Warriors block Andrew Wiggins from playing for Canada at Paris Olympics this summer, per report

Golden State is reportedly looking to trade Wiggins this summer

By Jack Maloney Jun 28, 2024 at 1:03 pm ET• 1 min read

Andrew Wiggins will not play for Team Canada at the Paris Olympics later this summer because the Golden State Warriors have blocked his involvement, according to Doug Smith. Training camp for the Canadian national team will open on Friday. 

The exact reason why the Warriors are playing hardball with the Canadian Olympic Committee is unclear. Trade rumors involving Wiggins have been circulating for months. John Hollinger also suggested that there is a medical concern, which Smith co-signed. Michael Grange then reported that although Wiggins had been insured and cleared medically by Canada Basketball, the Warriors raised concerns at the last minute regarding his ankle problems last season. 

Wiggins had been included on the training camp roster but was non-committal last month when asked if he would be on the plane to Paris.