The Golden State Warriors could explore Andrew Wiggins’ trade market, according to NBA insider Tim Kawakami of The Athletic.
Wiggins is averaging a career-low 12.6 points this season. He was recently benched by Warriors head coach Steve Kerr for Jonathan Kuminga in the starting lineup.
“Side note: Though I’ve said in the past that the Warriors might be reluctant to trade Wiggins so soon after he signed a relatively bargain-rate contract extension specifically so he could remain with this team, I’ve since heard that this would not be a major barrier for the Warriors to explore Wiggins’ trade market,” Kawakami wrote. “Especially if he can’t play with Kuminga and the Warriors decide that Kuminga is their full-time small forward.”
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The Warriors signed Wiggins to a four-year, $109 million extension in October 2022. Wiggins is making $24.3 million this season.
The 28-year-old Wiggins is averaging 12.6 points, 4.4 rebounds and 1.3 assists this season while shooting 42.6% from the field, 29.9% from beyond the arc and 69.5% from the free-throw line. For whatever reason, the one-time All-Star hasn’t been able to find his jumper.
The Warriors are 15-16 on the season. They are in 11th place in the Western Conference standings. Stephen Curry is the only player on the team averaging 20.0 points.
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Wiggins has career averages of 18.9 points, 4.5 rebounds and 2.3 assists with the Minnesota Timberwolves and Warriors. He was the first overall pick in the 2014 NBA Draft out of Kansas. Wiggins helped the Warriors win the 2022 title over the Boston Celtics in six games.
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