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With four games left in the Warriors? schedule, Golden State is well on its way to securing a playoff spot. The Warriors have a 41-37 overall season record, which puts them in the sixth position in the Western Conference. After winning five out of their last six games, the potential return of star forward following more than a month-long absence has Stephen Curry and Warriors fans all riled up.

Andrew Wiggins last played for the Warriors against the Washington Wizards before the All-Star Weekend in February. Since then, Wiggins has been away from the team due to personal reasons. Many rumors have swirled around the reason for his prolonged absence, but Wiggins and the Warriors have kept silent. However, the latest update is sure to excite the Dubnation.

Andrew Wiggins is on the verge of returning as Stephen Curry and the Warriors continue hot streak

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The media and the reporters tried their best to pry something out of Wiggins? teammates and the coaching staff to explain his absence. However, the entire franchise remained very professional about it.

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Soon, the media and fans started making their own narratives to satisfy their curiosity. Rumors regarding his girlfriend started making the rounds of social media, which led her to lash out as well.

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Wiggins? teammate Draymond Green had to go on his podcast to address the wild accusations. However, according to NBA reporter Jason Dumas, ?Andrew Wiggins is back in the Bay Area. He had spent most of the recent weeks out of town.?

With Wiggins back in the Bayside, at least fans and the media won?t flame any more false narratives around him anymore. Although, there still hasn?t been any update as to when will he join the team back. Meanwhile, the Warriors handled the business against the San Antonio Spurs on Friday as the won 130-115 to inch closer to sealing a spot in the postseason.

Even though the Warriors are holding their own, Wiggins is still an essential part of their roster. Despite Stephen Curry, Jordan Poole, and Klay Thompson taking almost all the offensive responsibility; Wiggins contributes on both ends of the floor.

Fans riled up for the return of Wiggins

With the latest update on Andrew Wiggins, fans are convinced that the Golden State Warriors will be unstoppable. Wiggins’ performances during last year’s Playoffs proved to be decisive as the Warriors went on to win the championship. One fan tweeted, ?Scary hours.?

While another fan commented, ?YES WE ARE TAKING STEPS TOWARDS THE RIGHT DIRECTION PRAYING EVERY ISSUE WITH THE WIGGINS FAMILY IS ON ITS WAY TO BEING SOLVED.?

Here are a few more reactions from fans on Twitter.

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There were a few fans who needed more assurance than this Wiggins update, while others could not be happier with his potential return.

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Let?s see if Wiggins is ready to play some ball and join his teammates on the floor. The Warriors would need all their star power in their upcoming games and playoffs.