JAMES WISEMAN NEWS

Warriors can atone for brutal draft mistake with blockbuster LaMelo Ball trade Taking James Wiseman second overall at the 2020 NBA Draft will go down as one of the most brutal mistakes the Golden State Warriors have mad...

NOVEMBER 21 • BLUEMANHOOP.COM

Pacers officially make stance on James Wiseman crystal clear with latest move The Indiana Pacers made a notable roster change and have officially made their decision on big man James Wiseman.

OCTOBER 28 • 8POINTS9SECONDS.COM

Injuries prompt Pacers to sign 3-time dunk champ Mac McClung and waive James Wiseman

The Indiana Pacers have signed guard Mac McClung in response to a rash of injuries

OCTOBER 28 • Associated Press

Reports: Pacers add 3-time Dunk champion Mac McClung after flurry of backcourt injuries Indiana reportedly adds 26-year-old guard Mac McClung and will waive center James Wiseman to open the roster spot.

OCTOBER 28 • NBA.COM

Why James Wiseman's draft status couldn't avoid another cut, this time by Pacers | Sporting News The journey just hasn't worked out for Wiseman.

OCTOBER 27 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Waived by Indiana The Pacers waived Wiseman on Monday, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.

Impact After tearing his Achilles in Indiana's 2024-25 regular-season opener, Wiseman was traded to the Raptors in February before being waived. The big man re-signed with the Pacers in July, though he'll now have to explore other opportunities. In a corresponding move, the Pacers signed Mac McClung to bolster their banged-up backcourt.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Pacers' James Wiseman situation is even worse than fans thought James Wiseman's situation with the Indiana Pacers is looking to be an even bigger disaster than many anticipated.

OCTOBER 27 • 8POINTS9SECONDS.COM

Coming off bench Wiseman will come off the bench during Sunday's game against the Timberwolves, Tony East of Forbes.com reports.

Impact Wiseman started in his season debut Saturday, but he will retreat to a bench role Sunday. He still figures to see a sizable role backing up Jay Huff and Isaiah Jackson.

OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Plays 20 minutes in start Wiseman provided four points (2-3 FG), four rebounds and one block across 20 minutes during Saturday's 128-103 loss to Memphis.

Impact After not playing during Indiana's season opener, Wiseman started and played 20 minutes in their loss to Memphis on Saturday. Four Pacers centers received minutes in the blowout defeat, and that trend could certainly continue in their road matchup against the Timberwolves on Sunday.

OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Starting vs. Memphis Wiseman will start in Saturday's game against the Grizzlies.

Impact After not seeing the court in Thursday's season-opening double-overtime loss to the Thunder, Wiseman will join the starting five. As a result, Isaiah Jackson will come off the bench.

OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Not part of Opening Night rotation Wiseman didn't play during Thursday's 141-135 double-overtime loss to Oklahoma City due to a coach's decision.

Impact Isaiah Jackson started the regular-season opener at center and played only eight minutes, and Tony Bradley played 10 minutes off the bench at center. Head coach Rick Carlisle instead elected to roll with a ton of small-ball lineups, featuring Obi Toppin and Jarace Walker at the five. Both Toppin and Walker excelled in those roles, but it may have been a matchup-based decision.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Perfect from field in win Wiseman had 10 points (4-4 FG, 2-2 FT) and five rebounds in 12 minutes during Saturday's preseason win over the Thunder.

Impact Wiseman turned in a solid performance despite limited playing time. With Isaiah Jackson and Jay Huff seemingly battling for the bulk of the center minutes, Wiseman may have to bide his time on the bench to begin the season. Coming off a season-ending Achilles injury, Wiseman will be, once again, looking to rebuild his career. While he figures to be more of a depth piece to begin the campaign, it wouldn't be surprising to see him shift into a meaningful role at some point throughout the season.

OCTOBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Pacers have a James Wiseman depth chart question after Myles Turner's departure | Sporting News Indiana has a fascinating case on its hands.

OCTOBER 12 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

James Wiseman may have quietly sealed his Pacers fate James Wiseman's future with the Indiana Pacers is still up in the air after he re-signed with the team in the offseason.

OCTOBER 9 • 8POINTS9SECONDS.COM

Available Tuesday Wiseman (Achilles) is available for Tuesday's preseason game against the Timberwolves, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.

Impact Wiseman will return to game action for Indiana's preseason opener after tearing his left Achilles in the 2024-25 regular-season opener. The No. 2 overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft has an opportunity to carve out a meaningful role this season while competing for minutes with Isaiah Jackson, Jay Huff and Tony Bradley.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Participating in scrimmages Wiseman (Achilles) is participating in scrimmages ahead of the Pacers' preseason opener against the Timberwolves on Tuesday, Tony East of WTHR Channel 13 Indianapolis reports.

Impact After tearing his left Achilles in the 2024-25 regular-season opener, Wiseman appears to be on track to return during the preseason. The 24-year-old center has an opportunity to carve out a meaningful role for the Pacers in the 2025-26 campaign, competing for playing time with Isaiah Jackson (Achilles), Jay Huff and Tony Bradley.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

James Wiseman worked through shock, maintained 'integrity' to get another chance with Pacers James Wiseman had gone through a long-term rehab before his Achilles tendon tear and that helped him come back for the Pacers.

OCTOBER 1 • INDYSTAR.COM

It's not even October and former Warriors center is already at the crossroads Training camp and preseason could make-or-break the careers of many players around the league, including former Golden State Warriors big ma...

SEPTEMBER 25 • BLUEMANHOOP.COM

Tyrese Haliburton hosts youth basketball camp as recovery from Achilles tendon injury continues

Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton was back on the basketball court and back on his feet

AUGUST 23 • Associated Press

Pacers have granted James Wiseman ultimate opportunity to achieve the impossible The Indiana Pacers re-signed James Wiseman earlier this offseason after he suffered a season-ending Achilles injury last season.

JULY 24 • 8POINTS9SECONDS.COM

Former Warriors' draft bust is getting another chance at redeeming his NBA career | Sporting News We look at the recent James Wiseman contract and recount Wiseman's still young but disappointing career.

JULY 8 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Pacers, James Wiseman on verge of major free agent decision | Sporting News The former No. 2 overall pick is returning to Indiana.

JULY 7 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Pacers to bring back James Wiseman Tony East: Kevin Pritchard says the Pacers plan to sign James Wiseman today.Source: Bluesky More on this storyline Bobby Marks: Huff has 3 y...

JULY 7 • HOOPSHYPE.COM

To sign with Indiana Wiseman (Achilles) is expected to sign with the Pacers on Monday, Tony East of WTHR Channel 13 Indianapolis reports.

Impact Wiseman underwent surgery in October to repair a torn Achilles tendon, and his timetable remains unclear. The Pacers previously had Wiseman before they shipped him to Toronto where he was ultimately waived. There will be a path to minutes in Indiana once Wiseman gets the green light to return, as the Pacers lost Myles Turner to Milwaukee. Indiana's current center rotation consists of Isaiah Jackson and Jay Huff.

JULY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Warriors bust James Wiseman linked to starting center job with NBA playoff team in free agency | Sporting News That's a name from the past.

JULY 3 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM