Warriors' Andrew Wiggins: Lacks timeline for return
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Head coach Steve Kerr said prior to Saturday's game against the Bucks that Wiggins (personal) remains without a timeline for a return, though the Warriors have "hope" he'll return before the end of the season, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports.
At the same time, Kerr acknowledged that Wiggins' return is no sure thing, so managers that have been holding the forward during his prolonged absence amid the fantasy playoffs might be better off cutting him loose in favor of an available option at this point. Jonathan Kuminga and Patrick Baldwin have started in place of Wiggins over the Warriors' past two games, but Kerr may be content to take a matchups-based approach while leaning on a committee of players to fill Wiggins' minutes moving forward. For the time being, the Warriors seem content to evaluate Wiggins' status on a game-by-game basis, but given that he's been away from the team since shortly before the All-Star break and will likely require time to regain conditioning, the 28-year-old is looking unlikely to be available for any of Golden State's four games during the upcoming week.
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Warriors' Andrew Wiggins: Still has no timetable
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Wiggins (personal) still has no timetable, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports.
When asked if Wiggins returning this season was a sure thing, coach Steve Kerr said that's the "hope" and that what he's dealing with is way more important than basketball. With Jonathan Kuminga sidelined with an ankle injury, this will be a chance for guys like JaMychal Green, Andre Iguodala and Patrick Baldwin to step up.
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Warriors' Andrew Wiggins: Still out Saturday
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Wiggins (personal) won't play in Saturday's game versus Milwaukee.
Wiggins will miss his 11th straight game Saturday while dealing with a personal matter. His next opportunity to play is Monday's matchup with Phoenix.
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Warriors' Andrew Wiggins: Out again Thursday
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Wiggins (personal) will remain on the inactive list for Thursday's game in Memphis.
Wiggins has been away from the team since Feb. 14 tending to a personal matter, and it's unclear when he'll be able to return to the team. At this juncture in the fantasy season, it's tough to justify holding Wiggins outside of an IR spot. Donte DiVincenzo should continue to start in his absence.
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Warriors' Andrew Wiggins: Won't play against Memphis
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Wiggins (personal) is out for Thursday 's game versus the Grizzlies.
Wiggins hasn't played since Feb. 13 while dealing with personal matters. Donte DiVincenzo should continue to start in his absence. Wiggins' next chance to suit up is Saturday's matchup versus Milwaukee, though there is no indication of when he'll return.
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Warriors' Andrew Wiggins: Out Tuesday
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Wiggins (personal) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Thunder.
This will be the ninth straight game on the inactive list for Wiggins, and it remains unclear exactly what he's dealing with or when he'll be back for Golden State. With such little info, it's tough to justify stashing Wiggins without an injury reserve spot if you're going through the fantasy playoffs. Donte DiVincenzo will continue to pick up the slack in his absence.
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Warriors' Andrew Wiggins: Ruled out Sunday
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Wiggins (personal) will not play in Sunday's game against the Lakers.
Wiggins will miss an eighth consecutive contest for personal reasons, which should allow Donte DiVincenzo to earn another start. However, coach Steve Kerr could switch things up with Stephen Curry (lower leg) and Andre Iguodala (hip) likely to return from lengthy absences. Wiggins' next chance to play will come Tuesday in Oklahoma City.
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Warriors' Andrew Wiggins: Still out Friday
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Wiggins (personal) won't play in Friday's game versus the Pelicans.
Wiggins will miss his seventh straight game Friday while he deals with personal matters. Donte DiVincenzo should continue to start in his absence. Wiggins' next opportunity to play is Sunday's matchup with the Lakers.
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Warriors' Andrew Wiggins: Remains sidelined against Clippers
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Wiggins (personal) is out for Thursday's game versus the Clippers.
Wiggins' absence streak will extend to six games Thursday due to personal reasons. His next chance to suit up is Friday's matchup with New Orleans.
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Warriors' Andrew Wiggins: Still out
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Wiggins (personal) has been ruled out for Tuesday's matchup against Portland.
Wiggins is slated to miss a fifth straight game due to personal reasons. It's unclear when the veteran forward will be able to suit up again, but his next chance to do so will arrive Thursday against the Clippers. Donte DiVincenzo figures to remain in the starting lineup until Wiggins is back in action.
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Warriors' Andrew Wiggins: Without timetable
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Wiggins (personal), who is listed as out for Thursday's game against the Lakers, remains without a timeline to return to the Warriors while he tends to a family matter, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports.
Wiggins missed the Warriors' final game before the All-Star break Feb. 14 against the Clippers due to the family matter, and head coach Steve Kerr didn't offer many details Thursday about when the forward might be ready to rejoin the team. With the Warriors opening their second-half schedule with a back-to-back set, Wiggins appears safe to rule out for Friday's game against the Rockets in addition to Thursday's contest. Donte DiVincenzo entered the starting five in place of Wiggins on Feb. 14 and should continue to play on the top unit while Wiggins remains away.
