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With the NBA season at a standstill, there have been rumblings of a potential play for big names like Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bradley Beal to restore the Golden State Warriors’ superteam feel. Yet many of those scenarios would mean parting ways with the newly acquired Andrew Wiggins. According to Anthony Slater of The Athletic, the […]

Andrew Wiggins was the No. 1 overall pick of the 2014 draft. Since entering the league, he’s made $77,822,123 through NBA contracts and that dollar amount is only going to rise moving forward, per Spotrac. The Cleveland Cavaliers drafted Wiggins with the first pick. The athletic swingman signed a two-year, $11.27 million rookie contract with […]

In a story posted by Bleacher Report’s Ric Bucher, league officials shared takes on what moves the Golden State Warriors could consider heading into next season. However, as Bucher notes, “there has been no indication…that the Warriors are exploring ways to improve by tinkering with their current core” of Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, Draymond Green […]

Though he hasn’t said so definitively, Golden State Warriors president Bob Myers does not seem to be interested in trading any members of the team’s core. Via Ric Bucher of Bleacher Report: Warriors GM Bob Myers declined to talk about the team’s future plans before this season is officially over, but there has been no […]

It appears the Golden State Warriors have already made up their mind with regards to the NBA’s recent announcement of allowing certain teams to re-open their practice facilities starting May 1. Logan Murdock of NBC Sports reports that with social distancing measures still being strictly implemented in the city of San Francisco, the Warriors will […]

Golden State Warriors majority owner Joe Lacob was among those in the organization who initially believed D’Angelo Russell was the kind of impact player the Dubs needed in Kevin Durant’s absence. But while Lacob acknowledged Russell played well for the Warriors when he was healthy, he noted the decision to trade him to the Minnesota […]

The Golden State Warriors were having a miserable 2019-20 campaign prior to the untimely suspension of the season. After imposing their dominance on the NBA for the last half-decade, Golden State found itself in unfamiliar territory at the bottom of the league standings. In fact, right before the league-hiatus, the Warriors became the only team […]

Andrew Wiggins seems to be settling into his new home pretty well. In Tuesday’s game against the Golden State Warriors and the Los Angeles Clippers, the 25-year-old wing showed exactly the kind of athleticism that got him drafted No. 1 overall back in 2014. Despite the Warriors being down a whopping 34 points at the […]

Golden State Warriors power forward Draymond Green says the Dubs’ environment is going to be great for small forward Andrew Wiggins. Wiggins has actually said a few times the vibe around the Warriors is exactly what he needed in this next step of his basketball career. Draymond Green on how the Warriors’ genuine environment is […]

Golden State Warriors newcomer Andrew Wiggins praised Stephen Curry in his first game playing next to the two-time MVP. The 6-foot-8 wing was the beneficiary of many open looks throughout a 121-113 loss to the Toronto Raptors, seeing first-hand what it’s like to make use of Curry’s gravity. “He makes everyone great,” said Wiggins after […]

There can be no denying that the NBA has not been the same this season without the talents of the Golden State Warriors’ Stephen Curry, as he has missed all but 4 games this season due to a fractured left hand. Now, Curry is back, and he wasted no time in showing the fans what […]

Toronto Raptors head coach Nick Nurse believes Golden State Warriors small forward Andrew Wiggins will play for Team Canada in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Nurse is the head coach of Team Canada: Nurse said he's hoping wiggins plays for Canada this summer and then adds "I think he will" — Eric Smith (@Eric__Smith) March 6, […]

Andrew Wiggins is thrilled the Minnesota Timberwolves traded him to the Golden State Warriors and not anywhere else. Wiggins, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2014 NBA Draft out of Kansas, believes his time with the Timberwolves was up and that the Warriors are the perfect organization for him moving forward: Andrew Wiggins on […]

