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Wiggins

Heading into this game, Wiggins had been on quite the year. Over their three previous games, he averaged 25.0 points, 1.3 steals and 3.3 threes per game. However, he was held to a new season-low in points and had an atrocious night shooting the ball. Overall, Wiggins has had a bounce back season, so this game shouldn’t be held against him too strongly. He still ranks inside the top-100 over the course of the season and will look to bounce back in Sacramento on Wednesday.

Green injured his calf during the first quarter of Saturday’s win and immediately exited the game. While the Warriors announced the injury as calf tightness, an MRI will give the team a better idea of its severity. Andrew Wiggins and Moses Moody may see time at power forward if Green misses time. This would allow the latter to boost his value and potentially force some mismatches from which the Warriors can benefit.

Since returning to the Warriors after missing two games for personal reasons, Wiggins has scored 20 points or more in three straight. Saturday’s performance was the best of the bunch, as the Warriors forward tallied a season-high 31 points and a double-double. Wiggins efficiently got his offense, shooting over 50% from the field and only committing one turnover. He heads into Week 13 providing 8th-round value in 9-cat formats, a significant improvement on his 2023-24 production.

Playing against his former team, Wiggins was able to turn in a solid line. However, what made his night most impressive was his success at the free throw line. He’s a career 72.4% shooter from the line, but he has shot a career-best 79.2% this season. That improvement has helped Wiggins bounce back and provide top-100 value in 9-cat leagues this season. The Warriors finish out their week against Washington on Saturday, but they have a four-game week coming up after that.

Wiggins was out of the lineup for their last two games, but he returned to play in front of his hometown team. Wiggins had a few poor games in December, but overall, he has bounced back in a big way after a disappointing 2023-24 campaign. He ranks inside the top-100 in 9-cat leagues and has made enough small improvements across the board to be over 100 spots better than he was last season. They’ll close out this road trip in Minnesota on Wednesday.

Wiggins has been sidelined for their last two games, but he was back with the team on Sunday and should be good to go on Monday. Lindy Waters III got the starting nod in his place in their last game, but he should return to playing a reserve role with Wiggins back.

Wiggins was not with the team for Thursday’s win in Detroit and has been ruled out for Friday night. Buddy Hield started against the Pistons and should retain that role against the Pacers, with Lindy Waters III and Gui Santos picking up a few more minutes off the bench.

Wiggins joins a number of teammates on the injury report, and Golden State may send out a skeleton crew for Thursday’s tilt with the Pistons. In Wiggins’ absence, Lindy Waters III and Kyle Anderson could see more playing time.

Wiggins’ 24 points were a game-high as he led the Warriors to victory without Stephen Curry available. The 29-year-old small forward was probable with hamstring tightness, but continues to play through it. Wiggins has provided top-100 fantasy value this season.

Wiggins, who was probable for Saturday’s game with right hamstring tightness, is available and will start. Hield is the lone change to the starting lineup as he steps in for the injured Stephen Curry. While he’s been inconsistent, the opportunity to start raises Hield’s fantasy ceiling.