While were here, everything else is falling short. But hes come down with an illness and will miss tonight and tomorrow. Andrew Wiggins after 3 quarters After winning the NBA Championship last season, the Golden State Warriors have dealt with some serious adversity this year. Bad injury luck has plagued them all season, and theyre just now starting to get fully healthy again. 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. But the veteran wing, who has played in six games with NOLA, will sit this one out. 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. Scott Rafferty is a Senior NBA Editor for The Sporting News. 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. Klay Thompson scores 27 as Warriors keep rolling in 108-99 win over Pelicans. Here is Steve Kerr on it., Andrew Wiggins has been cleared to return from his adductor strain. Steph Curry (shoulder), JaMychal Green (leg infection), Jonathan Kuminga (foot) and James Wiseman (ankle) have all missed time due to injury. Would love your thoughts, please comment. Chris Haynes seemed to confirm as much on last nights TNT broadcast, when he made it sound like a rather heavy situation. Andrew Wiggins has been ruled out for Friday's game. Steph Curry, Andrew Wiggins, Jonathan Kuminga, James Wiseman, JaMychal Green and Andre Iguodala are all sidelined. To make matters worse, just as they were about to get Wiggins back, he ran into another problem. That means drills, practice, scrimmages and maybe shootaround as well. 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. The forward is not going to take the long-term risk here as the Warriors return home, even though hed be a huge boost to this team. Andrew Wiggins went through shootaround this morning in Dallas. Dane Moore: Derrick Rose, Jeff Teague and Andrew Wiggins all of whom missed Tuesdays game in Denver are questionable to play Thursday in Utah. Not listed on the injury report, Slater tweeted. Wiggins was dealing with a right adductor strain. Everything has to feel like a game. Wiggins is shooting 34 percent from the field and is 10-for-44 behind the 3-point line, good for a 22.7 percent clip.As the Warriors saw their lead Sunday night against the Brooklyn Nets slip away, Wiggins played under four minutes in the fourth quarter, scored a season-low four points, went 2-for-9 from the field and missed all three of his 3-pointers. KAT also questionable with the knee. By Brady Klopfer @BradyKlopferNBA Feb 24, 2023, 2:05pm PST 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. 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. NEWS BIO SOCIAL STATS VIDEOS GAME LOG INJURIES. Donte DiVincenzo should continue to start in his absence. Starting with a growing rivalry against the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night at Chase Center, Kerr is confident the Warriors soon will see the kind of player they love and need wearing a No. pic.twitter.com/gJEJ1jsCir. Wiggins is. He had his highest-scoring game of the season, finishing with 36 points on 14-for-19 shooting from the field. Andrew Wiggins has been cleared to return from his adductor strain. Non-COVID, Nemanja Bjelica now joins Andrew Wiggins with a questionable tag tonight vs Celtics with general illness. 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.. No matter what the numbers say, Kerr isn't concerned with Wiggins. Andrew Wiggins has been ruled out for Friday's game. The 28-year-old forward who broke out last season en route to being named an All-Star starter has not suited up for the Warriors since February 13 against the But well leave that in its own place. 22 jersey. Andrew Wiggins is set to return for the Warriors to open their road trip in Oklahoma City tomorrow night. 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. Kendra Andrews (@kendra__andrews) December 24, 2022. Following the evaluation, Wiggins One star who wont be missing, though, is Klay Thompson, who will once again play in both halves of a back-to-back. Slumps happen, and the timing of Wiggins' injury made everything that much worse. Teague and Wiggins both available tonight. Curry has been out since suffering injury on Feb. 4. Ryan Saunders said, well see how he feels throughout the day., INJURY UPDATES: Jeff Teague is off the injury report for the Timberwolves. The swelling is down around Andrew Wiggins eyes & he declared himself just now good to go for Wednesdays opener at Memphis, Andrew Wiggins said he doesnt know what caused his allergic reaction, said still needs to do allergy test. He really did all he could to try and get ready to play. On Friday night, the Golden State Warriors are hosting the New Orleans Pelicans at the Chase Center in San I dont think thats what anybody is planning for, Myers said when asked if Wiggins would miss a long portion of the rest of the season. Questionable Draymond Green (right knee contusion). 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. I promise you that. Both teams are missing tons of star talent. On Friday night, the Golden State Warriors are hosting the New Orleans Pelicans at the Chase Center in San Francisco, California. Yeah, we all feel it, Thompson said via NBC Sports Bay Area when asked about the momentum Golden State has right now. 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. Unfortunately he tore his ACL during Summer League, so his NBA debut will have to wait until next season. 