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Wiggins return would provide a much-needed boost to the Warriors rotation that is missing multiple pieces. Before dealing with the longest injury of his career, Wiggins looked well on his way to a second straight All-Star Game appearance. The last time Wiggins played was Golden State's win over Houston on Dec. 3. Theyre back at home for the second half of a back-to-back, facing the Houston Rockets at 7:00 p.m. PT. "I'm trying to get back to how I was, just doing everything full speed. Andrew Wiggins Injury Andrew Wiggins of the Golden State Warriors. Warriors have a Wizards, Clippers (in LA) back-to-back before All-Star Andrew Wiggins It seems that all the restrictions are officially off! Getty Andrew Wiggins of the Golden State Warriors. Wiggins was dealing with a right adductor strain. Anthony Slater Golden State currently sits at 16-18 on the season, placing them right on the brink of the Play-In race. Getty Andrew Wiggins has been cleared to return from his adductor strain. To make matters worse, just as they were about to get Wiggins back, he ran into another problem. Josh Okogie is also not listed despite hurting his hip last night. He first went down with a right adductor strain and then was sidelined with two separate illnesses. Andrew Wiggins going through a post-practice workout on Friday. GM Bob Myers offered up a clue as to when Wiggins could return and whether or not it will be this season. Just getting a great rhythm and these role guys are getting such a great experience right now, its going to pay off huge come playoff time. I dont think thats happening. Im going to leave that alone. Andrew Wiggins still isnt quite ready to return from a nagging injury thats taken surprisingly long to heal. Andrew Wiggins remains out for personal reasons Andrew Wiggins He missed 20 of the defending champ's first 49 games to start the 2022-23 season due to an adductor strain, a foot injury, and a non-COVID illness. He was a major reason the Warriors won the championship last season, and looked like a franchise cornerstone at the start of this season. Wiggins is averaging 19.1 points on 51.1% shooting from the field with 5.1 rebounds and 2.2 assists in 32.8 minutes per game. Following Golden States loss to the Pistons on Wednesday, the team will get two days off before hosting the Orlando Magic on Saturday night at Chase Center. One star who wont be missing, though, is Klay Thompson, who will once again play in both halves of a back-to-back. Please enter a valid email and try again. If history tells us anything, its that Green will play. The Warriors are 6-7 without Wiggins in this stretch. He missed time in December Over the course of Wiggins most recent absence, Golden State has gone 3-2. Would love your thoughts, please comment. The intentions still have to be that of a game. 13/17 Shooting Injury Update: Andrew Wiggins Potential Return Date Revealed