Wiggins won't start Wednesday's game against the Spurs, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
Wiggins drew the start in Oklahoma City's last game but played just 18 minutes. Cason Wallace will take Wiggins' spot against San Antonio. Wiggins is averaging 10.7 points, 3.3 rebounds and 1.0 assists across 17.7 minutes per game.
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Thunder's Aaron Wiggins: Entering starting lineup
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Wiggins will start Sunday's game against the Hawks, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
Wiggins will make his first start of the season, sending Cason Wallace to the bench. Wiggins has had a strong start to the season, averaging 11.5 points and 4.5 rebounds while shooting 68.8 percent from the floor through two games.
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Thunder's Aaron Wiggins: Posts 15 points from bench
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Wiggins produced 15 points (7-9 FG, 1-2 3Pt), six rebounds, one assist, two blocks and one steal in 20 minutes during Thursday's 102-87 win over the Nuggets.
The Thunder signed Wiggins to a five-year, $47 million contract in the offseason, which is a huge price tag for a second-unit player. The deal is a sign that the team wants increased involvement from the former second-round pick, but he'll have to navigate a crowded depth chart to achieve that goal. At 6-5, his best chance to break through might be in the backcourt, where Isaiah Joe will have to prove his worth to stick with the starting five.
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Thunder's Aaron Wiggins: Moves back to bench
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Wiggins won't start Wednesday's preseason game against the Rockets, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
With Alex Caruso and Luguentz Dort resting, Wiggins drew a start during Monday's preseason opener. He posted seven points (3-8 FG), three assists and two rebounds in 22 minutes against the Spurs. However, Caruso and Dort will be back in action Wednesday, pushing Wiggins to a reserve role.
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Thunder's Aaron Wiggins: Starting in preseason opener
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Wiggins is in the starting five for the Thunder's preseason opener against the Spurs on Monday, Rylan Stiles of FanSided.com reports.
Wiggins will take Alex Caruso's spot and join Jalen Williams, Cason Wallace, Ousmane Dieng and Chet Holmgren in Monday's starting lineup. Wiggins signed a five-year, $47 million contract with the Thunder in July after a 2023-24 campaign during which he averaged 6.9 points on 56.2 percent shooting, 2.4 rebounds and 1.1 assists across 15.7 minutes per game.
Thunder's Aaron Wiggins: Back in OKC on five-year pact
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Wiggins agreed Monday with the Thunder on a five-year, $47 million contract, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
The Thunder declined Wiggins' team-friendly $1.99 million player option for 2024-25 on Saturday, but the club had always intended to bring the 25-year-old back on a longer-term deal. The two sides were able to come to terms quickly on an agreement, with Wiggins getting some increased financial security and the Thunder retaining a versatile chess piece off the bench for the foreseeable future. Due to his standing as a low-usage player, Wiggins' offensive production rarely jumped off the page, but he was hyper-efficient with his opportunities in 2023-24, converting on 56.2 percent of his attempts from the field and 49.2 percent of his attempts from three-point range over his 78 regular-season appearances. The Thunder have already swapped Josh Giddey off the roster for Alex Caruso during the upcoming season, but unless Oklahoma City elects to marginalize or trade incumbent starting forward Luguentz Dort, Wiggins may not see his role grow substantially in 2024-25 even with the new extension in place. That said, he'll provide plenty of value off the bench thanks to his floor spacing and ability to defend both wings and forwards.
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Aaron Wiggins: Enters free agency but could return
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The Thunder declined Wiggins' $2 million team option Saturday, but the team is expected to offer the 25-year-old a long-term deal, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
Wiggins' efficiency was through the roof last season, during which he shot a career-high 56.2 percent from the field in his third year with OKC. The 25-year-old is expected to be brought back on a long-term deal with the Thunder once free agency officially opens in July. By doing this, the Thunder allow themselves to spend $30 million before potentially re-signing both Isaiah Joe and Wiggins. In a career-high 78 regular-season appearances last year, Wiggins averaged 6.9 points, 2.4 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 0.7 steals across 15.7 minutes per game.
Thunder's Aaron Wiggins: Pops for 16 points Tuesday
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Wiggins logged 16 points (5-7 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 3-4 FT), five rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal across 23 minutes during Tuesday's 117-95 victory over the Mavericks in Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals.
Wiggins had his best game of the playoffs, scoring 16 points including three triples. Given he scored a combined 23 points in the first-round series against the Pelicans, outbursts like this shouldn't be expected moving forward. With that said, he should continue to play a meaningful role off the bench, starting with Game 2 which will take place Thursday.
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Thunder's Aaron Wiggins: Posts 14 points from bench
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Wiggins closed with 14 points (5-8 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, one assist and one steal over 18 minutes during Sunday's 135-86 victory over Dallas.
Wiggins got some extra court time after the Thunder emptied the bench early. Wiggins is now in his third season with the Thunder, and although he put up some decent stat lines as a fill-in throughout the season, the Maryland product failed to surpass his rookie numbers for a second consecutive season. Wiggins' future with the Thunder is up on the air, as the team may decline his club option for the 2024-25 season.
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Thunder's Aaron Wiggins: Back to second unit
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Wiggins will come off the bench for Tuesday's game against the Kings, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
This is an expected move, as the Thunder have activated Jalen Williams and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Wiggins was sensational Sunday against the Hornets, logging 26 points (11-20 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds, five assists and six steals across 36 minutes.
Wiggins finished Sunday's 121-118 victory over the Hornets with 26 points (11-20 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds, five assists and six steals across 36 minutes.
Wiggins moved to the starting lineup due to the absences of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (quad), Gordon Hayward (leg) and Jalen Williams (ankle). Wiggins took advantage of the opportunity by putting up his best scoring mark of the campaign. Wiggins has started four times over the Thunder's last seven games and has scored in double digits in each of those contests, so he could stay in the first unit if Oklahoma City remains shorthanded over the final week of the regular season.
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Thunder's Aaron Wiggins: Returns to starting lineup
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Wiggins will start Sunday versus Charlotte.
Wiggins will run with the first unit while Gordon Hayward (leg) and Jalen Williams (ankle) are inactive, while Isaiah Joe will come off the bench. Wiggins will be flanked by Josh Giddey, Cason Wallace, Luguentz Dort and Chet Holmgren in Sunday's starting lineup.
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Thunder's Aaron Wiggins: Not starting against Indiana
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Wiggins isn't starting Friday's game against the Pacers, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
Wiggins drew starts in three of his last four appearances, but he'll retreat to the bench Friday since Gordon Hayward will take on a starting role. Wiggins has averaged 6.2 points and 2.3 rebounds in 14.6 minutes per game over 69 appearances off the bench this season, but he could maintain increased playing time Friday since Jalen Williams (ankle) remains out.
