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The Golden State Warriors won't be at full strength when they host the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday night. Future hall-of-fame point guard Steph Curry is out with a left peroneal strain, and fellow veteran Andrew Wiggins will also miss the contest. Here's everything we know about Wiggins' injury and playing status vs. the Pelicans.
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Andrew Wiggins injury status vs. Pelicans
Wiggins is listed as out with a back strain, via the NBA injury report.
This comes as no surprise, as Warriors head coach Steve Kerr said on Monday that the Kansas alum would “most likely be out,” via Bay Area radio station 95.7 The Game.
Wiggins' injury is a shame, as he's had a good start to the season for Golden State. The 29-year-old is coming off of a 29-point showing on 11-of-15 shooting across 29 minutes against the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday and is averaging 19.7 points on a 55% clip with 6.7 rebounds through the season's first three games.
However, all hope isn't lost for the Dubs against New Orleans, as Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray is also out as he recovers from hand surgery. With both teams at 2-1, they'll each be shorthanded as they try to climb two games above .500.
The Warriors will rely on the likes of Buddy Hield and Trayce Jackson-Davis to carry the load for now. Hield's had a hot start of his own, averaging 19 points on 52.5% shooting, including a blistering 52% clip from deep. Jackson-Davis has also taken a step forward in his sophomore season, averaging 10 points on a 76.5% clip, the latter of which is third-best in the league.
Look for Brandin Podziemski to also get an expanded role, as the 21-year-old is already averaging 24.7 minutes off the bench thus far.
If Wiggins does miss the contest, his next chance to return will be on Wednesday night, as Golden State hosts New Orleans again.
