Golden State Warriors star Andrew Wiggins may not return to the NBA this season after having already missed several weeks due to personal reasons.
Wiggins has not played since a February 13 win vs. Washington and his timeline to return, if at all this season, is unknown.
Warriors coach Steve Coach remained somewhat optimistic while speaking with reporters Saturday.
‘I think that’s the hope (that he’ll return), but really there’s nothing to report on,’ head Kerr prior to the overtime win against the Milwaukee Bucks.
‘We’re giving him his space as he deals with something that’s way more important than a game.
Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr remains hopeful Andrew Wiggins will return in 2023
The former No. 1 overall pick has been absent since February 14 for unknown personal reasons
‘If he’s able to come back, then that would be great, and if not then that’s the case. Whatever happens we’ll handle it accordingly.’
Golden State, nor Wiggins, have shared any details about the reasoning for his absence.
‘Friend to friend, teammate to teammate, sending him support,’ Warriors star Stephen Curry said.
‘Tough situation with him being away for so long but necessary. Life is bigger than basketball.
‘Whatever him and his family are going through, that’s all that matters. Whenever he’s ready to come back, I’m sure he will.
‘That’s how he’s built in terms of being available. I know he’s missing the vibe and being with us, and we miss him too.’
A first-time All-Star and an NBA champion with Golden State in 2021-22, Wiggins signed a four-year, $109 million extension in October.
This season, the Canadian is averaging 17.1 points and 5.0 rebounds in 37 starts.
Drafted No. 1 overall in 2014 by the Cavaliers, Wiggins has career averages of 19.1 points, 4.5 rebounds and 2.3 assists through 635 games with the Minnesota Timberwolves and Warriors.
He famously did not debut with Cleveland before being traded in his rookie year.
Warriors star Stephen Curry shared that both the team and Wiggins are missing one another
