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Another day, another non-vaccination for Kyrie Irving. The Brooklyn Nets star has become the unofficial poster boy for NBA superstars who refuse to get vaccinated against COVID-19 despite repeated pleas from peers and league officials. While Golden State Warriors forward Andrew Wiggins finally relented recently, Irving continues to stand by his controversial stance. He said […]

As the NBA season gets ready to fire up in the next couple of weeks, the Golden State Warriors will now have Andrew Wiggins available for the entire year. This comes after plenty of waffling back and forth but Wiggins ultimately deciding to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Warriors superstar Stephen Curry weighed in on the […]

Andrew Wiggins has been vaccinated, and so Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr wants all the talk about the issue to stop. Kerr himself confirmed that Wiggins has finally decided to take the COVID-19 vaccine, and he shared how the swingman appreciated their acknowledgement of it. However, the Warriors head coach emphasized that it’s […]

Golden State Warriors forward Andrew Wiggins has received the COVID-19 vaccine, Head Coach Steve Kerr told the media Sunday morning. Andrew Wiggins got vaccinated, per Steve Kerr. He will be available for home games this season. — Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) October 3, 2021 Wiggins was hesitant to receive the vaccine, and was in danger of […]

Golden State Warriors forward Andrew Wiggins has been one of several players in the NBA to refuse to take the COVID-19 vaccine despite the league’s heavy push prior to the 2021-22 season. Wiggins has been vocal about his hesitency, despite the possibility that he won’t be permitted to play home games due to San Francisco’s […]

We need to talk about the anti-vaxxers in the NBA. Before anyone tries to complain: the vaccine is actually effective. A quick Google search should land you with many peer-reviewed studies on the effectiveness of these shots. These studies were made by actual professionals who studied viruses their entire lives and do this for a […]

SAN FRANCISCO – The Golden State Warriors finally have all their players at camp as Draymond Green made his practice debut. He was away from the team handling personal matters. Since it was his first day back, he spoke with the media, and as always, Green didn’t hold back on answering any questions, even the […]

With a ton of controversy surrounding Andrew Wiggins over concerns of him not yet being vaccinated in compliance to the city of San Francisco’s vaccination mandate, it has left the Golden State Warriors pondering their next move. If Wiggins does end up declining to get his vaccination shot, then the Warriors may be forced to […]

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has been one of the strongest proponents of the COVID-19 vaccine. Recently, the legendary big man went off on Kyrie Irving and the Brooklyn Nets star’s unwillingness to get vaccinated. This time around, Kareem has set his sights on Washington Wizards stud Bradley Beal and Andrew Wiggins of the Golden State Warriors. Aside […]

NBA spokesman Mike Bass announced Wednesday that “any player who elects not to comply with local vaccination mandates will not be paid for games that he misses.” New York and San Francisco have local COVID-19 vaccine requirements for Brooklyn Nets, New York Knicks and Golden State Warriors players to participate in home games. The Knicks are […]

NBA media day sessions have been filled with questions on COVID-19 vaccination and where players stand on the subject. One Golden State Warriors player, Andrew Wiggins, is at the center of the headlines as he’s in line to miss every single home game should he refuse to get the shot. That’s why this one photo […]

Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac, still recuperating from his rash of injuries, suddenly found himself on the spotlight anew because of his adamant refusal to get vaccinated against COVID-19. Isaac, Kyrie Irving of the Brooklyn Nets, Bradley Beal of the Washington Wizards, Dwight Howard of the Los Angeles Lakers, and Andrew Wiggins of the Golden […]

The Golden State Warriors still have a huge unknown coming into training camp. Andrew Wiggins, as it stands, could potentially miss all of the team’s home games should he still refuse the COVID-19 vaccine. The Warriors swingman had his religious exemption request officially denied by the NBA, with little recourse but to get vaccinated or […]

San Francisco, CA – Time is ticking for Andrew Wiggins to decide on getting vaccinated or not. If he doesn’t, consequences will impact him and his Golden State Warriors teammates. He won’t be allowed to play in home games and would lose out on a ton of money. Last season, Wiggins announced he wouldn’t be […]

With the new NBA season about to begin in just a few weeks, all the talk lately has been centered on the continued refusal of some NBA players to get vaccinated against COVID-19. There have been several debates on the issue, including the ones pouring over on social media, and Portland Trail Blazers guard CJ […]

SAN FRANCISCO — The Andrew Wiggins vaccination issue is an ongoing concern for the Golden State Warriors. The 2014 No. 1 draft pick is the only member of the team not vaccinated and could potentially miss home games because of not getting the vaccine. At media day Stephen Curry weighed in on the subject. “At […]

Golden State Warriors stud Andrew Wiggins has emerged as one of the most controversial players in the NBA of late after he revealed his strong stance against the COVID-19 vaccine. Reports suggest that Wiggins and the Warriors could face major repercussions if he refuses to get vaccinated, which might include not being able to play […]

As of right now, Golden State Warriors swingman Andrew Wiggins can’t play home games in the regular season because he’s unvaccinated against COVID-19. Wiggins tried for a religious exemption but was denied. However, because San Francisco’s vaccination rule doesn’t go into effect until Oct. 13, Wiggins will be at Monday’s Media Day, will practice in […]

Enes Kanter is a devout follower of his religion. The Boston Celtics center is a Muslim by faith, and he makes sure to follow the traditions of the Muslims to the T. He believes in all the core beliefs his religion preaches So when Kanter was asked about players citing religious beliefs as reason to […]

