Andrew Wiggins to return in Playoffs Game 1 vs Sacramento Kings / News - Basketnews.com

Wiggins has been cleared to play and should come off the bench in a 20-25-minute role for the Warriors.

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Golden State Warriors forward Andrew Wigginshas been out for almost two months, attending to a family matter. The player will finally return to the court.

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According to Shams Charania from The Athletic, Wiggins has been cleared to play in the playoffs and should play in Game 1 against the Sacramento Kings on Saturday night.

The forward should come off the bench and play for 20-25 minutes, the renowned journalist notes. Warriors head coachSteve Kerrhad said that Wiggins had been practicing individually the entire time.

"When you're in a certain situation, and your family needs you, it requires your attention and your love, that's my first priority," Wiggins has said. "My career, everything, family's always first for me. It will always be that way. I felt like I was in a safe space to come back. We've got everything settled, not fully settled, but in a safe place where I can come back."

In 37 regular season matches with the Warriors, Wiggins averaged 17.1 points, 5. rebounds, and 2.3 assists per game.

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