2004-2023 CBS Interactive. 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. Banged up at the end of a long season and no stakes on the line. Before dealing with the longest injury of his career, Wiggins looked well on his way to a second straight All-Star Game appearance. Andrew Wiggins remains out against the Blazers tomorrow night. Unfortunately, an injury has kept him sidelined for the last six weeks. Heres Andrew Wiggins on his ankle twist from the last game. The second overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft is still figuring out how to put things together, as hes been one of the least efficient scorers in the league this year. Theyre back at home for the second half of a back-to-back, facing the Houston Rockets at 7:00 p.m. PT. 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. Hes. "I'm trying to get back to how I was, just doing everything full speed. It feels like hes been listed as questionable a million times this year, and has almost always been able to play. 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. I would be surprised if he plays, Andrew Wiggins (illness) was not with the team for shootaround in Utah today. Assessing every Golden State players performance from the teams 108-99 win over New Orleans. Prior to this season, the longest stretch of games he had missed was four. Im going to leave that alone. Warriors planned for him to play tomorrow vs Jazz. Out Andrew Wiggins (personal reasons) No word yet on when the Dubs can expect Wiggins back. Yeah, we all feel it, Thompson said via NBC Sports Bay Area when asked about the momentum Golden State has right now. Gambling problem? Warriors forward Andrew Wiggins, who has missed the teams last five games, was re-evaluated earlier today in Philadelphia. Out Gary Payton II (right adductor soreness). Guard Damion Lee has been placed in NBAs COVID health and safety protocol, per the NBAs official injury report. No matter what the numbers say, Kerr isn't concerned with Wiggins. Out Jose Alvarado (right tibial stress reaction). The Dubs have won five straight and Stephs return is on the horizon! Andrew Wiggins has been ruled out for Friday's game. Tyus Jones doubtful and Covington is out, Andrew Wiggins (illness) was not at practice today. In addition to the update on Wiggins, the Warriors recently received an update on a potential return for Curry. Wiggins has been ruled out against the Hawks with a non-COVID illness. Portland Trail Blazers. Per Chris Haynes, Russell Westbrook still wants to win Sixth Man of the Year despite becoming a starter with the Clippers. Andrew Wiggins has not played since February 13. 22 jersey. Thats not the expectation. 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. Wiggins return would provide a much-needed boost to the Warriors rotation that is missing multiple pieces. Kerr joked, listened to Andres podcast for that info, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. KAT also questionable with the knee. 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. He will be reevaluated later this week. 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. Hes dealing with a family matter. The Dubs have won five straight and Stephs return is on the horizon! Andrew Wiggins has been ruled out for Friday's game. The superstar point guard is the fulcrum of everything Golden State does, and without him, theyve been forced to adapt on the fly. Obviously were not going to pry, speculate, or pressure Wiggins into returning. Wiggins reflects on recent struggles, Kerr remains confident originally appeared on NBC Sports Bayarea. 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. Something went wrong. Warriors planned for him to play tomorrow vs Jazz. Out E.J. 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. 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. WebLearn about Andrew Wiggins's injury status at FOX Sports. Derrick Rose is probable, Andrew Wiggins (illness) is questionable and didnt practice today. 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. Prior to tipoff, Warriors coach Assessing every Golden State players performance from the teams 108-99 win over New Orleans. Just trying to get back in stride." Wiggins (personal) won't play in Friday's game versus the Pelicans. 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. 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. Get viral NBA graphics, memes, rumors and trending news delivered right to your inbox with the Clutch Newsletter. All well do is wish him and his family the best, and hold him in our thoughts. 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. Warriors planned for him to play tomorrow vs Jazz. 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. If history tells us anything, its that Green will play. Curry has been out since suffering injury on Feb. 4. Jon Krawczynski: In Denver, Ryan Saunders says. Curry has been out since suffering injury on Feb. 4. The Pelicans do not have the size to replace their starting center. The Golden State Warriors have run into some injury problems. Feels better today. Its starting to look like Curry might be back before too long. 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. 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. No word yet on when the Dubs can expect Wiggins back. Teague and Wiggins both available tonight. Andrew Wiggins still isnt quite ready to return from a nagging injury thats taken surprisingly long to heal. How long is Andrew Wiggins out? Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. Andrew Wiggins of the Golden State Warriors. Andrew Wiggins going through a post-practice workout on Friday. Out Steph Curry (left superior tib/fib sprain). 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 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 Wiggins was dealing with a right adductor strain. Sign up for the Warriors Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. He launched his mouthguard into the stands after getting frustrated with Jordan Pooles shot selection. 