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. Getty Klay pic.twitter.com/bmQAvDgNNc, Warriors on NBCS (@NBCSWarriors) March 1, 2023, Warriors Provide Crucial Update on Andrew Wiggins Extended Absence, Please review our privacy policy here: https://heavy.com/privacy-policy/, Copyright 2023 Heavy, Inc. All rights reserved. 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. "I'm not attacking as much as I used to," Wiggins said. And Andrew was playing so well before the injury. He will be re-evaluated again in two weeks, Andrews tweeted. According to Anthony Slater of The Athletic, Golden State Warriors forward Andrew Wiggins is dealing with a setback in his injury return process. You love to see it. They will be game-time decisions, Andrew Wiggins is out tonight because of a right quad contusion. 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. 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. 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. He hasnt played since February 13 as he attends to a family matter. He practiced fully for the first time since he suffered an adductor strain. The bad news: Curry will miss his 11th consecutive game with a lower body injury. Thats a lot of energy, athleticism, and rebounding that New Orleans will have to make up for. Its his second straight game on the sidelines. Im going to leave that alone. Josh Okogie is also not listed despite hurting his hip last night. 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. 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. Rockets injury report: Wiggins out, Klay in, Draymond questionable Lots of action on the Dubs injury report. 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. He still has been a defensive menace at times, but his shot is not falling. Wiggins has missed both of the Warriors last two games against the Memphis Grizzlies and Toronto Raptors both of which the Warriors won but is not set to return to action against the Thunder. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: fantasynews | arena: nba | pageType: stories | This year hasnt gone smoothly for the Golden State Warriors. Now lets check out the rest of the injury report. Andrew Wiggins injury updates Wiggins was officially listed as questionable heading into the weekend but did get ruled out for the contest Sunday. Just trying to get back in stride." Hes. Warriors planned for him to play tomorrow vs Jazz. Wiggins is on the same page there, waiting to get Dub Nation back out of their seats. 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. But, the intentions and the energy around what matters in the sense of winning, thats what its about. Doesnt believe itll impact his lateral movement. WebChristopher Hine: Andrew Wiggins is out tonight because of a right quad contusion (same injury that caused him to miss time recently). Derrick Rose is probable, Andrew Wiggins (illness) is questionable and didnt practice today. Powered by. Nance is a key part of the Pelicans bench unit, but will miss his third consecutive game. Andrew Wiggins is questionable tonight vs Rockets with left foot soreness. And, like Green, Porter is putting up some majestic numbers: hes averaging 19.2 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 5.6 assists per game. Getty While Curry's absence has understandably received the most attention, Wiggins missing four-straight games really hurts the Warriors as well. Curry has appeared in 26 of the teams 33 games and is playing 34.4 minutes. 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 After missing 10 games due to an adductor strain, Andrew Wiggins looked to be nearing a return to the Golden State Warriors starting lineup. 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. Andrew Wiggins has been cleared to return from his adductor strain. 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. Warriors forward Andrew Wiggins, who has missed the teams last five games, was re-evaluated earlier today in Philadelphia. Warriors planned for him to play tomorrow vs Jazz. Wiggins reflects on recent struggles, Kerr remains confident originally appeared on NBC Sports Bayarea. Out Gary Payton II (right adductor soreness). Portland Trail Blazers. According to a report from Chris Haynes, Andrew Wiggins has suddenly been downgraded to out against the LA Clippers due to personal reasons. Unfortunately, an injury has kept him sidelined for the last six weeks. Sign up for our newsletter and get every update delivered to your inbox! On Wednesday, the Warriors released multiple updates for several injured players, including a positive update regarding Wiggins status. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). Please check your email for a confirmation. NEWS BIO SOCIAL STATS VIDEOS GAME LOG INJURIES. The last time Wiggins played was Golden State's win over Houston on Dec. 3. Getting Wiggins as close to the version he was in the first month-plus of the season is vital to the Warriors. 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. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. Like Green, Porter isnt scoring the ball very efficiently this year, though its far and away the most efficient season of his career. And ahead of their January 30 matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reported on some positive injury news regarding Andrew Wiggins. 