Everyone who knows about their NBA history knows that Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is not afraid of taking a stand on important topics. That still holds true today, as the former Los Angeles Lakers center dropped some harsh words on NBA stars that refuse to get the COVID-19 vaccine. In an email interview with The Rolling Stone, […]

It’s official. Andrew Wiggins has been denied religious exemption from San Francisco’s city vaccination mandate. The Golden State Warriors star either has to get the COVID-19 vaccine or face the consequences that come with refusing it. The NBA released a statement on its denial of the Warriors forward. Via Reuters: “The NBA has reviewed and […]

On the matter of COVID-19 restrictions, the city of San Francisco requires everyone to be vaccinated for large indoor events. They will not be changing any rules for Golden State Warriors forward Andrew Wiggins. Earlier reports were saying if he got a religious or medical exemption, he might be able to play. It is now […]

Opposing teams aren’t the only thing in the way of the Golden State Warriors’ path back to the postseason. According to Rusty Simmons of the San Francisco Chronicle, Andrew Wiggins is still refusing the COVID-19 vaccine. If he doesn’t get vaccinated, it could result in him missing home games and losing a ton of money […]

The Golden State Warriors’ problem with the backup point guard position is minute compared to the potential starting lineup dilemma. The city of San Francisco requires all players and employees to be vaccinated before entering the Chase Center. Anyone who isn’t vaccinated is not allowed entry, and that includes players. Interestingly, sources say starting small […]

The Golden State Warriors continue to be one of the teams most heavily linked to making a huge offseason splash. They have a rare combination of win-now superstars and a war chest of assets at their disposal to warrant heavy speculation on the trade front. There has been one constant in all the hypothetical trade […]

Kemba Walker of the Thunder knows the Golden State Warriors find themselves in an interesting situation this offseason. It looks like Klay Thompson will finally come back next year, giving the Warriors a reliable big three once again. It’s unclear what the front office plans to do with Kelly Oubre Jr., as he’s set to […]

While the Canada men’s basketball team failed to qualify for the Tokyo Olympics this summer, Golden State Warriors forward Andrew Wiggins is still proud of what the team has accomplished. Canada lost to the Czech Republic in the semifinal of their qualifying tournament, effectively knocking them out of the competition. Wiggins was terrific in the […]

The Golden State Warriors are expected to be title contenders once again with the return of Klay Thompson next season. According to Stephen A. Smith, however, there is one move they can do to be surefire champions: trade for Ben Simmons. In fact, Stephen A. has a trade proposal in mind to get that done […]

Philadelphia 76ers guard Ben Simmons has taken a ton of flack over the past couple of days. After the Sixers were stunned and eliminated by the fifth seed Atlanta Hawks, the NBA world has had strong opinions about trading Simmons to perhaps finally break his pairing with Joel Embiid. They’ve been together and considered a […]

Stephen Curry is just a few weeks removed from his 2020-21 season ending, but the Golden State Warriors star is already trying to get back into shape. Sure, the Warriors icon is already back in the gym a week after going on a vacation with Ayesha in Cabo. But that’s not what we’re talking about. […]

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry has shown his full support to his teammate Andrew Wiggins, who just confirmed his commitment to the Canada National Basketball Team. In an Instagram post on Monday, Wiggins shared a photo of him in Team Canada gear. His caption seems to suggest he is playing for the national squad […]

The Golden State Warriors have a busy offseason ahead. If there’s one message the Dubs received in this turbulent season, it’s that they must do everything they can to build a contending team around Stephen Curry. Curry showed the front office why they need to build around him and perhaps maximize his prime years as […]

SAN FRANCISCO — The Golden State Warriors failed to make the first round of the NBA playoffs for the second year in a row. However, there are plenty of positives the franchise can take from the up-and-down season. Andrew Wiggins posted career highs in field goal and three-point percentage. He averaged 18.6 points per game […]

The Golden State Warriors came ever-so-close to defeating LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers in the play-in game on Wednesday night. It took an improbably LeBron three-pointer to lift the Lakers over the Warriors. However, one bright spot was the impressive play of Andrew Wiggins, who was given the tough task of guarding LeBron […]

LeBron James doesn’t get his shot blocked often. Denials against the Los Angeles Lakers star are even more scarce on jump-shots, let alone fadeaways. But apparently Golden State Warriors forward Andrew Wiggins didn’t get that memo. The Toronto-born swingman stood his ground against James, who was bumping bodies in the post. Wiggins refused to yield […]

In a rather unsurprising move, the Golden State Warriors are resting their attacking core in Stephen Curry and Andrew Wiggins, as well as their defensive anchor in Draymond Green to prepare for their final game of the season against the Memphis Grizzlies and for the play-in tournament. According to Anthony Slater of The Athletic, the […]

With the way he’s been playing, Stephen Curry needs a day of rest. Or two. Or 34696. Curry was given a day off by Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr on Thursday as he skipped practice to get some much-needed respite. He’s been averaging around 37 minutes but with an incredibly high usage rate in […]

Andrew Wiggins borrowed the spotlight from Stephen Curry for a bit after throwing down a vicious slam against the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday. Safe to say, Curry was impressed. In the early goings of the fourth quarter of the hotly contested game, Wiggins broke bad. He received a pass from the elbow from Juan Toscano-Anderson […]

The Golden State Warriors’ faithful are counting the days to the much-awaited return of Klay Thompson. Even Dubs head coach Steve Kerr is already dreaming of that day, and at this point, Kerr already has a defensive pairing in mind for Klay next season–Andrew Wiggins. Wiggins is not exactly the first name that comes to […]