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. Warriors' Andrew Wiggins: Still out Friday. Both teams are missing tons of star talent. "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. 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. The veteran wing has appeared in 29 of the Warriors 49 games and is playing 31.9 minutes per contest. But hes come down with an illness and will miss tonight and tomorrow. This year hasnt gone smoothly for the Golden State Warriors. 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. Thankfully my teammates responded extremely well, Klay (Thompson) with a big shot, JP with the game-winner at the end. Andrew Wiggins injury status vs. Grizzlies Wiggins was a late scratch for Thursdays matchup with a non-COVID illness. Turning into a 3-point threat has been great for Wiggins and the Warriors. 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. 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. Hes appeared in 22 of the teams 34 games this year and is playing 32.8 minutes per contest. 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. Andrew Wiggins has been cleared to return from his adductor strain. He first went down with a right adductor strain and then was sidelined with two separate illnesses. In addition to the update on Wiggins, the Warriors recently received an update on a potential return for Curry. This is the first weve heard of this injury 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. I did a lot to buy into the system there with the Lakers, Westbrook, per Haynes. What's next for Wiggins? His defense on, As for this year, hes been putting up solid stats when hes been healthy. Luckily for Curry and the Warriors, it was just a fine and not a suspension. Hoping everything is OK with him and his family. Percentage-wise, he was much better than Curry and Thompson before his injury. He will be re-evaluated again in two weeks. 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. 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. The Warriors' All-Star forward missed a month of action and 15 games from Dec. 5, 2022 through Jan. 4, 2023. But in four NBA seasons hes managed to play in just 114 career games. The star guard was putting up MVP-caliber numbers before he went down. Klay Thompson scores 27 as Warriors keep rolling in 108-99 win over Pelicans. To him, it's simple. 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. 6-keys: media/fantasynews/nba/reg/free/stories, at Out Steph Curry (left superior tib/fib sprain). They will be game-time decisions, Andrew Wiggins is out tonight because of a right quad contusion. While Curry's absence has understandably received the most attention, Wiggins missing four-straight games really hurts the Warriors as well. He has missed 13 games and counting. Lets dive into the rest of the injury report. Appreciating Klay Thompson filling in the superstar shoes. Steph Curry and Zion Williamson highlight the list of players who arent available tonight. Warriors head coach Steve Kerr confirmed that Wiggins participated in practice ahead of Golden State's Christmas Day win over Memphis. Kerr has since said that Wiggins has been cleared to play, but he's now dealing with an illness. Andrew Wiggins is questionable to play tonight with an illness, Derrick Rose is out tonight. Having the chef back would be huge for the Warriors. To make matters worse, just as they were about to get Wiggins back, he ran into another problem. The intentions still have to be that of a game. Following Tuesday's Dane Moore: Derrick Rose, Jeff Teague and Andrew Wiggins all of whom missed Tuesdays game in Denver are questionable to play Thursday in Utah. Two-Way Wiggs was in full effect. Their past success has been built around versatile athletic wings surrounding Curry and Thompson with Draymond Green roaming as the ultimate defender. He still has been a defensive menace at times, but his shot is not falling. 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 think what youre asking is could he remain out for a long, long time? Rounding up all the Warriors and NBA news from around the web. "Just finding my groove, finding my rhythm. Appreciating Klay Thompson filling in the superstar shoes. Bad injury luck has plagued them all season, and theyre just now starting to get fully healthy again. 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. With fourth quarter execution, clutch time type of situations, all that stuff does matter. The Pelicans added Richardson at the deadline in a trade with the San Antonio Spurs. 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. 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. Not listed on the injury report, Slater tweeted. While Wiggins is staring a setback right in the face, the Warriors still have a little while to wait for Curry to return. ANDREW WIGGINS INJURIES. With Steph Curry out (but not for much longer), Klay Thompson has filled his shoes as the Dubs no. Wiggins is on the same page there, waiting to get Dub Nation back out of their seats. The bad news: Curry will miss his 11th consecutive game with a lower body injury. He hasnt played since February 13 as he attends to a family matter. 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. He is expected to be re-evaluated later in the week. 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. Bad injury luck has plagued them all season, and theyre just now starting to get fully healthy again. During a recent appearance on Steiny & Guru of 95.7 The Game, Warriors GM Bob Myers provided an update on Wiggins absence. 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. Andrew Wiggins is not with the team currently. Over the course of Wiggins most recent absence, Golden State has gone 3-2. Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reported that Curry could return to the Warriors within their next few games. 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. Would love your thoughts, please comment. Again, no surprises, as Rollins has already been ruled out for the year. Wiggins has not appeared in a game since February 13 a Warriors win over the Washington Wizards. They have also been without Stephen Curry for eight straight games and counting. 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. Draymond Green recently called on the team to stay mentally tough, noting that theyre in a fragile state. 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. Dub Hub:Bob Myers gives an update on Andrew Wiggins absence. With 20 games left, its such a golden opportunity for us to increase our seeding. Not listed on the injury report. Before dealing with the longest injury of his career, Wiggins looked well on his way to a second straight All-Star Game appearance. 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. 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. "Even Steph [Curry] and Klay [Thompson], the greatest shooters on Earth. Williamsons career has been bittersweet to this point. Hopefully that continues to be the case. With Steph Curry out (but not for much longer), Klay Thompson has filled his shoes as the Dubs no. 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 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. Sign up for our newsletter and get every update delivered to your inbox! Warriors planned for him to play tomorrow vs Jazz, Slater tweeted. Well see. Golden State first played the Wizards this season back in January on the road. He was immediately ejected from the contest, and the NBA followed up the ejection with further punishment. Andrew Wiggins injury status vs. Grizzlies Wiggins was a late scratch for Thursdays matchup with a non-COVID illness. Chris Haynes seemed to confirm as much on last nights TNT broadcast, when he made it sound like a rather heavy situation. Seemed like the injury was still bothering him post-shootaround today, Andrew Wiggins is 50-50 to play tonight, per Thibodeau. Not having Valaninas would be a big loss for New Orleans, both literally and figuratively. Not many franchises can wholeheartedly say that., "I promise you this when we're healthy, no one wants to see us in the postseason." 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. Hes appeared in 22 of the teams 34 games this year and is playing 32.8 minutes per contest. Getting Wiggins as close to the version he was in the first month-plus of the season is vital to the Warriors. Curry has been out since suffering injury on Feb. 4, Wojnarowski tweeted. Andrew Wiggins will not play again tonight. Another game, another rim-rocking dunk from Jonathan Kuminga. 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. Odds & lines subject to change. 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. It seems that all the restrictions are officially off! You love to see it. Unfortunately he tore his ACL during Summer League, so his NBA debut will have to wait until next season. Jerryd Bayless (Right Knee Sprain) is out. He seems to be making good progress, and will be re-evaluated on Wednesday. "I do think the long absence hurt him," Steve Kerr said Tuesday. He had been in health and safety protocols. Andrew Wiggins (illness) is out for the Wolves tonight. NEWS BIO SOCIAL STATS VIDEOS GAME LOG INJURIES. SIGN UP TO WATCH EVERY GAME ON NBA LEAGUE PASS:U.S. and U.K.|All other countries. All Rights Reserved. Would love your thoughts, please comment. Golden State Warriors forward Andrew Wiggins is currently labeled questionable for Monday nights scheduled matchup against the Washington Wizards at home. He will be re-evaluated again in two weeks, Andrews tweeted. Oops. 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. But the news isnt who is out its who is in. Then came the end of 2022 and the start of 2023. As for this year, hes been putting up solid stats when hes been healthy. Warriors have a Wizards, Clippers (in LA) back-to-back before All-Star 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. I promise you that. Anyone want to take bets on when (or if) Iguodala will return? A daily roundup of Golden State Warriors news from Golden State of Mind, By submitting your email, you agree to our, Warriors vs. 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. Wiggins was hit again there in the Lakers game. Everything has to feel like a game. Klay Thompson scores 27 as Warriors keep rolling in 108-99 win over Pelicans. 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. 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. Those numbers have been nowhere to be found after returning on Jan. 7 in a loss to the Orlando Magic. He was a major reason the Warriors won the championship last season, and looked like a franchise cornerstone at the start of this season. Here is Steve Kerr on it., Andrew Wiggins has been cleared to return from his adductor strain. On Wednesday, the Warriors released multiple updates for several injured players, including a positive update regarding Wiggins status. Please enter a valid email and try again. He missed 20 of the defending champ's first 49 games to start the 2022-23 season due to an adductor strain, a foot injury, and a non-COVID illness. Before he got hurt, Wiggins was putting up some impressive numbers this season. Out Andre Iguodala (right hip soreness). While he didn't play, he was initially ruled as questionable. Andrew Wiggins is questionable tomorrow against the Wizards with a right ankle sprain. #DubNation, Kylen Mills (@KylenMills) January 4, 2023. SAN FRANCISCO -- Andrew Wiggins throughout his nine-year NBA career has been incredibly durable. 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. 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.