Andre Iguodala Has Surprising Scoring Outburst In Game 2
Andre Iguodala scored under 10 points 51 times during the regular season during a year in which Golden State never relied on the veteran for scoring. In Monday night's Game 2 win over the Spurs, though, Iguodala scored 14 points on 5-for-7 shooting. He also added seven rebounds and five assists. His track record this season suggests that DFS players shouldn't expect another double-digit scoring night in Game 3, but with the rotation shrunk down for the playoffs, it's possible Iguodala gets the green light to shoot again. He's a medium-ceiling and low-floor play.
Source: Basketball Reference
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Andre Iguodala To Undergo Surgery
Andre Iguodala (wrist) is scheduled to undergo surgery next week. The 38-year-old recently suffered a fractured left wrist, which is expected to sideline him quite some time. The organization hasn't given a timetable on Iguodala, but will likely offer more details after the surgery. His absence isn't expected to be a big deal for the Warriors rotation. They will likely use a committee approach to fill the void. That means, Moses Moody, JaMychal Green, and Jonathan Kuminga could all see a few extra minutes.
Source: Shams Charania
Golden State Warriors forward Source: Shams Charania
Andre Iguodala Will Make Season Debut Saturday
Andre Iguodala (hip) has been given the green light to make his first appearance of the 2022-23 season after missing the team's first 39 games due to a hip injury. The 38-year-old will be embarking on his final NBA year, but isn't likely to play a fantasy relevant role on a Warriors squad that could also get Andrew Wiggins (groin, illness) back on the wing Saturday as well. It's unclear where minutes might get slashed in favor of Iguodala, but Anthony Lamb and Jonathan Kuminga (foot) are candidates to see a decreased role moving forward.
Source: Shams Charania
Golden State Warriors small forward Source: Shams Charania
Door Open For Andre Iguodala To Return
Andre Iguodala remains undecided about his future. While there have been rumblings that he is considering calling it a career, Warriors head coach Steve Kerr and general manager Bob Myers stated that the team would welcome him back. The 38-year-old has averaged 11.4 points, 4.9 rebounds, 4.2 assists, and 1.4 steals throughout his nearly two decades of service, and he's widely regarded as one of the most potent defenders in the league. If Iguodala returns to Golden State, he could have a Udonis Haslem-like role, where he'll provide leadership off the bench. However, it won't him relevant from a fantasy standpoint, so he may not get any attention during drafts for the 2022-23 campaign.
Source: Monte Pool
Free-agent forward Source: Monte Pool
Andre Iguodala Available For Game 6
Andre Iguodala (knee) is available on Thursday against the Boston Celtics. The veteran was expected to play all along after continuously battling right knee irritation throughout most of this series. However, after receiving just four minutes of work in Game 5, DFS managers will want to keep him out of the lineup.
Source: NBA Injury Report
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