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Warriors' Andrew Wiggins: Officially out
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Wiggins (personal) has been ruled out for Thursday's matchup against the Lakers.
As expected, Wiggins will remain sidelined following the All-Star break to deal with a personal matter. Thursday's matchup is the front half of a back-to-back set, and it's currently unclear if he'll return to the team ahead of Friday's contest versus the Rockets. With Stephen Curry (lower leg) also out, Donte DiVincenzo figures to draw another start in Wiggins' absence, while Anthony Lamb and Jonathan Kuminga are candidates for increased run off the bench.
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Warriors' Andrew Wiggins: Still away from Warriors
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Wiggins (personal) was not with the Warriors for Tuesday's practice and is unlikely to play Thursday against the Lakers, according to Dalton Johnson of NBC Sports.
Wiggins is tending to a family matter and appears likely to miss a second straight game. Donte DiVincenzo started in Wiggins' absence Feb. 14 and scored 10 points with four assists and two three-pointers, while Anthony Lamb played 25 minutes off the bench and finished with eight points, three assists and two rebounds.
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Warriors' Andrew Wiggins: Out Tuesday for personal reasons
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Wiggins has been ruled out for Tuesday's matchup against the Clippers due to personal reasons, Andrew Schlecht of The Athletic reports.
The timing of Wiggins' absence is unfortunate, as he's coming off one of his best games of the season and has scored in double figures in four straight contests. In his stead, Donte DiVincenzo, Moses Moody, Jonathan Kuminga and JaMychal Green (wrist) are all candidates for increased roles. Wiggins' next chance to suit up will come after the All-Star break on Feb. 23 against the Lakers.
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Warriors' Andrew Wiggins: Explodes for 29 points in win
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Wiggins posted 29 points (12-22 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds and four assists in 39 minutes during Monday's 135-126 victory over the Wizards.
Wiggins was aggressive early and often en route to his highest-scoring output since recording a season-high 36 points against the Rockets on Dec. 3. He suffered a groin injury during the 120-101 win over Houston that sidelined him for a month, and he's been struggling since then, posting just 13.1 points on 39.9 percent shooting over 14 appearances until Monday's offensive explosion. Wiggins appears to be trending in the right direction and is averaging 19.3 points on 50 percent shooting over his last four appearances. He's also putting up 6.3 boards, 3.3 assists and 1.3 steals during that stretch, which are all above his season averages. As long as Stephen Curry (leg) remains sidelined, the Warriors will need more of these types of performances from Wiggins to stay relevant in the congested Western Conference standings.
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Warriors' Andrew Wiggins: Good to go
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Wiggins (ankle) will be available Monday against the Wizards.
Wiggins has been playing heavy minutes but will power through the questionable tag Monday night. Keep in mind that this is the front end of a back-to-back set, so Wiggins may end up resting Tuesday against the Clippers.
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Warriors' Andrew Wiggins: Listed questionable Monday
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Wiggins is questionable for Monday's game against Washington due to a sprained right ankle.
Wiggins apparently picked up the injury during Saturday's loss to the Lakers, which he finished with 12 points, five rebounds and one assist in 31 minutes. The Warriors are entering a back-to-back set, so it wouldn't be surprising if the team opts to hold him out Monday on a precautionary basis.
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Warriors' Andrew Wiggins: All-around effort Monday
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Wiggins accumulated 18 points (8-15 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three rebounds, four assists, one block and one steal over 32 minutes during Monday's 141-114 victory over the Thunder.
Wiggins hasn't been the same player since returning from a lengthy absence due to a groin injury, averaging just 12.8 points and 4.3 rebounds over 30.2 minutes per game after posting 19.1 points and 5.1 boards over 32.7 minutes per game in the 22 appearances prior to the injury. He at least showed a glimpse of what he can do in Monday's affair, and the hope is that he can round back into form moving forward.
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Warriors' Andrew Wiggins: Nice two-way effort in return
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Wiggins (illness) provided 15 points (7-13 FG, 1-4 3Pt), four rebounds, two blocks, one assist and one steal across 32 minutes during Monday's 128-120 victory over the Thunder.
Wiggins returned to the starting five Monday after a two-game absence due to a non-COVID-19-related illness, taking on his normal minutes in a competitive contest. Though Wiggins' recurring absences this season have undoubtedly been frustrating for fantasy managers, the fact that he didn't face any major restrictions with his playing time in his return to the lineup bodes well for his outlook moving forward. However, now that all of the Warriors' key contributors are healthy again, Wiggins doesn't have much upside to improve upon his current season-long averages of 17.4 points, 4.8 rebounds, 2.6 three-pointers, 2.2 assists, 1.3 steals and 0.9 blocks per game.
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Warriors' Andrew Wiggins: Will return Monday
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Wiggins (illness) is available for Monday's matchup against the Thunder.
As expected, Wiggins will return to action Monday following a two-game absence due to a non-COVID illness. The veteran forward was able to log a full practice Sunday, but it's possible he'll see a limited role against the Thunder while he attempts his regain his game conditioning.
