Golden State Warriors Star Dealing With Back Injury Ahead Of Pelicans Game

Andrew Wiggins is dealing with an injury before Tuesday's game.

Oct 15, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr looks on against the Los Angeles Lakers in the third quarter during a preseason game at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Candice Ward-Imagn Images / Candice Ward-Imagn Images

UPDATE: Andrew Wiggins has been ruled out.

On Tuesday evening, the Golden State Warriors will host the New Orleans Pelicans at the Chase Center in San Francisco.

For the game, the Warriors have listed 2022 NBA All-Star Andrew Wiggins as questionable on the injury report.

Wiggins is averaging 19.7 points, 6.7 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.0 blocks per contest while shooting 55.0% from the field and 57.9% from the three-point range in his first three games.

Via ESPN's Kendra Andrews: "Andrew Wiggins is also considered questionable for tomorrow's game with a lower back strain, Steve Kerr says. The depth they've been so high on is about to be tested."

Andrew Wiggins is also considered questionable for tomorrow's game with a lower back strain, Steve Kerr says. The depth they've been so high on is about to be tested.

— Kendra Andrews (@kendra__andrews) October 28, 2024

In addition, head coach Steve Kerr told 95.7 The Game that it's unlikely Wiggins will play.

Via 95.7 The Game: "Steve Kerr says Andrew Wiggins is most likely OUT tomorrow ⤵️"

Steve Kerr says Andrew Wiggins is most likely OUT tomorrow ⤵️ pic.twitter.com/HOfYm1apgE

— 95.7 The Game (@957thegame) October 29, 2024

The Warriors are 2-1 in their first three games of the new season.

They most recently lost to James Harden and the Los Angeles Clippers by a score of 112-104.

Wiggins finished with 29 points, three rebounds, one steal and one block while shooting 11/15 from the field and 5/8 from the three-point range in 29 minutes of playing time.

Oct 27, 2024; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Andrew Wiggins (22) against the Los Angeles Clippers during the third quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: D. Ross Cameron-Imagn Images / D. Ross Cameron-Imagn Images

As for the Pelicans, they are 2-1 in their first three games of the new season.

They most recently lost to the Portland Trail Blazers (in Oregon) by a score of 125-103 on Sunday.

The Warriors and Pelicans will play two straight games, as the teams will also square off on Wednesday evening at the Chase Center.