AARON WIGGINS NEWS

Drops season-high 23 in win Wiggins closed with 23 points (7-12 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 7-8 FT), nine rebounds, four assists, one block and one steal across 30 minutes off the bench during Sunday's 136-95 victory over t...

Impact The fourth-year forward led the Thunder's second unit with season-best performances in both points and boards. Wiggins has had a hot start to the month of January, and over the last six games he's averaging 14.2 points, 4.3 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.8 threes while shooting a blistering 68.8 percent from the floor and 52.4 percent (11-for-21) from beyond the arc.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Shines in win over New York Wiggins closed Friday's 117-107 victory over the Knicks with 19 points (7-9 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 1-1 FT), five rebounds, two assists and two blocks across 25 minutes.

Impact Wiggins came off the bench Friday after getting the starting nod Thursday against the Clippers on his 26th birthday, but he made his presence felt with an efficient showing and a stellar performance in the final minutes. This was Wiggins' fourth game with more than 15 points this season, and coincidentally, three of those outings have come over his last five appearances, so Wiggins is certainly riding his most productive stretch of the campaign regardless of his inconsistent role.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Shines in win over New York Wiggins closed Friday's 117-107 victory over the Knicks with 19 points (7-9 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 1-1 FT), five rebounds, two assists and two blocks across 25 minutes.

Impact Wiggins came off the bench Friday after getting the starting nod Thursday against the Clippers on his 26th birthday, but he made his presence felt with an efficient showing and a stellar performance in the final minutes. This was Wiggins' fourth game with more than 15 points this season, and three of those outings have come over his last five appearances, so Wiggins is certainly riding his most productive stretch of the campaign regardless of his inconsistent role.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Friday Wiggins is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Knicks, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.

Impact Wiggins made his 10th start of the season in Thursday's 116-98 win over the Clippers and finished with nine points, four rebounds and two assists over 28 minutes. He'll cede his starting spot to Cason Wallace for Friday's contest.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Muted impact in start Thursday Wiggins chipped in nine points (4-7 FG, 1-3 3Pt), four rebounds and two assists across 28 minutes during Thursday's 116-98 win over the Clippers.

Impact After coming off the bench for Oklahoma City's past two games, Wiggins jumped back into the starting five Thursday but didn't make a major impact in the box score. Across 10 games as a starter in 2024-25, the sharpshooter has averaged 9.7 points, 3.5 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 1.0 steals and 1.9 threes in 23.9 minutes while shooting 43.2 percent from beyond the arc. Wiggins' three-and-D role has strictly rendered him a specialist when it comes to points, triples and swipes for fantasy managers in deep leagues, and his value hasn't significantly varied whether he's been a starter or a reserve for the Thunder.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Gets starting nod Thursday Wiggins will start in Thursday's game against the Clippers, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.

Impact The 26-year-old forward will supplant Cason Wallace in the starting five on Thursday. Wiggins has started in nine of his 32 appearances this season, and he has averaged 9.8 points, 3.4 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 1.1 steals across 23.3 minutes per game as a starter.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Impressive off bench Sunday Wiggins logged 16 points (6-13 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 3-3 FT), three rebounds and two steals across 24 minutes during Sunday's 130-106 victory over the Grizzlies.

Impact Wiggins was impressive off the bench and made the most of his minutes despite returning to his regular bench role. Despite playing regularly with the second unit, Wiggins could be a valuable streaming option in some deep formats. He's scored in double digits in six of his 12 appearances in December, averaging 8.5 points, 2.3 rebounds, 1.0 assists and 11 steals across 18.7 minutes per game.

DECEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back to bench Sunday Wiggins is not in the Thunder's starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Grizzlies, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.

Impact Wiggins made his ninth start of the season (and first since Nov. 25) Saturday against the Hornets, and he finished with 17 points, five rebounds, one assist and two steals over 33 minutes in a 106-94 win. Wiggins will revert to a reserve role Sunday due to the return of Cason Wallace (quadriceps) and Luguentz Dort (ankle).

DECEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Inserted into starting lineup Wiggins is in the starting five for Saturday's game versus the Hornets, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.

Impact Wiggins will replace Luguentz Dort (ankle) in the starting lineup Saturday. Wiggins is averaging 8.9 points, 3.3 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.0 steals in 22.1 minutes across his previous eight starting appearances.

DECEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Muted role continues Wiggins supplied seven points (3-8 FG, 1-5 3Pt) and one rebound in 14 minutes during Monday's 123-105 victory over the Wizards.

Impact Wiggins played fewer than 15 minutes for the fifth time in the past six games, highlighting the current depth in Oklahoma City. Earlier in the piece, Wiggins has been playing upwards of 25 minutes per game, turning in tangible production. However, it now looks as though they are comfortable using him in a limited role, although that could change at any point.

DECEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Delivers donut in win Wiggins accumulated no counting stats in 10 minutes during Saturday's 111-96 victory over Houston.

Impact Wiggins failed to score for the first time this season, another in a string of poor performances. He has scored a total of five points in the past three games, before which he scored at least 12 points in three straight contests. The Thunder have the luxury of chopping and changing their rotation, making Wiggins a tough player to trust moving forward.

DECEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Productive off bench Wiggins ended Tuesday's 133-106 win over the Jazz with 16 points (6-11 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, one assist, one block and three steals over 22 minutes.

Impact The Thunder ran away with this game early, allowing Wiggins to take advantage of some garbage time. Wiggins is a tough sell outside of deeper fantasy formats with such a deep rotation in Oklahoma City. Through 21 regular-season appearances, Wiggins is averaging 21.1 minutes per night.

DECEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Moving back to bench Wiggins is not starting in Wednesday's game against the Warriors.

Impact Wiggins will head to the bench since Isaiah Joe will get the nod for this one. Wiggins is averaging 10.0 points, 4.2 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game when playing off the bench this season.

NOVEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back in starting lineup Wiggins will start Sunday's game against the Mavericks, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.

Impact Wiggins returns to the starting lineup for the third time in five contests with Cason Wallace shifting back to the bench. Wiggins averaged 9.5 points, 3.5 assists and 3.0 rebounds in 23.5 minutes per game across his last two starts.

NOVEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Moving back to bench Wiggins will come off the bench for Wednesday's game against New Orleans, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.

Impact The Thunder are still experimenting with new lineups after Chet Holmgren's (hip) injury. Wiggins will be pushed to the second unit as part of the trial, with Cason Wallace replacing him in the first five. In seven games off the bench, Wiggins is averaging 10.3 points, 4.6 rebounds and 2.0 assists across 20.1 minutes.

NOVEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back in starting lineup Wiggins is in the Thunder's starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Warriors, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.

Impact The Thunder continue to rotate Wiggins, Isaiah Joe and Cason Wallace into the starting five, and Wiggins will draw the start Sunday. Over his last five outings, Wiggins has averaged 11.4 points, 5.0 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.6 steals over 23.4 minutes per game.

NOVEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

How Aaron Wiggins has Earned Spot-Start Opportunities Aaron Wiggins' role on the Thunder took its biggest dip in terms of minutes and starts last season, a season where he looked as polished as...

NOVEMBER 6, 2024 • SI.COM

Returns to bench Wiggins is not in the Thunder's starting lineup for Monday's game against the Magic, Rylan Stiles of FanSided.com reports.

Impact Wiggins got his second start of the regular season Saturday against the Clippers, and he finished that game with 12 points, five rebounds, two assists and three steals over 30 minutes. The Thunder have experimented with the starting five with Wiggins, Cason Wallace and Isaiah Joe, and Wallace will start Monday while Wiggins and Joe come off the bench.

NOVEMBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Starting vs. Clippers Wiggins is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Clippers, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.

Impact Wiggins will make his second start of the 2024-25 regular season Saturday as Isaiah Joe and Cason Wallace come off the bench. The trio have each started twice through the first six games of the season as the Thunder figure out their starting lineup. In his last outing Friday against the Trail Blazers, Wiggins logged 13 points, eight rebounds, two assists and one steal across 23 minutes.

NOVEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Efficient from range Wiggins ended Friday's 137-114 win over the Trail Blazers with 13 points (5-10 FG, 3-5 3Pt), eight rebounds, two assists and one steal in 23 minutes.

Impact Wiggins made a season-high three three-pointers during Friday's blowout win over Portland. With the game already out of hand, the 25-year-old forward was awarded with extended playing time. Wiggins is averaging 9.8 points, 4.2 rebounds and 1.6 assists in 18.8 minutes across his five appearances this season.

NOVEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Slides back to bench Wiggins won't start Wednesday's game against the Spurs, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.

Impact Wiggins drew the start in Oklahoma City's last game but played just 18 minutes. Cason Wallace will take Wiggins' spot against San Antonio. Wiggins is averaging 10.7 points, 3.3 rebounds and 1.0 assists across 17.7 minutes per game.

OCTOBER 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Enters starting lineup Wiggins will start Sunday's game against the Hawks, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.

Impact Wiggins will make his first start of the season, sending Cason Wallace to the bench. Wiggins has had a strong start to the season, averaging 11.5 points and 4.5 rebounds while shooting 68.8 percent from the floor through two games.

OCTOBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Posts 15 points from bench Wiggins produced 15 points (7-9 FG, 1-2 3Pt), six rebounds, one assist, two blocks and one steal in 20 minutes during Thursday's 102-87 win over the Nuggets.

Impact The Thunder signed Wiggins to a five-year, $47 million contract in the offseason, which is a huge price tag for a second-unit player. The deal is a sign that the team wants increased involvement from the former second-round pick, but he'll have to navigate a crowded depth chart to achieve that goal. At 6-5, his best chance to break through might be in the backcourt, where Isaiah Joe will have to prove his worth to stick with the starting five.

OCTOBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 14, 2024 • SACBEE.COM

Moves back to bench Wiggins won't start Wednesday's preseason game against the Rockets, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.

Impact With Alex Caruso and Lugentz Dort resting, Wiggins drew a start during Monday's preseason opener. He posted seven points (3-8 FG), three assists and two rebounds in 22 minutes against the Spurs. However, Caruso and Dort will be back in action Wednesday, pushing Wiggins to a reserve role.

OCTOBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE