newsletter. Everything has to feel like a game. Slumps happen, and the timing of Wiggins' injury made everything that much worse. Getty Andrew Wiggins going through a post-practice workout on Friday. 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. Klay Thompson is once again not listed on the injury report. 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. Andrew Wiggins still isnt quite ready to return from a nagging injury thats taken surprisingly long to heal. Not listed on the injury report. Out Kevin Porter Jr. (left foot contusion). Anyone want to take bets on when (or if) Iguodala will return? In addition to the update on Wiggins, the Warriors recently received an update on a potential return for Curry. During a recent appearance on Steiny & Guru of 95.7 The Game, Warriors GM Bob Myers provided an update on Wiggins absence. But in four NBA seasons hes managed to play in just 114 career games. Before dealing with the longest injury of his career, Wiggins looked well on his way to a second straight All-Star Game appearance. This post originally appeared onWarriors Wire! I would be surprised if he plays, Andrew Wiggins (illness) was not with the team for shootaround in Utah today. pic.twitter.com/gJEJ1jsCir, Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) December 28, 2022. Wiggins has been cleared to play, but that clearance was met with unfortunate timing, as he came down with an illness around the same time he was It will be a bummer not watching him. 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. Not listed on the injury report, Slater tweeted. Odds & lines subject to change. And thats a special, privileged position to be in. Wiggins was coming off a subpar performance in last Saturdays 109-103 home loss at the hands of the LeBron James-less Los Angeles Lakers. He had his highest-scoring game of the season, finishing with 36 points on 14-for-19 shooting from the field. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. According to Anthony Slater of The Athletic, Golden State Warriors forward Andrew Wiggins is dealing with a setback in his injury return process. Andrew Wiggins (leg contusion) getting checked out by Warriors medical staff, Towns and Wiggins out for Wolves tonight vs. Warriors per Coach Ryan Saunders. Doesnt sound like anything serious, though. Out Jose Alvarado (right tibial stress reaction). And I promise you this, when were healthy, no one wants to see us in the postseason. According to the Warriors injury report, Wiggins is set to miss his second straight game due to personal reasons. If they can maintain that position while Curry and Wiggins are out, they should be in a solid place. Banged up at the end of a long season and no stakes on the line. Like Green, Porter isnt scoring the ball very efficiently this year, though its far and away the most efficient season of his career. He was named to his first All-Star team as a starter, no less and earned a big-time extension this past offseason. Andrew Wiggins has been cleared to return from his adductor strain. Warriors play Thunder on Tuesday and Grizzlies on Thursday. WebLearn about Andrew Wiggins's injury status at FOX Sports. 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. Wiggins was dealing with a right adductor strain. Once you start believing them, it becomes who you are, Green said, per ESPNs Kendra Andrews. JaMychal Green is now listed out with a right lower leg infection. 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. Golden State Warriors forward Andrew Wiggins has been cleared to return from his adductor injury, but that clearance was met with an Seemed like the injury was still bothering him post-shootaround today, Andrew Wiggins is 50-50 to play tonight, per Thibodeau. On Wednesday, the Warriors released multiple updates for several injured players, including a positive update regarding Wiggins status. Wiggins checks all those boxes. Fortunately for Warriors planned for him to play tomorrow vs Jazz. Out Andre Iguodala (right hip soreness). Jon Krawczynski: In Denver, Ryan Saunders says. section: | slug: warriors-andrew-wiggins-still-out-friday | sport: basketball | route: article_single_fantasy | He was a major reason the Warriors won the championship last season, and looked like a franchise cornerstone at the start of this season. Please enter a valid email and try again. 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. Here is Steve Kerr on it., Andrew Wiggins has been cleared to return from his adductor strain. 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, I mean, we expect to win a championship. Please enter a valid email and try again. The Warriors are already missing Stephen Curry because of a left leg injury, so theres increased pressure to deliver for the healthy bodies remaining on Golden States roster. 