Published 21:53 IST, February 7th 2020

Andrew Wiggins joins Golden State Warriors, expresses excitement with a Drake video

NBA 2019-20: Andrew Wiggins reacted to being a part of the Warriors by using a Drake video. In the clip, Drake is seen saying 'yay area'.

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Golden State Warriors acquired Andrew Wiggins after trading D'Angelo Russell to Minnesota Timberwolves. Andrew Wiggins reacted to being a part of Warriors by using a Drake video. In clip, Drake is seen saying 'yay area'. 

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Andrew Wiggins shares his excitement after being a part of Warriors team 

NBA trade deadline updates: Warriors trade D'Angelo Russell to Timberwolves for Andrew Wiggins in blockbuster NBA trade deadline deal

According to reports, Minnesota's first-round pick will be top-three protected in 2021. If t conveyed, it will become unprotected in 2022. Warriors will also receive a 2022 second-round pick. Along with D'Angelo Russell, Warriors will send Jacob Evans and Omari Spellman to Timberwolves.

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Andrew Wiggins' Warriors contract 

Andrew Wiggins will make $29.5 million in  NBA 2020-21 season, $31.6 million in  year after that and $33.6 million in year after that. Wiggins was . 1 overall pick for 2014 NBA Draft. Currently, Andrew Wiggins is averaging 22.4 points, 5.2 points and 3.7 assists per game while shooting 44.4% from field and 33.1% from three-point range. 

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What could D'Angelo Russell-Andrew Wiggins trade mean for Golden State Warriors?

As per NBA reports, Warriors acquired D'Angelo Russell with an intent of trading him. Andrew Wiggins, who was acquired by Timberwolves after trading Kevin Love to Cleveland Cavaliers, did t perform consistently. For Warriors, however, Andrew Wiggings could be a better match alongside Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson after ir return. 

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21:53 IST, February 7th 2020