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    Golden State Warriors extends Andrew Wiggins' contract for $109 million. Details here

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    Following the signing of a $143 million contract with Jordal Pool, Andrew Wiggins has agreed to a four-year, 109 million-dollar contract extension with the Golden State Warriors. The precise release date for the information is uncertain.

    Golden State Warriors extends Andrew Wiggins' contract for $109 million. Details hereAgencies
    Andrew Wiggins has agreed to a four-year, hundred and nine-million-dollar contract extension with the Golden State Warriors after signing a hundred and forty-million-dollar deal with Jordal Pool. His career has turned for the better since he changed teams in 2020.

    Wiggins is bound to the Warriors for five years and $143 million throughout the contract, which corporates a player choice in the final year. The Warriors disclosed neither the terms nor the length of the extension on Saturday. It is unknown when the full details will be out.

    With a payroll and luxury tax of $483 million for the 2023-24 season, the Warriors will make a significant financial commitment to keep the core of a championship team together. These costly measures are required to maintain the excellent performance they have shown in recent seasons.


    After being traded from the Minnesota Timberwolves to Golden State in 2020, Wiggins revived his career, contributing significantly to the team's championship victory in 2022. In a way, he has been a beacon of hope for the team and has been an excellent addition to the team.

    Wiggins averaged 17.2 points and 4.5 rebounds, making him an All-Star for the first time in his career. His three-point shooting percentage was also the highest of his career, hovering around 39%. In one season, he earned his first All-Star nod.

    FAQs:

    1. Which team did Andrew Wiggins move to in 2020?
      He moved from the Minnesota Timberwolves to Golden State.
    2. By how much was the contract extended for Andrew Wiggins?
      The contract has been extended by $109 million by the Warriors for Andrew Wiggins.
    3. Who won the NBA Championship in 2022?
      Golden State Warriors won the NBA Championship in 2022.


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