.2 minutes per contest. He has missed 13 games and counting. But Andrew Wiggins is the most curious absence, as hes been out indefinitely for personal reasons. The Golden State Warriors are getting ready to finish their five-game home trip, as they host the New Orleans Pelicans tonight at 7:00 p.m. PT. Liddell was a second-round pick by the Pelicans in Junes draft, selected three spots ahead of where the Warriors took Rollins. Its starting to look like Curry might be back before too long. Wiggins has been ruled out against the Hawks with a non-COVID illness. Wiggins, a 2022 NBA All-Star selection, has played in 37 of the Warriors 59 games this year, averaging 17.1 points on 47% shooting. Out Larry Nance Jr. (left ankle sprain). Andrew Wiggins has been cleared to return from his adductor strain. WebLearn about Andrew Wiggins's injury status at FOX Sports. Andrew Wiggins still isnt quite ready to return from a nagging injury thats taken surprisingly long to heal. Not having Valaninas would be a big loss for New Orleans, both literally and figuratively. As mentioned by Slater, Andrew Wiggins and the Warriors still have two games left to play before the league hits the halfway mark of the 2022-23 NBA season with the All-Star break coming right up. Andrew Wiggins is not with the team currently. Powered by. I dont think thats happening. His defense on, As for this year, hes been putting up solid stats when hes been healthy. Something went wrong. Andrew Wiggins is questionable to play tonight with an illness, Derrick Rose is out tonight. Oubre and Paschall are out, Kevon Looney (left hip soreness) and Andrew Wiggins (right foot soreness) are questionable against the Raptors today, Andrew Wiggins sat out today after waking up with some neck stiffness. Doubtful Jonas Valaninas (left calf contusion). In seven games since then, he has averaged 12.4 points, 3.9 rebounds, 2.4 assists, 1.3 steals and 1.1 blocks per game. Andrew Wiggins going through a post-practice workout on Friday. Andrew Wiggins exploded for a season-best 36 points against the Rockets in early December, but he has been sidelined since with an adductor injury and an Golden State Warriors forward Andrew Wiggins has been cleared to return from his adductor injury, but that clearance was met with an illness that has delayed his return. Wiggins missed 10 games with a right adductor strain and 4 due to illness. Against the Lakers, Wiggins scored only 12 points on 15-for-13 shooting from the field to go with five rebounds and an assist in 31 total minutes of floor duty. Out Andre Iguodala (right hip soreness). Get viral NBA graphics, memes, rumors and trending news delivered right to your inbox with the Clutch Newsletter. Doesnt sound like anything serious, though. AZ, CO, CT, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, (select parishes), MD, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY, CA-ONT only.Eligibility restrictions apply. Andrew Wiggins after 3 quarters Andrew Wiggins and Jeff Teague participated in the entirety of shootaround. newsletter, Dub Hub:Steph Curry intends to play Sunday as team cruises to 4-game winning streak. Weve yet to hear anything about what has sidelined Wiggins, but the fact that personal reasons have kept him away from the team for about 10 days now certainly points towards something serious. 6-keys: media/fantasynews/nba/reg/free/stories, at "I do think the long absence hurt him," Steve Kerr said Tuesday. Odds & lines subject to change. Its his second straight game on the sidelines. And its starting to look like thats the norm as he gears up to do so again tonight. But the veteran wing, who has played in six games with NOLA, will sit this one out. Curry has been out since suffering injury on Feb. 4, Wojnarowski tweeted. Wiggins reflects on recent struggles, Kerr remains confident originally appeared on NBC Sports Bayarea. Golden State first played the Wizards this season back in January on the road. He had been in health and safety protocols. Wiggins return would provide a much-needed boost to the Warriors rotation that is missing multiple pieces. Their past success has been built around versatile athletic wings surrounding Curry and Thompson with Draymond Green roaming as the ultimate defender. JaMychal Green is now listed out with a right lower leg infection. Said he really felt it postgame before he went to bed. A daily roundup of Golden State Warriors news from Golden State of Mind, By submitting your email, you agree to our, Warriors vs. Yeah, we all feel it, Thompson said via NBC Sports Bay Area when asked about the momentum Golden State has right now. pic.twitter.com/OnCl1uWk9S, Top Rumors, Russell Westbrook, Los Angeles Clippers, Los Angeles Lakers, Top Rumors, D'Angelo Russell, Darvin Ham, LeBron James, Los Angeles Lakers, Anthony Davis, Darvin Ham, Dennis Schroeder, Tyronn Lue, Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Clippers, Injuries, Ivica Zubac, Los Angeles Clippers, Injuries, Willie Green, Jonas Valanciunas, New Orleans Pelicans, Steve Kerr, Andre Iguodala, Golden State Warriors. Steph Curry and Zion Williamson highlight the list of players who arent available tonight. Chris Haynes seemed to confirm as much on last nights TNT broadcast, when he made it sound like a rather heavy situation. Like Green, Porter isnt scoring the ball very efficiently this year, though its far and away the most efficient season of his career. No surprises here. pic.twitter.com/YVfBthJAJG, NBA Communications (@NBAPR) January 28, 2023. Wiggins is averaging 19.1 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 2.2 assists per game on 51.1% shooting from the field and 45.0% shooting from beyond the three-point arc. After a thrilling Thursday night victory over the Los Angeles Clippers, the Dubs have a chance to sweep the home trip, which would be quite a story. In addition to the update on Wiggins, the Warriors recently received an update on a potential return for Curry. Williamsons career has been bittersweet to this point. He will be reevaluated later this week. 3:36 pm ET, Warriors' Andrew Wiggins: Remains sidelined against Clippers, Warriors' Andrew Wiggins: Without timetable, Warriors' Andrew Wiggins: Still away from Warriors, Warriors' Andrew Wiggins: Out Tuesday for personal reasons. And Andrew was playing so well before the injury. Wiggins is averaging 17.5 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 2.2 assists per game on 47.0% shooting from the field and 39.9% shooting from behind the three-point line. Practice is fast, but the game is even faster.". Warriors planned for him to play tomorrow vs Jazz. Andrew Wiggins went through shootaround without any limitations. Andrew Wiggins disappeared from the floor Monday night after playing just eight minutes. After his recent two-game absence, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reported that Andrew Wiggins would be making his return for the Golden State Warriors. Andrew Wiggins (right quad) is out tonight against the Bucks. He is expected to be re-evaluated later in the week. And ahead of their January 30 matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder, After missing 15 games from December 5 to January 4, Wiggins returned to action on January 7 against the Orlando Magic. The following was released by the NBA. ESPN Sources: Theres optimism Golden States Steph Curry (left lower leg) will return sometime on next weeks three-game road trip, which begins Sunday vs. Lakers. He played through an ankle sprain in that game, which slowed his play down. Out Steph Curry (left superior tib/fib sprain). It will be a bummer not watching him. Please enter a valid email and try again. Well know more on his status after pregame warmups, The Minnesota Timberwolves announce that Andrew Wiggins Right Quad Contusion is questionable tomorrow against the Lakers. A daily roundup of Golden State Warriors news from Golden State of Mind, By submitting your email, you agree to our, Warriors vs. Pelicans injury report: So many absences for both teams. Yeah, it was a crucial time in the game and the way our season has gone, as you know, theres questions about the heightened sense of urgency and about how every detail matters, Curry said via NBC Sports Bay Area. Rounding up all the Warriors and NBA news from around the web. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Following Tuesday's Draymond Green recently called on the team to stay mentally tough, noting that theyre in a fragile state. Out Andre Iguodala (right hip soreness). Here is Steve Kerr on it. He is dealing with a sore right calf, which he suffered two nights ago versus the Dallas Mavericks. This was unusual for Wiggins, who only missed one game in his four previous NBA seasons. Per Chris Haynes, Russell Westbrook still wants to win Sixth Man of the Year despite becoming a starter with the Clippers. ANDREW WIGGINS UPDATE: finally some good news, the Warriors say Wiggins has been cleared to return to practice which hes using to regain his fitness. Turning into a 3-point threat has been great for Wiggins and the Warriors. During a recent appearance on Steiny & Guru of 95.7 The Game, Golden State Warriors GM Bob Myers provided an update on Andrew Wiggin's absence. After a recent win, Klay Thompson sent a warning to the rest of the NBA. Here's everything we know about his injury and the latest news on when he may return. Anyone want to take bets on when (or if) Iguodala will return? Golden State currently sits at 16-18 on the season, placing them right on the brink of the Play-In race. Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reported that Curry could return to the Warriors within their next few games. The Dubs have won five straight and Stephs return is on the horizon! Unfortunately, an injury has kept him sidelined for the last six weeks. Hes dealing with a family matter. His knee ailment is inflammation/stiffness that he doesnt anticipate missing time for, Karl-Anthony Towns is PROBABLE to play tonight, Towns and Wiggins will go through shootaround and warmups before deciding if they will play, Andrew Wiggins and Karl-Anthony Towns are questionable for the Wolves game at Denver tomorrow. Nance is a key part of the Pelicans bench unit, but will miss his third consecutive game. The one-time All-Star has appeared in 37 of the teams 62 games this season and has played 32.2 minutes per contest. The star guard was putting up MVP-caliber numbers before he went down. Unfortunately he tore his ACL during Summer League, so his NBA debut will have to wait until next season. The Golden State Warriors have run into some injury problems. Before he got hurt, Wiggins was putting up some impressive numbers this season. Despite Golden States injury issues, they are still confident in their ability to repeat as champions. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. After missing 15 games from December 5 to January 4, Wiggins returned to action on January 7 against the Orlando Magic. During a recent appearance on Steiny & Guru of 95.7 The Game, Warriors GM Bob Myers provided an update on Wiggins absence. Please check your email for a confirmation. Getty After not being listed on the injury report initially, Andrew Wiggins has been ruled out for Wednesdays game against the Grizzlies due to a non-COVID related Dub Hub:Bob Myers gives an update on Andrew Wiggins absence. Those environments and atmospheres are much different. The one-time All-Star (last year with the Warriors) is a crucial part of the teams plans both now and moving forward. Andrew Wiggins has been ruled out for Friday's game. Andrew Wiggins and Nemanja Bjelica, who missed Wednesdays game with an illness, Andrew Wiggins and Nemanja Bjelica are both out sick for the Warriors tonight. That means drills, practice, scrimmages and maybe shootaround as well. But Andrew Wiggins is the most curious absence, as hes been out indefinitely for personal reasons. Warriors head coach Steve Kerr confirmed that Wiggins participated in practice ahead of Golden State's Christmas Day win over Memphis. Download and follow the Dubs Talk Podcast, Wiggins reflects on recent struggles, Kerr remains confident, Why Wiggins' return will be double delight for Kerr, Myers. Theyre back at home for the second half of a back-to-back, facing the Houston Rockets at 7:00 p.m. PT. Before dealing with the longest injury of his career, Wiggins looked well on his way to a second straight All-Star Game appearance. After not being listed on the injury report initially, Andrew Wiggins has been ruled out for Wednesdays game against the Grizzlies due to a non-COVID related illness. With all of the injuries Golden State has been dealing with, superstar Stephen Curry was playing with fire in their win over the Grizzlies. The Warriors are 6-7 without Wiggins in this stretch. Everything has to feel like a game. When hes been on the court, Wiggins has played a crucial role for the Warriors, and when hes been out, they have gone 13-12 this year. But in four NBA seasons hes managed to play in just 114 career games. Tyus Jones doubtful and Covington is out, Andrew Wiggins (illness) was not at practice today. He was named to his first All-Star team as a starter, no less and earned a big-time extension this past offseason. "It's the first time he's ever gone through this in his career, to come back in the middle of the season and then find your rhythm against a bunch of guys who are in midseason form. The team is The bad news: Curry will miss his 11th consecutive game with a lower body injury. But hes come down with an illness and will miss tonight and tomorrow. Andrew Wiggins exploded for a season-best 36 points against the Rockets in early December, but he has been sidelined since with an adductor injury and an illness. Andrew Wiggins (illness) is out for the Wolves tonight. Were getting pretty close to Paytons re-evaluation, I believe, so hopefully well get more info soon on when we might be able to expect to see him back in a Warriors jersey. I feel it. That part of his game has been lacking over the past seven games, and hints of hesitancy have been seen and Wiggins admits there's a mental hurdle he needs to clear. Andrew Wiggins has been ruled out for Friday's game. AZ, CO, CT, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, (select parishes), MD, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY, CA-ONT only.Eligibility restrictions apply. 13/17 Shooting Adductor injury timeline, return date, latest updates on Warriors star. Both teams gearing up for Sundays finale, Stephen CUrry (tailbone), Draymond Green (finger sprain), Andrew Wiggins (knee soreness) and Mychal Mulder (knee soreness) are all still listed as questionable tonight vs. Pelicans, Andrew Wiggins is still listed as questionable with right knee soreness. Donte DiVincenzo should continue to start in his absence. Powered by. The superstar point guard is the fulcrum of everything Golden State does, and without him, theyve been forced to adapt on the fly. Gotta get loose., Wiggins said he didnt know if he would play tonight. As for this year, hes been putting up solid stats when hes been healthy. Wiggins (personal) won't play in Friday's game versus the Pelicans. After winning the NBA Championship last season, the Golden State Warriors have dealt with some serious adversity this year. Josh Okogie is also not listed despite hurting his hip last night. Curry has appeared in 26 of the teams 33 games and is playing 34.4 minutes. According to Anthony Slater of The Athletic, Golden State Warriors forward Andrew Wiggins is dealing with a setback in his injury return process. Execution was great. Andrew Wiggins is doubtful for tomorrows game against Utah, but the Wolves are listing him with an illness, Karl-Anthony Towns is probable to play in that game. Doing pretty well.. Golden State Warriors forward Andrew Wiggins is currently labeled questionable for Monday nights scheduled matchup against the Washington Wizards at home. Wiggins is. The Golden State Warriors are looking to wash the sour taste out of their mouth after kicking off the stretch run with an ugly loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday night. Motivation high for him to play. Everyone goes through this in this game during an 82-game season, so you just have to fight your way out of it by working and competing and staying aggressive." Wiggins' next opportunity to play is Sunday's matchup with the Lakers. ESPN Sources: Theres optimism Golden States Steph Curry (left lower leg) will return sometime on next weeks three-game road trip, which begins Sunday vs. Lakers. "Taking game-like shots, practicing everything at game speed," Wiggins said. Steph Curry (shoulder), JaMychal Green (leg infection), Jonathan Kuminga (foot) and James Wiseman (ankle) have all missed time due to injury. WebChristopher Hine: Andrew Wiggins is out tonight because of a right quad contusion (same injury that caused him to miss time recently). I mean, we expect to win a championship. Andrew Wiggins, an NBA All-Star starter for the Golden State Warriors last season, has been ruled out for a marquee matchup against the Boston Celtics. But hes come down with an illness and will miss tonight and tomorrow. Wiggins is averaging 17.1 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per game on 47.3% shooting from the floor and 39.6% shooting from behind the three-point line. Go Dubs! He was immediately ejected from the contest, and the NBA followed up the ejection with further punishment. You love to see it. Andrew Wiggins is set to return for the Warriors to open their road trip in Oklahoma City tomorrow night. Mike Trudell: Darvin Ham noted the reality of LeBron and Russell both being out, but noted this message to the team: Ohm Youngmisuk: Ty Lue says when he mentioned seeing the Clippers being tougher after the Golden State loss, Kerith Burke: Andre Iguodala has scrimmaged, Kerr said. "I think it's a mindset thing. Warriors Andrew Wiggins Dealing With New Setback in Injury Return Process, Please review our privacy policy here: https://heavy.com/privacy-policy/, Copyright 2023 Heavy, Inc. All rights reserved. Prior to tipoff, Warriors coach Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. Having the chef back would be huge for the Warriors. You'll now receive the top Warriors Wire stories each day directly in your inbox. Out Gary Payton II (right adductor soreness). ANDREW WIGGINS INJURIES. In a personal absence that has now extended much longer than initially anticipated, Andrew Wiggins remains out for Sunday's game vs. the Minnesota Timberwolves. Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry has been fined $25,000 for throwing his mouthpiece into the spectator stands, it was announced today by Joe Dumars, Executive Vice President, Head of Basketball Operations. 22 jersey. Once you start believing them, it becomes who you are, Green said, per ESPNs Kendra Andrews. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Obviously were not going to pry, speculate, or pressure Wiggins into returning. The Pelicans added Richardson at the deadline in a trade with the San Antonio Spurs. However, an illness delayed Wiggins return by four more games and counting. Rockets injury report: Wiggins out, Klay in, Draymond questionable. Monday's matchup with Atlanta will mark the fifth of eight straight home games for Golden State. Hes. What's next for Wiggins? Saunders says he thinks the two are getting close, Andrew Wiggins was not at shootaround today because of the illness. The only way to break them is by being mentally tough.. Hoping all is OK with Wiggins and his family. Their lack of depth hurt them badly at the start of the year, and now, theyve run into the injury bug two issues that have bled into one another. By Brady Klopfer @BradyKlopferNBA Feb 24, 2023, 2:05pm PST Hes averaging 30.0 points, 6.6 rebounds, and 6.8 assists on 50.0% shooting from the floor and 43.4% shooting from beyond the three-point arc. Not listed on the injury report. With Steph Curry out (but not for much longer), Klay Thompson has filled his shoes as the Dubs no. Out E.J. Make that the Rockets entire starting backcourt that will be out. Wiggins' next opportunity to play is Sunday's matchup with the Lakers. Dont expect Payton to make his Warriors re-debut for quite a while. Would love your thoughts, please comment. Rounding up all the Warriors and NBA news from around the web. The good news: it figures to be his final absence, as he intends to return on Sunday when the Dubs visit the Los Angeles Lakers. Wiggins (personal) won't play in Friday's game versus the Pelicans. With Steph Curry out (but not for much longer), Klay Thompson has filled his shoes as the Dubs no. Dub Hub:Bob Myers gives an update on Andrew Wiggins absence. How long is Andrew Wiggins out? Curry has been out since suffering injury on Feb. 4. Here is Steve Kerr on it., Andrew Wiggins has been cleared to return from his adductor strain. Out Zion Williamson (right hamstring strain). Rockets injury report: Wiggins out, Klay in, Draymond questionable Lots of action on the Dubs injury report. Andrew Wiggins of the Golden State Warriors. Dane Moore: Derrick Rose, Jeff Teague and Andrew Wiggins all of whom missed Tuesdays game in Denver are questionable to play Thursday in Utah. Injury Report: 03/02/23 02:30 PM Game Date Game Time Matchup Team Player Name Current Status Reason 03/02/2023 07:00 (ET) TOR@WAS Toronto Raptors Banton, Dalano Out G League - On Assignment Wiggins, Andrew Out Personal Reasons LA Clippers Boston Jr., Brandon Out G League - On Assignment Diabate, Wiggins is dealing with an undisclosed personal issue, and his status for Sundays game against his former team, the Minnesota Timberwolves, has now been confirmed. Oops. Hopefully, when he gets back, whatever words he would like to say on it, which I dont think will be much since its his private life, he will do.. Gambling problem? When hes on the court, he looks like he might go