The Golden State Warriors forward Andrew Wiggins might get traded to the Houston Rockets this offseason. The Rockets and the Warriors have been competitors for so long, but recently, the Rockets fell apart while the latter kept competing. But the Rockets are picking themselves up again, and on the other hand, the Warriors are sensing clouds of transition looming over their heads. Their financial issues are huge; will they start dumping expensive contracts now?
The Kansas Jayhawks product played 37 games for the Warriors last season and averaged 17.1 points, 2.3 assists, and 5 rebounds per game while shooting 39.6 percent from beyond the arc. He played an important role in the Warriors’ dream run, and now he might join their rivals. Will the Rockets be able to land the 28-year-old and start their dream run? Here is all the information you need about the trade between the Golden State Warriors and the Houston Rockets involving Andrew Wiggins.
What would the Rockets offer for Andrew Wiggins?
The Rockets are expected to offer Kevin Porter, Jae’Seasn Tate, and a 2024 first-round pick in exchange for the Warriors’ #22. Two rivals trading players seems a bit weird and is very unlikely in the first place. Will the Warriors do the unthinkable?
Steve Kerr on the starting lineups:
„We’re gonna try a lot of different lineups throughout the exhibitions and so they (Chris Paul, Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, Andrew Wiggins, Kevon Looney) will start the first game and we’ll see after that“
Dario in starting lineup soon! pic.twitter.com/oMO7wFJeEs
— SaricMuse (@DarioSaricMuse) October 3, 2023
Why would the Rockets like to sign Andrew Wiggins?
The Rockets are likely to contend this season, and even if they don’t, they are expected to do a lot better than they have done in the past. Adding Andrew to their roster will strengthen their chances of contention. He is a great 3 and D wing; in addition to that, the Rockets will benefit from his shot-creation skills as well.
#DubNation here are Andrew Wiggins‘ steal averages since he joined the warriors:
2019/20: 1.3 SPG
2020/21: 0.9 SPG
2021/22: 1.0 SPG
2022/23: 1.2 SPGWhat will he average this #NBA season ? 💙💛 pic.twitter.com/cXJp0ZaBsp
— WigginsMuse (@WigginsMuse22) August 25, 2023
Why would the Warriors trade-off Andrew Wiggins?
The Warriors are in their golden era, and they know that eras come to an end. After winning the title in 2022 and coming so close to it last season, the Warriors are set to contend yet again. They would like to get their hands on another trophy before they have to rebuild.
Will the Warriors win another title before their dynasty comes to an end? How would the Rockets line up? We’ll keep you updated.
