On January 17, Beijing time, before the game between the Golden State Warriors and the Minnesota Timberwolves, Golden State Warriors coach Kerr was interviewed by the media today and talked about Drummond Green's injury and the previous trade with Russell to trade Wiggins.
Kerr said: "It's been a long season and the most important thing is safety and caution, that's how I feel, so we're cautious about the injury of chasing dreams". Earlier today, the Warriors officially announced that Drummond Green's calf injury is related to lumbar disc overwork, and that he will receive physical therapy and a review within two weeks.
In addition, Kerr also told reporters: "Due to the absence of today's game, Cuminga will get more playing time." At the same time, after today's Warriors shooting training, Kerr will also add a video lesson to Cumming.
In today's interview, the reporter wanted Kerr to recall the Warriors' trade with the Timberwolves about Wiggins and Russell, Kerr said: "This deal is definitely based on demand for the Warriors, because the Warriors need to urgently increase the height of the flanks, because the team has Curry, so the demand for Russell is reduced."
It is worth mentioning that in the summer of 2020, the Warriors sent Russell, Spelman and Jacob Evans from the Timberwolves to Wiggins, the top 3 protected first-round picks in the 2021 first round, and the 2021 second-round picks.
Wiggins has been a great performer this season, and he also played his best season in the Warriors, averaging 18.6 points, 4.3 rebounds, 1.9 assists, 0.9 steals and 0.6 blocks per game, and shooting 42.5% from three-point range.