down as one of the greatest players in NBA history. Those numbers have been nowhere to be found after returning on Jan. 7 in a loss to the Orlando Magic. Technically hes questionable, but I expect him to play., Andrew Wiggins questionable for Game 3 due to ankle soreness, Andrew Wiggins is questionable for Game 3 in Dallas with left ankle soreness. Before dealing with the longest injury of his career, Wiggins looked well on his way to a second straight All-Star Game appearance. The Warriors have been down an All-Star wing lately. In their latest batch of injuries, Stephen Curry has missed significant time, and Draymond Green has been out as well. Assessing every Golden State players performance from the teams 108-99 win over New Orleans. Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) March 1, 2023. Sign up for our newsletter and get every update delivered to your inbox! He played through an ankle sprain in that game, which slowed his play down. DATE INJURY Andrew Wiggins has been cleared to return from his adductor strain. Follow us onFacebookandTwitter! He even used two of Wiggins' teammates, who happen to be two of the best shooters of all time, as examples that Wiggins can lean on right now. But, the intentions and the energy around what matters in the sense of winning, thats what its about. Wiggins has not appeared in a game since February 13 a Warriors win over the Washington Wizards. Kerr has since said that Wiggins has been cleared to play, but he's now dealing with an illness. The All-Star forward has been cleared to return to live practices with the Warriors. Wiggins is, Yeah, it was a crucial time in the game and the way our season has gone, as you know, theres questions about the heightened sense of urgency and about how every detail matters,, averaging 17.5 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 2.2 assists. Warriors vs. Pelicans injury report: So many absences for both teams. Playing in 22 of the Warriors' first 24 games, Wiggins averaged 19.1 points, 5.1 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.4 steals per game. Wiggins was dealing with a right adductor strain. Still, hes an electric player who is averaging 21.8 points per game and has the ability to take over at any moment. Andrew Wiggins has missed 1 game in his entire career (330/331) so its weird to see him leave with an injury tonight (questionable to return: right quad contusion). Appreciating Klay Thompson filling in the superstar shoes. Not listed on the injury report. He launched his mouthguard into the stands after getting frustrated with Jordan Pooles shot selection. Getting Wiggins as close to the version he was in the first month-plus of the season is vital to the Warriors. The Dubs have won five straight and Stephs return is on the horizon! Lets dive into the rest of the injury report. Andrew Wiggins will not play again tonight. This post originally appeared onWarriors Wire! He first went down with a right adductor strain and then was sidelined with two separate illnesses. This is the first weve heard of this injury so it does come as a surprise. Ryan Saunders said, well see how he feels throughout the day., INJURY UPDATES: Jeff Teague is off the injury report for the Timberwolves. The veteran wing has appeared in 29 of the Warriors 49 games and is playing 31.9 minutes per contest. Steph Curry and Zion Williamson highlight the list of players who arent available tonight. After sitting out the first 11 back-to-backs of the season, Thompson played in his first back-to-back in 1,411 days right before the All-Star break. "Just finding my groove, finding my rhythm. Yet few would consider Wiggins among the three best front-court players in the Western Conference even with Anthony Davis, Kawhi Leonard and Paul George missing time due to injury. Wiggins and Teague in, Thibs says, Derrick Rose (Left Knee Soreness) + Jeff Teague (Left Knee Contusion) and Andrew Wiggins (Right Quad Contusion) are all questionable tonight vs. New Orleans. The intentions still have to be that of a game. But hes come down with an illness and will miss tonight and tomorrow. After playing a pivotal role in the Golden State Warriors' race for the 2021-22 NBA title, small forward Andrew Wiggins has been out of the lineup for quite some time. This is the first weve heard of this injury Over the course of Wiggins most recent absence, Golden State has gone 3-2.