Wiggins hopes to stay with Warriors amid trade talk
Golden State Warriors wing Andrew Wiggins isn't worried amid rumors he may be shipped out of town.
The 28-year-old is in the midst of his worst season as a pro, while the Warriors are looking to capitalize on their legendary core of Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, and Draymond Green. As a result, many are pegging Wiggins as a trade candidate.
"I don't worry about what I can't control," Wiggins told reporters including The Athletic's Anthony Slater after the team's 127-104 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday, "I love it here, I love the fans, the organization, coaches, teammates."
Wiggins had one of his best games of the campaign against Philadelphia, notching 21 points and 10 rebounds. He's averaging a career-low 12.2 points on just 43.7% shooting from the field and 31.1% from deep.
A challenging factor in moving Wiggins is his contract, which pays him $109 million over the next four seasons. It would likely require the Warriors to ship off additional assets or draft picks in a deal.
The Warriors sit at 23-25 on the year and are 11th in their conference, which puts them outside of the play-in tournament.