With trade rumors swirling, Andrew Wiggins and Klay Thompson deliver in Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA: At his locker, Andrew Wiggins dipped his toes into a pail of ice, then grimaced. Wiggins had just finished one of his best games of the year when he was mentioned as a potential trade target on the eve of the NBA trade deadline.

Statistics-wise, Wiggins recorded his second double-double of the year with 21 points and 10 rebounds—the kind of performance his club can only hope Wiggins puts up more of. Conversely, Wiggins dominated Tyrese Maxey of the Philadelphia 76ers, limiting him to 12 points on 5 of 14 shooting in a rare Warriors victory in Sixers territory. He made two threes, was engaged, and his clip this time dropped to 31.9%.

One of the main reasons Wiggins’ name surfaces in trade speculations is his inability to achieve any consistency. His $109 million, four-year contract is negotiable, and the Dallas Mavericks and Milwaukee Bucks, two teams known to be interested, will likely find his defensive upside fascinating in their search for another postseason veteran wing. Although Wiggins’ coach, Steve Kerr, has stated in public that he expects him to stay until the trade deadline, there are rumors circulating among individuals with knowledge of the trade talks that Wiggins may leave during the offseason.

Wiggins attempts to avoid the noise, but it’s so loud that he accidentally comes across his name when browsing social media. However, he stated that he is not looking online and that he does not wish to leave the Warriors organization.Thompson is a vital member of the team and an emotional mainstay who draws defenders with his constant threat of getting hot from three. The same fierce rivalry that makes him explode when he’s benched can also make him thrive under duress. Thompson claims to be unaffected by the rumors.

He declared, “I don’t really participate in NBA discourse.” “I believe that’s such a waste of energy, and in the end, I’m just going to be myself, regardless of whether I’m wearing a Dubs outfit or not. My character will be KT.