TRADE NEWS:The Warriors are poised to pursue their best trade yet, aiming to bolster their season with a significant boost.
In 2020, Wiggins transitioned to the Warriors after a mixed tenure with the Minnesota Timberwolves. His performance soared in his new environment, achieving personal bests in three-point shooting (38.0%), overall shooting efficiency (56.8% true shooting percentage), defensive contributions (2.7 defensive win shares), and overall impact (.080 win shares per 48 minutes) during the 2020-21 season.
Building on this success, Wiggins reached his first All-Star appearance in 2021-22, maintaining solid averages of 17.2 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 1.0 steals while shooting impressively from the field (47.3%) and beyond the arc (39.3%). His contributions aided the Warriors in securing a strong third-place finish in the Western Conference, ultimately clinching the NBA Championship.
Regrettably, Wiggins encountered setbacks in the subsequent seasons. In 2022-23, he was sidelined for most games, featuring in only 37 matchups. The following season, 2023-24, saw him play more but with diminished playing time and statistical output, registering career lows in various categories including points (13.2), assists (1.7), and steals (0.6).
This decline from his usual performance level was notable, particularly considering he should be at his prime at 29 years old. The Warriors’ performance metrics with Wiggins on the court also took a hit, showing a stark contrast to the positive impact he had just a season prior.
Contextually, Wiggins faced personal challenges that impacted his availability and performance last season, highlighted by his absence due to a “personal family matter.” Despite these hurdles, his age, athleticism, and previous achievements position him as a strong candidate for resurgence, offering potential value to interested teams.