On Tuesday against the Denver Nuggets, Golden State Warriors wing Andrew Wiggins recorded his second-career game of double-digit assists. All in all, Wiggins scored 22 points, dished 10 assists and grabbed five rebounds in the Warriors 116-100 victory over Denver. The former No. 1 pick’s passing ability has Golden State head coach Steve Kerr excited […]

Andrew Wiggins will miss his first game with the Golden State Warriors on Thursday against the Los Angeles Lakers. Wiggins has a upper back injury: Andrew Wiggins – Thoracic spasm (upper back) – is out for tonight’s game against the Lakers. — Warriors PR (@WarriorsPR) February 28, 2020 Wiggins is putting up 19.2 points, 3.5 […]

The NBA has fined the Minnesota Timberwolves $25,000 for violating the league’s policy on resting players. The Timberwolves have been fined $25,000 for violating the league’s player resting policy when team rested D’Angelo Russell — a healthy player — during a road game on Feb. 23. — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) February 27, 2020 The Timberwolves […]

Golden State Warriors small forward Andrew Wiggins, just like pretty much anyone who has ever been around Stephen Curry, is in awe of the shots the two-time MVP can make with ease. Steph is close to playing again for the Warriors. Everyone in Golden State is curious to see how Curry and Wiggins are going […]

Minnesota Timberwolves president Gersson Rosas traded Andrew Wiggins to the Golden State Warriors to acquire D’Angelo Russell because Minnesota had a glaring need at point guard. With that said, one could argue both teams won the trade. The Timberwolves finally got their All-Star point guard next to big man Karl-Anthony Towns, while the Warriors got […]

Golden State Warriors small forward Andrew Wiggins could miss his first game with the Dubs on Tuesday against the Sacramento Kings. Wiggins didn’t practice on Monday because of a leg contusion, and the Warriors are now listing him as questionable to face the Kings. Andrew Wiggins (leg contusion) and Marquese Chriss (left calf soreness) did […]

Golden State Warriors wing Andrew Wiggins is yet to play a real game with Stephen Curry, but it took just one scrimmage together for the two-time MVP to impress the recently acquired forward. In Curry’s first scrimmage back as he prepares for his return from a broken hand, his impact was evident to Wiggins. The […]

With Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson coming back next season, the Golden State Warriors had no need for D’Angelo Russell and thus traded him to the Minnesota Timberwolves for Andrew Wiggins. You could argue both teams won the trade. The Timberwolves finally got their All-Star point guard next to star big man Karl-Anthony Towns, while […]

Golden State Warriors superstar point guard Stephen Curry made his first comments about new small forward Andrew Wiggins on Saturday after practice. Curry says the former No. 1 overall pick is a “walking 20 points.” Steph Curry on Andrew Wiggins: "He's a walking 20 points. The intangibles he can bring, cutting, length on defense, all […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr has been impressed with how quickly new small forward Andrew Wiggins has picked up the Dubs’ offense. The Warriors may be 0-4 with Wiggins, but Kerr’s praise means something since he’s coached some special players during his time with Golden State: Steve Kerr on Andrew Wiggins: “I’m not […]

Andrew Wiggins dropped yet another efficient night in Thursday’s loss to the Houston Rockets, his third game shooting over 58% from the floor in his four games with the Golden State Warriors. Warriors head coach Steve Kerr and former teammate Robert Covington spoke about his alleged improvement since changing jerseys: “Now that I’ve seen him […]

The Golden State Warriors could make some moves in the near future, as most league executives expect them to package their assets obtained through a trade with the Minnesota Timberwolves in search of a fourth star, according to ESPN’s Tim Bontemps. However, some other believe Golden State could still envision Andew Wiggins and two high-ceiling […]

Golden State Warriors power forward Draymond Green claims he and star point guard Stephen Curry want to help new small forward Andrew Wiggins “reach his promise.” Wiggins hasn’t lived up to being the No. 1 overall pick of his draft class despite his jaw-dropping athleticism and the fact that his points per game average is […]

