Andrew Wiggins Set to Return to Warriors This Week After Missing 22 Games: Report

• Andrew Wiggins is reportedly expected to return to the Bay Area this week
• The Golden State Warriors forward has missed the last 22 games due to a family matter
• The Warriors have three games remaining in the regular season and reports indicate he could play a part

The Golden State Warriors have received some good news that key player Andrew Wiggins is set to return after missing since February 13.

The reigning NBA champions have struggled for consistency all season and with the season coming to an end this week, Wiggins's return could help them gain some momentum in the remaining games.

According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, Wiggins is set to return this week after missing the last 22 straight games due to a family matter. Wojnarowski reports that the 28-year-old could be back in the Bay Area in 24 hours.

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Wiggins signed a four-year extension last summer after playing a crucial role for the Warriors in their championship run. He also got his first All-Star selection, per NBC Sports.

He's played just 37 NBA games this season and averaged 17.1 points and 5.0 rebounds this season while shooting nearly 40% from three.

Steve Kerr's team have gone 12-10 since Wiggins stepped away.

Fans reactions to Wiggins's imminent return

His return comes at a time when the Warriors are fighting for a playoff spot. They recently lost to a Denver Nuggets team without Nikola Jokic. There were interesting reactions from fans.

@Roskeee:

"Hope it’s not too late, great news for the squad!"

@DRichFitness:

"Hope he comes back and isn’t super distracted."

@BeyondTheData:

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"This makes Golden State an instant title contender again!"

@ddpage369:

"Golden State Warriors still going home early. Wiggins will be able to focus on off the court matters while the NBA Playoffs are going on."

@PlayoffKlay106:

"Going to need to see it to believe it. Also, if he is coming back now, did he even need to miss that much time in the first place?"

Curry on Wiggins

Sports Brief earlier reported on Warriors star Stephen Curry sending a touching message to Wiggins while he was away from the team.

"Friend to friend, teammate to teammate, just sending him support. It's a tough situation in terms of him being away for so long, but necessary."

Wiggins was the No. 1 overall pick in the 2014 NBA Draft. He's played in nine NBA seasons and contributed to the Warriors' 2022 NBA championship.

The defending NBA champions acquired Wiggins during the 2019-20 season in a trade that sent D'Angelo Russell to the Minnesota Timberwolves.