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. The one-time All-Star has appeared in 37 of the teams 62 games this season and has played 32.2 minutes per contest. After bringing home their fourth NBA Championship in eight years last season, they are struggling to maintain their spot in the playoff race this year. 1 option. Dub Hub:Bob Myers gives an update on Andrew Wiggins absence. Over the course of Wiggins most recent absence, Golden State has gone 3-2. After winning the NBA Championship last season, the, Bob Myers Give Good News On Stephen Curry and Andrew Wiggins, Warriors GM Bob Myers joins the show to talk about the current winning streak and is this the best basketball he has seen from this team this season. Get viral NBA graphics, memes, rumors and trending news delivered right to your inbox with the Clutch Newsletter. After winning the NBA Championship last season, the Golden State Warriors have dealt with some serious Bad injury luck has plagued them all season, and theyre just now starting to get fully healthy again. pic.twitter.com/gJEJ1jsCir, Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) December 28, 2022. Motivation high for him to play. He is clear for Game 3, per Kerr, Steve Kerr expects Andrew Wiggins to play in Game 3, Steve Kerr on Andrew Wiggins: I expect him to play (in Game 3). Assessing every Golden State players performance from the teams 108-99 win over New Orleans. Curry has been out since suffering injury on Feb. 4. Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) March 1, 2023. Golden State Warriors forward Andrew Wiggins has been cleared to return from his adductor injury, but that clearance was met with an So I reacted in a way that, obviously, put myself out of the game and put the team in a tough place. Sign up for the Warriors Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. 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. Andrew Wiggins went through shootaround without any limitations. Liddell (right knee ACL injury recovery). He launched his mouthguard into the stands after getting frustrated with Jordan Pooles shot selection. Before dealing with the longest injury of his career, Wiggins looked well on his way to a second straight All-Star Game appearance. 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. 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, Out Gary Payton II (right adductor soreness). Banged up at the end of a long season and no stakes on the line. While he didn't play, he was initially ruled as questionable. Warriors planned for him to play tomorrow vs Jazz. Andrew Wiggins is questionable to play tonight with an illness, Derrick Rose is out tonight. Thats not the expectation. 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. To make matters worse, just as they were about to get Wiggins back, he ran into another problem. Jon Krawczynski: In Denver, Ryan Saunders says. 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. Percentage-wise, he was much better than Curry and Thompson before his injury. Make that the Rockets entire starting backcourt that will be out. 34 Points (Season high) Follow us onFacebookandTwitter! Odds & lines subject to change. Would love your thoughts, please comment. 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. Stephen Curry, Draymond Green, Andrew Wiggins out tonight, Steph Curry, Draymond Green and Andrew Wiggins are out tonight against the Pelicans, per source. Doesnt sound like anything serious, though. Two-Way Wiggs was in full effect. Wiggins is averaging 19.1 points on 51.1% shooting from the field with 5.1 rebounds and 2.2 assists in 32.8 minutes per game. While Wiggins is staring a setback right in the face, the Warriors still have a little while to wait for Curry to return. Obviously were not going to pry, speculate, or pressure Wiggins into returning. In addition to the update on Wiggins, the Warriors recently received an update on a potential return for Curry. Even with his current struggles, Wiggins still is shooting a career-best 39.9 percent from long distance.But Wiggins is best when he's attacking the basket. Kerr joked, listened to Andres podcast for that info, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Out Andrew Wiggins He is expected to be re-evaluated later in the week. Out Larry Nance Jr. (left ankle sprain). The Warriors have been down an All-Star wing lately. He first went down with a right adductor strain and then was sidelined with two separate illnesses. Kerr has since said that Wiggins has been cleared to play, but he's now dealing with an illness. Having the chef back would be huge for the Warriors. newsletter. Out Jose Alvarado (right tibial stress reaction). Guard Damion Lee has been placed in NBAs COVID health and safety protocol, per the NBAs official injury report. I dont think thats happening. What's next for Wiggins? The Warriors are 6-7 without Wiggins in this stretch. Something went wrong. Out Andre Iguodala (right hip soreness). Andrew Wiggins of the Golden State Warriors. His defense on, As for this year, hes been putting up solid stats when hes been healthy. He had been in health and safety protocols. Assessing every Golden State players performance from the teams 108-99 win over New Orleans. You start going through these things and then you start believing them. Rounding up all the Warriors and NBA news from around the web. Warriors planned for him to play tomorrow vs Jazz, Slater tweeted. And now, theyre going to have to simply keep their heads above water. Out Kevin Porter Jr. (left foot contusion). 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. Anthony Slater You want something really bad, like just getting a win. Its starting to look like Curry might be back before too long. Prior to tipoff, Warriors coach Doing pretty well.. The Dubs have won five straight and Stephs return is on the horizon! Well see. The following was released by the NBA. Andrew Wiggins and Jeff Teague participated in the entirety of shootaround. 