"Don't play with him": Andrew Wiggins' girlfriend Mycal Johnson subtly warns trade whisperers after explosive outing vs Sixers
Andrew Wiggins had an explosive night for the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday amid trade rumors surrounding him. Wiggins' girlfriend, Mycal Johnson, sent a subtle warning to everyone following his 21-point performance in the win over the Philadelphia 76ers.
On Instagram stories, Johnson shared a video of herself watching Wiggins play on television. With the Warriors on the road, players' families usually stay and watch at home. Golden State is in the final stretch of a five-game road trip and will be back in the Bay Area on Saturday.
"Don't play with him," Johnson wrote.
Andrew Wiggins trade rumors began to circulate due to the Golden State Warriors' underwhelming performances this season.
Wiggins has been disappointing for the Warriors, averaging just 12.4 points, 4.3 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game. He was even benched at some point due to his inconsistency.
However, he came alive against the Philadelphia 76ers less than 24 hours before the trade deadline. Wiggins not only showed off what he's still capable of doing for the Warriors but also to his potential suitors. He has been linked with teams like the Indiana Pacers and the Dallas Mavericks.
Wiggins ended the game with 21 points and 10 rebounds as the Warriors made quick work of the Joel Embiid-less Sixers. Jonathan Kuminga added 18 points, six rebounds and five assists, while Klay Thompson had 18 points and Steph Curry contributed nine points.
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Andrew Wiggins trade: Forward likeliest to be moved if Warriors swing big at deadline
The Golden State Warriors have less than 24 hours before the trade deadline, where they could make some changes to improve their roster. The Warriors will need all the improvement they can get as they try to ascend the Western Conference.
According to Jake Fischer of Yahoo! Sports, Andrew Wiggins is the biggest trade chip for Golden State. Jonathan Kuminga should take the case, but he's likely staying after showing off what he can do in the last few weeks.
Apart from the Indiana Pacers and Dallas Mavericks, the Milwaukee Bucks are also reportedly interested in Wiggins. The Bucks will likely need to part ways with someone like Bobby Portis, who played under Warriors coach Steve Kerr in Team USA at the 2023 FIBA World Cup.
Wiggins said after Golden State's win on Wednesday that he wants to stay at the Bay Area, but he also knows that the NBA is a business, and he can't control what will happen to him at the trade deadline.
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