Aaron Wiggins
#21SG · Oklahoma City Thunder
Height
6'5"
Weight
190 lbs
Age
27
College
Maryland
Experience
4 yrs
Wingspan
6'9.8"
Reach
8'7.0"
Hand Size
8.75" × 8.5"
D
B-
C
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Fan Verdict
Grade this player:
Career StatsC
| Year | Team | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 330 | 9.8 | 3.3 | 1.7 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 42.9% | 38.0% | 78.4% |
| 2025-26 | | 57 | 9.8 | 3.3 | 1.7 |
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG | 3PT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, 5/6 | vs LAL | W 108-90 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-2 | 0-0 | -2 |
| Tue, 4/28 | @ PHX | W 131-122 | 11 | 2 |
Current Contract
Length
4 years
Total Value
$36.0M
Guaranteed
$19.3M
AAV
$10.1M/yr
Guaranteed %54%
Contract Value Index (CVI)
D
Below Value
OverpayFair ValueGreat Value
Aaron Wiggins' four-year, $10.1M AAV extension with the Oklahoma City Thunder represents a concerning case of paying above-market value for replacement-level production, earning a D grade on the Contract Value Index (CVI). While Wiggins provides solid depth as a wing defender and has shown flashes of competency in spot minutes, his C-level performance grade doesn't justify paying him starter money in today's NBA landscape. The Thunder essentially committed $40.4 million total to a player whose statistical impact and on-court contributions align more closely with players earning $4-6M annually. Oklahoma City's front office appears to have overvalued Wiggins' potential upside and defensive versatility, betting on improvement that hasn't materialized into above-average starter production. This contract creates negative value by tying up significant cap space that could have been allocated toward acquiring a genuine difference-maker or maintaining future flexibility in what should be the Thunder's championship window. The deal reflects poor asset management for a franchise that otherwise has been exemplary in building through the draft and making shrewd veteran acquisitions.
Performance Analysis
C
#61 of 147 Shooting Guards
FCA+
Aaron Wiggins earns a C Performance grade, reflecting league-average production for a shooting guard. Through 330 games, Aaron is contributing 9.8 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 1.7 assists per game in his role. Aaron's best relative area is FG% at 42.9, though it still falls below the shooting guard median of 46.0. The biggest area for growth is APG at 1.7 (shooting guard median: 4.0). Among 147 NBA shooting guards graded this season, Aaron ranks 61st.
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