NBA All-Star Andrew Wiggins is staying in Golden State after he and the Warriors agreed on a multi-year contract extension. The deal will result in a slight pay cut for Wiggins.
Andrew Wiggins of the Golden State Warriors warms up against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena March 10, 2022, in Denver, Colo.
Wiggins' salary will take a dip with this extension. He will drop from his current $33.6 million to just over $24 million to $26.3 million per season, according to a report from The Athletic. The All-Star forward elevated his game during last season's playoff and championship run. The No. 1 overall pick in the 2014 draft averaged 16.5 points and 7.5 rebounds per game. Wiggins also contributed a strong season on the defensive end.
Jayson Tatum, left, and Marcus Smart, right, of the Boston Celtics battle for control of the ball with Andrew Wiggins of the Golden State Warriors during the first quarter of Game 6 of the 2022 NBA Finals at TD Garden in Boston June 16, 2022.
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