Report: Andrew Wiggins nearing return to Warriors
Since early December, the Golden State Warriors have been without a key contributor from their run to the 2022 NBA Finals. 2021-22 All-Star forward Andrew Wiggins last played on Dec. 3 against the Houston Rockets. Wiggins has now been out 21 games due to a personal matter.
With only three games left on the schedule, the Warriors could be getting back their All-Star forward just before the start of a playoff run. According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, Wiggins is nearing a return to the team and is expected to be back early in the week.
Via @wojespn on Twitter:
ESPN Sources: Golden State Warriors All-Star forward Andrew Wiggins is nearing a return to the team and is expected to be back early this week. Wiggins has missed 21 games attending to a family matter. Huge boost for the defending champions and sixth seed in the West. pic.twitter.com/bQAw8ixINI
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) April 3, 2023
If Wiggins returns during the regular season’s final week, he could be available for the Warriors’ final two games before the playoffs. The Warriors play a pair of road contests to close out the season against the Sacramento Kings and Portland Trail Blazers.
Prior to his absence, Wiggins tallied a season-high 36 points on 14-of-19 shooting from the field with eight made triples to go along with five boards, two steals, two assists and a block in Golden State’s blowout win over Houston.
Over 37 games during the 2022-23 season, Wiggins is averaging 17.1 points on 47.3% shooting from the field and 39.6% from beyond the arc to go along with five rebounds and 2.3 assists in 32.2 minutes per game.
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