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James Wiseman cleared to play G League games this week

Anthony Slater: Big news from the Warriors: James Wiseman will play for the Santa Cruz Warriors on Thursday and Sunday this week. I’ve previously been told that once he’s physically cleared for G-League, he’s cleared for NBA action, whenever team deems him ready.
Source: Twitter @ShamsCharania

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

Monte Poole @MontePooleNBCS
No official timeline for Wiseman’s return, but whispers since AS break pointed toward March 12-20 homestand. – 4:23 PM
JD Shaw @JShawNBA
The Warriors have cleared center James Wiseman (right meniscal tear rehab) to progress to the next stage of his comeback. He’ll play in G League games with Santa Cruz against Stockton on Thursday and the Ignite on Sunday. – 4:23 PM
Connor Letourneau @Con_Chron
James Wiseman is set to play with the Santa Cruz Warriors on Thursday in Stockton and Sunday at Chase Center. This is the first time Golden State has ever had a big-name player play games in the G League on a rehab assignment. – 4:23 PM
CJ Holmes @CjHolmes22
Warriors say center James Wiseman will play for G-League Santa Cruz on Thursday and Sunday. – 4:22 PM
Kendra Andrews @kendra__andrews
James Wiseman has been cleared for the next step of his rehab process. He will play in two G League games with the Santa Cruz Warriors on Thursday and Sunday (at Chase Center), team says. – 4:22 PM
Marc J. Spears @MarcJSpears
Warriors say center James Wiseman has been cleared to progress to the next stage of his rehabilitation. Wiseman will play in a pair of upcoming Santa Cruz Warriors games—at Stockton on Thursday and against the G League Ignite at Chase Center on Sunday. – 4:22 PM
Anthony Slater @anthonyVslater
Big news from the Warriors: James Wiseman will play for the Santa Cruz Warriors on Thursday and Sunday this week. I’ve previously been told that once he’s physically cleared for G-League, he’s cleared for NBA action, whenever team seems him ready. – 4:21 PM
Marc Stein @TheSteinLine
The Warriors say James Wiseman will play two G League games in the next stage of his recovery as he moves closer to his season debut.
More NBA from me: marcstein.substack.com4:21 PM
Monte Poole @MontePooleNBCS
James Wiseman update from Warriors: Set to play with G League Sea Dubs Thursday in Stockton and Sunday at Chase Center. – 4:21 PM
Jason Dumas @JDumasReports
James Wiseman will play a pair of GLeague games on Thursday and Sunday. Per the Warriors. pic.twitter.com/lUX5grtcjj4:21 PM
Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
Warriors say James Wiseman has been cleared to play in two Santa Cruz NBA G League games Thursday and Sunday as part of return process. – 4:21 PM
Chris Palmer @ChrisPalmerNBA
How are we not talking about the Warriors having the best young core in the NBA: Wiseman, Poole, Moody, Kuminga. 2 teenagers. 3 Future All-Stars. No team in the NBA drafts better than the Warriors. Not even close. – 12:32 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
Most points in a game by a teenager in Warriors franchise history:
1. Moses Moody (30)
2. Jonathan Kuminga (26)
3. James Wiseman (25) pic.twitter.com/2CYRhDPPWB11:33 PM
Monte Poole @MontePooleNBCS
Warriors coach Steve Kerr provides the semi-daily updates on Draymond Green and James Wiseman: working out in the Bay Area, doing well, looking good, feeling fine, no projected return date – 7:41 PM
Jason Dumas @JDumasReports
James Wiseman got a good workout with some of the staff back in the Bay today. Still no date on a possible return. – 7:37 PM

More on this storyline

Kendra Andrews: Kerr notes that Wiseman looks really good, and his conditioning is coming along. He also emphasized how much Wiseman needs reps. “Let’s temper the expectations.” He’s still considered day to day. -via Twitter @kendra__andrews / March 2, 2022
Anthony Slater: James Wiseman is getting in a 3-on-3 scrimmage tonight in Minnesota and is moving well. Warriors remain unwilling to give any detailed update/target. Steve Kerr: “I’m going to continue to express what I’ve expressed in recent weeks. It’s day-to-day.” -via Twitter @anthonyVslater / February 28, 2022

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