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. Saunders says he thinks the two are getting close, Andrew Wiggins was not at shootaround today because of the illness. Andrew Wiggins injury updates Wiggins was officially listed as questionable heading into the weekend but did get ruled out for the contest Sunday. "I'm trying to get back to how I was, just doing everything full speed. Andrew Wiggins is out tonight with a quad contusion, Wiggins (left quad contusion) now questionable for tonights game, Andrew Wiggins is out tonight, per Ryan Saunders, Andrew Wiggins was at shootaround this morning. Kerr has long been a huge fan of Wiggins and repeatedly has said how important his addition in February of 2020 was to the Warriors in the short term and long term. Doubtful Jonas Valaninas (left calf contusion). They will be game-time decisions, Andrew Wiggins is out tonight because of a right quad contusion. 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. But the news isnt who is out its who is in. He was shooting 51.1 percent from the field and 45 percent from deep. Guard Damion Lee has been placed in NBAs COVID health and safety protocol, per the NBAs official injury report. In their latest batch of injuries, Stephen Curry has missed significant time, and Draymond Green has been out as well. Getty Its the 10th straight game that Curry will have missed with this injury, but theres good news: hes expected to return sometime next week! Not many franchises can wholeheartedly say that., "I promise you this when we're healthy, no one wants to see us in the postseason." Go Dubs! After a recent win, Klay Thompson sent a warning to the rest of the NBA. Andrew Wiggins injury status vs. Grizzlies Wiggins was a late scratch for Thursdays matchup with a non-COVID illness. The Pelicans do not have the size to replace their starting center. And now, theyre going to have to simply keep their heads above water. So I reacted in a way that, obviously, put myself out of the game and put the team in a tough place. Appreciating Klay Thompson filling in the superstar shoes. Out Gary Payton II (right adductor soreness). Jerryd Bayless (Right Knee Sprain) is out. Out Gary Payton II (right adductor soreness). Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) January 29, 2023. 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. ANDREW WIGGINS INJURIES. Being from here, he tried to do all he could, just didnt work out., Andrew Wiggins officially listed as questionable for the game against the Raptors tomorrow night. Wiggins' next opportunity to play is Sunday's matchup with the Lakers. Bad injury luck has plagued them all season, and theyre just now starting to get fully healthy again. Chris Haynes seemed to confirm as much on last nights TNT broadcast, when he made it sound like a rather heavy situation. With 20 games left, its such a golden opportunity for us to increase our seeding. I promise you that. 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. Liddell was a second-round pick by the Pelicans in Junes draft, selected three spots ahead of where the Warriors took Rollins. "Just finding my groove, finding my rhythm. To him, it's simple. Well see. Adductor injury timeline, return date, latest updates on Warriors star. Bad injury luck has plagued them all season, and theyre just now starting to get fully healthy again. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. 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. Williamsons career has been bittersweet to this point. Andrew Wiggins injury status vs. Grizzlies Wiggins was a late scratch for Thursdays matchup with a non-COVID illness. The Pelicans added Richardson at the deadline in a trade with the San Antonio Spurs. Wiggins has not appeared in a game since February 13 a Warriors win over the Washington Wizards. He really did all he could to try and get ready to play. Stephen Curry is making good progress on his left shoulder subluxation, Warriors say. Please check your email for a confirmation. Theres a sense this could be his final missed game. And its starting to look like thats the norm as he gears up to do so again tonight. Powered by. Now lets check out the rest of the injury report. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. But Andrew Wiggins is the most curious absence, as hes been out indefinitely for personal reasons. Andrew Wiggins has been cleared to return from his adductor strain. 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. Appreciating Klay Thompson filling in the superstar shoes. Rockets injury report: Wiggins out, Klay in, Draymond questionable. Heres hoping that Rollins makes a full recovery soon so that he can have a full offseason training. Dub Hub:Bob Myers gives an update on Andrew Wiggins absence. The versatile forward had been sidelined with an adductor injury, and right as he was cleared to return, Wiggins came down with an illness that extended his absence. Wiggins was available in that game and scored just 14 points with three boards and four dimes while shooting just 6-for-15 from the field in 32 minutes of action in a 127-118 win for Golden State. 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. 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.. Wiggins will miss his seventh straight game Friday while he deals with personal matters. "I've told him everybody goes through this," Kerr said. Hes appeared in 22 of the teams 34 games this year and is playing 32.8 minutes per contest. The team is 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. WebChristopher Hine: Andrew Wiggins is out tonight because of a right quad contusion (same injury that caused him to miss time recently). The transition back to the court hasn't been easy. This is pretty noteworthy since those two games Wiggins has been ruled out for Wednesday night's game against the Memphis Grizzlies at Chase Center with a non-COVID illness. Curry has appeared in 26 of the teams 33 games and is playing 34.4 minutes. Golden State currently sits at 16-18 on the season, placing them right on the brink of the Play-In race. The bad news: Curry will miss his 11th consecutive game with a lower body injury. Anthony Slater of The Athletic reported on the issue on Tuesday night, noting that Wiggins was set to come back, but an illness will delay his return to the court by multiple games. Being forced to play without Wiggins and Curry is a tall order for the Warriors, who were struggling a bit even before those two went down. Turning into a 3-point threat has been great for Wiggins and the Warriors. 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. The star guard was putting up MVP-caliber numbers before he went down. "It's been a little tough," Wiggins said Tuesday after Warriors practice. Theyre back at home for the second half of a back-to-back, facing the Houston Rockets at 7:00 p.m. PT. With fourth quarter execution, clutch time type of situations, all that stuff does matter. To make matters worse, just as they were about to get Wiggins back, he ran into another problem. Prior to this season, the longest stretch of games he had missed was four. 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. 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." The All-Star forward has been cleared to return to live practices with the Warriors. Ill figure it out, sooner or later, Russell Westbrook still wants Sixth Man of Year award from time with Lakers, I did a lot to buy into the system there with the Lakers, Westbrook, per Haynes, Darvin Ham on team without LeBron and D'Angelo Russell: We have more than enough talent to take care of business, We have more than enough talent to still take care of our business., Darvin Ham confirms AD and Dennis will be able to play tonight, he made it clear today he means mentally tougher when things dont go their way, A date for his return is unknown. Lets dive into the rest of the injury report. 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. Percentage-wise, he was much better than Curry and Thompson before his injury. Kendra Andrews (@kendra__andrews) December 24, 2022. Sign up for the NEWS BIO SOCIAL STATS VIDEOS GAME LOG INJURIES. Out Andrew Wiggins (personal reasons) No word yet on when the Dubs can expect Wiggins back. "How will Wiggins get back to his pre-injury form? He is feeling better but we also dont want to take any chances with it, hopefully well be better tomorrow. The Warriors have been down an All-Star wing lately. Andrew Wiggins of the Golden State Warriors. 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. Sign up for our newsletter and get every update delivered to your inbox! The Warriors are 6-7 without Wiggins in this stretch. After a slow start to the season, they picked up the pace, but injuries to Andrew Wiggins and Stephen Curry have slowed down their progress. Rounding up all the Warriors and NBA news from around the web. What's next for Wiggins? 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. 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. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. 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. KAT listed as questionable, but I dont expect him to play, Karl-Anthony Towns (knee) and Andrew Wiggins (illness), who both missed the Timberwolves last game on Saturday, are questionable to play Monday against Brooklyn, Andrew Wiggins now listed as questionable with an illness. Andrew Wiggins is set to return for the Warriors to open their road trip in Oklahoma City tomorrow night. 1 option. Powered by. And thats the injury report, folks. Kerr joked, listened to Andres podcast for that info, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. No matter what the numbers say, Kerr isn't concerned with Wiggins. 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. Dane Moore: Derrick Rose, Jeff Teague and Andrew Wiggins all of whom missed Tuesdays game in Denver are questionable to play Thursday in Utah. Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reported that Curry could return to the Warriors within their next few games. Still, hes an electric player who is averaging 21.8 points per game and has the ability to take over at any moment. 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. Wiggins sick again as Warriors endure rough injury stretch originally appeared on NBC Sports Bayarea SAN FRANCISCO -- The Warriors' injury report runs deep right now. He hasnt played since February 13 as he attends to a family matter. Andrew Wiggins (right quad) is out tonight against the Bucks. Hes appeared in 22 of the teams 34 games this year and is playing 32.8 minutes per contest. Actually, Wiggins led the Warriors in 3-point percentage last season, making a career-high 39.3 percent of his attempts. 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. Oops. The veteran wing has appeared in 29 of the Warriors 49 games and is playing 31.9 minutes per contest. 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. Getty Andrew Wiggins of the Golden State Warriors. pic.twitter.com/YVfBthJAJG, NBA Communications (@NBAPR) January 28, 2023. But hes come down with an illness and will miss tonight and tomorrow. Andrew Wiggins has been cleared to return from his adductor strain. Doesnt believe itll impact his lateral movement. However, an illness delayed Wiggins return by four more games and counting. Wiggins is averaging 19.1 points, 5.1 rebounds and 1.4 steals on 51.1 percent shooting from the field through 22 games this season. With Steph Curry out (but not for much longer), Klay Thompson has filled his shoes as the Dubs no. Warriors vs. Heres Andrew Wiggins on his ankle twist from the last game. Andrew Wiggins has been ruled out for Friday's game. All well do is wish him and his family the best, and hold him in our thoughts. Andrew Wiggins is set to return for the Warriors to open their road trip in Oklahoma City tomorrow night. 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. Out Zion Williamson (right hamstring strain). Wiggins emerged as one of the best two-way players in the league last year, giving the Warriors a major boost during their championship run. Its starting to look like Curry might be back before too long. On Friday night, the Golden State Warriors are hosting the New Orleans Pelicans at the Chase Center in San Francisco, California. Hoping everything is OK with him and his family. Yeah, we all feel it, Thompson said via NBC Sports Bay Area when asked about the momentum Golden State has right now. 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. DATE INJURY Andrew Wiggins will not play again tonight. Would love your thoughts, please comment. Just getting a great rhythm and these role guys are getting such a great experience right now, its going to pay off huge come playoff time. Assessing every Golden State players performance from the teams 108-99 win over New Orleans. You want something really bad, like just getting a win. Make that the Rockets entire starting backcourt that will be out. "Even Steph [Curry] and Klay [Thompson], the greatest shooters on Earth. Thankfully my teammates responded extremely well, Klay (Thompson) with a big shot, JP with the game-winner at the end. 6-keys: media/fantasynews/nba/reg/free/stories, at His defense on Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum in the NBA Finals last year was a big reason why Golden State was able to bring home the gold. "Taking game-like shots, practicing everything at game speed," Wiggins said. Wiggins reflects on recent struggles, Kerr remains confident originally appeared on NBC Sports Bayarea. Something went wrong. Here is Steve Kerr on it. Warriors have a Wizards, Clippers (in LA) back-to-back before All-Star break, reports Antony Slater of The Athletic. 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. One star who wont be missing, though, is Klay Thompson, who will once again play in both halves of a back-to-back. This year hasnt gone smoothly for the Golden State Warriors. Rounding up all the Warriors and NBA news from around the web. Another game, another rim-rocking dunk from Jonathan Kuminga. Curry has appeared in 26 of the teams 33 games and is playing 34.4 minutes. After winning the NBA Championship last season, the Golden State Warriors have dealt with some serious adversity this year. Towns injury was a re-aggravation of some knee soreness that was lingering. Andrew Wiggins has not played since February 13. The Warriors' All-Star forward missed a month of action and 15 games from Dec. 5, 2022 through Jan. 4, 2023. Wiggins is on the same page there, waiting to get Dub Nation back out of their seats. Steph Curry, Andrew Wiggins, Jonathan Kuminga, James Wiseman, JaMychal Green and Andre Iguodala are all sidelined. Andrew Wiggins (illness) is out for the Wolves tonight. Before he got hurt, Wiggins was putting up some impressive numbers this season.