Golden State Warriors power forward Draymond Green is setting the bar high for newcomer Andrew Wiggins. Green believes Wiggins can become an “All-Defensive player” with the Warriors. “I think he can be an All-Defensive player,” Green said of Wiggins, via Anthony Slater of The Athletic. “That’s one of my goals for him. As a leader […]

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green has never been one to hold a younger player’s hand or gently acclimate them to what has been, traditionally, a culture of winning. He certainly will not start with Andrew Wiggins. Green alluded to the media’s presentation of Wiggins as a bust by pointing out his desire and the […]

In a lost season for the Golden State Warriors, head coach Steve Kerr believes it’s important for superstar point guard Stephen Curry and newcomer Andrew Wiggins to develop chemistry, both on and off the court. Curry is reportedly targeting a March return to the court: “I think it’s important for Steph and Andrew to get […]

One of the reasons Jimmy Butler supposedly requested a trade from the Minnesota Timberwolves was he didn’t feel like he could compete against elite teams with Andrew Wiggins and Karl-Anthony Towns by his side. Butler reportedly had issues with Wiggins’ work ethic and approach on defense during the 2017-18 season. When Butler practiced for the […]

As part of a recent interview with The Athletic, Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr admitted that he is open to the idea of experimenting with Andrew Wiggins as this season plays on. Wiggins spent the entirety of his NBA career with Minnesota Timberwolves until this season’s trade deadline, when the former No. 1 […]

The Golden State Warriors are tinkering with their new core piece, Andrew Wiggins, shortly after exiling D’Angelo Russell to the Minnesota Timberwolves hours before the trade deadline last week. Considering Wiggins will play a complementary role to the All-Star duo of Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson, Warriors coaches are already masterminding ways to incorporate him […]

New Golden State Warriors recruit Andrew Wiggins made his third appearance for the Dubs on Wednesday, finishing with a game-high 27 points (9-of-14 from the field, 6-of-6 from the line), three triples, four rebounds, five assists, two steals, and four blocks in 34 minutes of play. Unfortunately for Wiggins, the Warriors have failed to log […]

Former Chicago Bulls and Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Tom Thibodeau has been with the Golden State Warriors for the past few days just hanging out, allowing him to reunite with small forward Andrew Wiggins. Thibodeau coached Wiggins on the Timberwolves, who fired the former Coach of the Year last season in January. Wiggins, though, still […]

New Golden State Warriors small forward Andrew Wiggins is one of the most polarizing players in the NBA. Wiggins never lived up to the hype of being a No. 1 overall draft pick with the Minnesota Timberwolves. While no one is doubting his scoring ability and natural athleticism, Wiggins is a negative on defense and […]

The Golden State Warriors’ roster has been in flux over the past eight months, seeing Kevin Durant part, D’Angelo Russell arrive and leave, and now Andrew Wiggins being added to the fold. With that, there will understandably be an adjustment period for Wiggins, who will have to get used to the team’s unique style, which […]

Golden State Warriors wing Andrew Wiggins played his first game with Draymond Green on Monday night. Following their 113-101 loss to the Miami Heat, Wiggins spoke about his first experience playing alongside Golden State’s charismatic veteran: “It was great. He’s a great motivator. Great leader and if you’re open he’s going to find you.” Wiggins […]

For Draymond Green who knows the Golden State Warriors system inside-out, Andrew Wiggins will fit in with the team’s core “for a long time.’ At the trade deadline, the Warriors acquired Wiggins plus two draft picks in exchange for Jacob Evans, D’Angelo Russell and Omari Spellman. Ahead of Monday’s duel against the Miami Heat, Green […]

Draymond Green gave his two cents on the recent trade that sent D’Angelo Russell to the Minnesota Timberwolves and yielded Andrew Wiggins as a return piece for the Golden State Warriors. The Warriors veteran praised Wiggins while maintaining the swap is one that will favor both players at the end: “It’s a great situation for […]