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. Despite Golden States injury issues, they are still confident in their ability to repeat as champions. Not listed on the injury report. Golden State signed Wiggins to a four-year contract extension worth more than $109 million right before the regular season began. Powered by. SAN FRANCISCO -- Andrew Wiggins throughout his nine-year NBA career has been incredibly durable. 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. He's one of the best athletes in basketball, leaps like he has springs in his shoes and everything slows down, making the game easier the closer he is to the rim. Andrew Wiggins is questionable tomorrow against the Wizards with a right ankle sprain. 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. 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. Doubtful Jonas Valaninas (left calf contusion). Rounding up all the Warriors and NBA news from around the web. Heres hoping that Rollins makes a full recovery soon so that he can have a full offseason training. Bob also talks about Curry injury and when he expects to see him on the court again. You'll now receive the top Warriors Wire stories each day directly in your inbox. 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. But Andrew Wiggins is the most curious absence, as hes been out indefinitely for personal reasons. Hes appeared in 22 of the teams 34 games this year and is playing 32.8 minutes per contest. Wiggins is, The star guard was putting up MVP-caliber numbers before he went down. Seemed like the injury was still bothering him post-shootaround today, Andrew Wiggins is 50-50 to play tonight, per Thibodeau. Wiggins' next opportunity to play is Sunday's matchup with the Lakers. And thats a special, privileged position to be in. "I think there's been some frustration since he returned." * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). 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. Here's everything we know about his injury and the latest news on when he may return. Stephen Curry have slowed down their progress, averaging 19.1 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 2.2 assists, averaging 30.0 points, 6.6 rebounds, and 6.8 assists, Draymond Green recently called on the team. Then came the end of 2022 and the start of 2023. This is pretty noteworthy since those two games Wiggins was hit again there in the Lakers game. In his last game before missing time due to injury, Wiggins tallied a career-high 36 points with eight made triples against the Houston Rockets on Dec. 3. Enjoy the game. Warriors have a Wizards, Clippers (in LA) back-to-back before All-Star "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. Wiggins will miss his seventh straight game Friday while he deals with personal matters. SIGN UP TO WATCH EVERY GAME ON NBA LEAGUE PASS:U.S. and U.K.|All other countries. But in four NBA seasons hes managed to play in just 114 career games. I feel it. Sign up for the The Dubs have won five straight and Stephs return is on the horizon! Not listed on the injury report. He played through an ankle sprain in that game, which slowed his play down. But hes come down with an illness and will miss tonight and tomorrow. He is feeling better but we also dont want to take any chances with it, hopefully well be better tomorrow. I think what youre asking is could he remain out for a long, long time? Golden State currently sits at 25-24, good for sixth place in the Western Conference but just 2.5 games out of 13th place. Wiggins has not appeared in a game since February 13 a Warriors win over the Washington Wizards. The Pelicans do not have the size to replace their starting center. On Friday night, the Golden State Warriors are hosting the New Orleans Pelicans at the Chase Center in San Francisco, California. The Pelicans added Richardson at the deadline in a trade with the San Antonio Spurs. Said he really felt it postgame before he went to bed. With Steph Curry out (but not for much longer), Klay Thompson has filled his shoes as the Dubs no. Monday's matchup with Atlanta will mark the fifth of eight straight home games for Golden State. 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. Getty Andrew Wiggins of the Golden State Warriors. Once you start believing them, it becomes who you are, Green said, per ESPNs Kendra Andrews. When hes on the court, he looks like he might go down as one of the greatest players in NBA history. This post originally appeared onWarriors Wire! Hes dealing with a family matter. 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. Warriors' Andrew Wiggins: Still out Friday. Andrew Wiggins still isnt quite ready to return from a nagging injury thats taken surprisingly long to heal. Here is Steve Kerr on it. Something went wrong. DATE INJURY 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. Sign up for the Theyre back at home for the second half of a back-to-back, facing the Houston Rockets at 7:00 p.m. PT. Memphis resting all their main guys tonight, as well. Lets dive into the rest of the injury report. Dont expect Payton to make his Warriors re-debut for quite a while. Getty To him, it's simple. Out Zion Williamson (right hamstring strain). 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. Please enter a valid email and try again. "I think it's a mindset thing. Thankfully my teammates responded extremely well, Klay (Thompson) with a big shot, JP with the game-winner at the end.