Reporter hints at Andrew Wiggins being upset with Warriors over recent move

Feb 23, 2024; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Andrew Wiggins (22) during the second quarter against the Charlotte Hornets at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports

Golden State Warriors forward Andrew Wiggins will reportedly be held out of the Team Canada men’s basketball roster for the upcoming Paris Olympics. The 1-time All-Star doesn’t sound too happy about the decision.

The move to keep Wiggins off the team was said to be a “mutual decision” between the Warriors and their player, according to The Athletic’s Anthony Slater.

Mutual decision between the Warriors and Andrew Wiggins to prioritize his health and hold him out of Olympics, I’m told. Doesn’t preclude GSW from possibly trading him, but it’s a medical decision. Wiggins dealt with an ankle issue late this past season. https://t.co/W3jyDMY8Y1

— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) June 28, 2024

But if you ask Team Canada’s top brass, Wiggins wasn’t exactly on board with the “mutual” decision.

Team Canada GM Rowan Barrett and head coach Jordi Fernandez both revealed that Wiggins was “disappointed” in the development. Wiggins was said to have been preparing intently to join the powerhouse Canada squad in Paris next month.

“I feel for him because I know he wanted to be here,” said Fernandez when asked about Wiggins. “It’s a position where it’s not in our hands. We don’t like it, we respect. And we just gotta move on.”

Rowan Barrett and Jordi Fernandez both emphasized how disappointed Wiggins was when Warriors made the move to ‘pull him’ from national team. Barrett said Wiggins had been training hard, was looking forward to following in his Mom’s footsteps as an Olympian. 1/

— Michael Grange (@michaelgrange) June 28, 2024

Canada basketball head coach Jordi Fernandez on not having Andrew Wiggins in training camp:

“I feel for him because I know he wanted to be here…. It’s a position where it’s not in our hands. We don’t like it, we respect. And we just gotta move on.” pic.twitter.com/yEkl6KvSH0

— Libaan Osman (@libaanstar1) June 28, 2024

Wiggins has been in trade rumors throughout the offseason. The decision to keep him off the roster appears to be precautionary to keep the swingman from hurting himself before any potential deal.