The Golden State Warriors’ forward Andrew Wiggins is expected to get traded to the Philadelphia Sixers this offseason. The Warriors are enjoying their success for the time being, and what makes them different is that they have been doing it for a while now. A title in 2022 and a conference semifinals exit last year speak a lot about their dream run.
Teams tend to make changes even when they achieve what they aimed for, and the Warriors did not achieve their dream of winning a title last season so a change is on the cards. The Sixers have a keen interest in signing their Canadian forward. Can they land him? Here is all the information you need about the trade between the Philadelphia Sixers and the Golden State Warriors involving Andrew Wiggins.
What would the Sixers offer for Andrew Wiggins?
The Sixers are expected to offer James Harden in exchange for the Warriors’ #22, Gary Payton and Moses Moody. The Sixers are in a mess as well. James has requested a move to the Clippers, and all their efforts to keep their star are going in vain. Now, there are speculations that if James leaves, the reigning MVP Joel Embiid might ask for a move as well.
Andrew Wiggins' remarkable journey continues
▪️ Second Canadian to be selected first overall in the NBA draft
▪️ First Canadian-born player to be named the NBA's Rookie of the Year
▪️ First Canadian-born player to score more than 40 points in a game
▪️ Only Canadian-born player… pic.twitter.com/gaPkhnfPoS— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) September 5, 2023
How did Andrew Wiggins perform last season?
The Kansas Jayhawks product played 37 games for the Warriors last season and averaged 17.1 points per game. He also charted 2.3 assists and rebounds per game while shooting 39.6 percent from beyond the arc. His stats are impressive, and the Sixers would be happy to add him to their roster.
In the 2023 Playoffs, Andrew Wiggins is Shooting:
84.6% (11/13) in the Restricted Area
(+19.1% vs league avg)66.7% (18/27) in the Paint
(+10.2% vs league avg)50.0% (6/12) from Mid-Range
(+8.0% vs league avg)43.6% (7/16) from Non-Corner 3
(+8.1% vs league avg)INSANE. pic.twitter.com/9eNScVOO8l
— WarriorsMuse (@WarriorsMuse) April 24, 2023
Why would the Sixers like to sign Andrew Wiggins?
No team wants to go through the rebuilding phase and the Sixers would like to avoid that as well. They can use the 28-year-old forward alongside Embiid and Maxey. This trade might stop Embiid from leaving since his major concern with the James trade is the weakening of the team. The Sixers will have enough firepower to contend for the title with James.
Can the Sixers convince James Harden not to do this trade at all? Where will the Warriors send Wiggins then? We’ll keep you updated.
