Warriors' Wiggins Out for Pelicans Game with Back Strain
What Happened?
Golden State Warriors forward Andrew Wiggins will miss Tuesday's game against the New Orleans Pelicans due to a lower back strain, the team announced.
The injury occurred during Monday's practice, and Wiggins was unable to participate in Tuesday's shootaround.
Impact on the Warriors
Wiggins' absence is a significant blow to the Warriors, who are already without Stephen Curry (left shoulder subluxation) and Klay Thompson (right Achilles tendinitis).
The 27-year-old is averaging 17.1 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 2.2 assists per game this season and is a key part of the Warriors' defensive rotation.
Timeline for Return
The Warriors have not provided a timetable for Wiggins' return, but he is expected to miss multiple games.
The team will likely rely more heavily on Jordan Poole, Moses Moody, and Jonathan Kuminga in Wiggins' absence.
Other Warriors News
- Stephen Curry is expected to miss at least two more weeks with his shoulder injury.
- Klay Thompson is progressing in his rehab but still has no timetable for his return.
- The Warriors are 6-9 this season and currently sit in 11th place in the Western Conference.
Conclusion
Wiggins' injury is a setback for the Warriors, who are already struggling with injuries to their star players.
The team will need to find a way to fill the void left by Wiggins in the lineup if they want to make a playoff push this season.
