James Wiseman: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

NBA News / Last Word On Sports / February 14

The 5 Best NBA Buyout/Free Agent Options For Non-Contenders

With the 2025 NBA trade deadline in the rearview mirror, many teams are looking ahead to the buyout and free agent market. Those teams are usually contenders trying to fill out their roster.

Indiana Pacers News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / February 11

Top 3 Buyout Candidates For Pacers Following Trade Deadline

The Indiana Pacers had a fairly quiet trade deadline. Will the team bring in more help for the stretch run of the 2024-25 season? Indiana did manage to offload reserve center James Wiseman, already out for the season with a torn Achilles tendon, to the Toronto Raptors, but that was a cost-cutting move.

Indiana Pacers News / Athlon Sports / February 10

Pacers Continue to Bolster Frontcourt with Recent Waiver Pickup

In the first week of the NBA season, the Indiana Pacers lost both Isaiah Jackson and James Wiseman for the season with torn Achilles. Wiseman would later be traded to the Toronto Raptors and subsequently waived, and the Pacers struggled this season with only Myles Turner playing center.

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Indiana Pacers News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / February 7

Former Pacers Center Reportedly Waived by New Team Already

The Indiana Pacers were a team that everyone was watching at the trade deadline. They had the assets in order to make a big move at the deadline. Instead, they stood pat.

Detroit Pistons News / Detroit Pistons on SI / February 7

NBA News: Former Detroit Pistons Big Man Included in Deadline Trade

Among many trades at the 2025 NBA trade deadline, former Detroit Pistons big man James Wiseman was included in a deal. The recovering center’s contract was sent to the Toronto Raptors.

Toronto Raptors News / Athlon Sports / February 7

Toronto Raptors Make Key Decision on Newly-Acquired Big Man

The Toronto Raptors had a busy NBA Trade Deadline. The major acquisition came when the team acquired Brandon Ingram from the New Orleans Pelicans. However, Masai Ujiri and company had more moves up their sleeve.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / February 7

Raptors Waive Former No. 2 Overall Pick James Wiseman

The Toronto Raptors have confirmed their trade with the Indiana Pacers and the subsequent waiver of James Wiseman, signaling that this NBA deal was largely about freeing up cash for the Raptors.

Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Nation / February 7

Toronto Waives James Wiseman

The Toronto Raptors have announced they have waives James Wiseman, per ESPN’s Bobby Marks. The Raptors had acquired Wiseman and cash from the Indiana Pacers in exchange for a top-55 protected second-round pick.

Indiana Pacers News / Field Level Media / February 6

Report: Raports land injured C James Wiseman from Pacers

The Toronto Raptors acquired injured center James Wiseman and cash from the Indiana Pacers on Thursday, ESPN reported. The Pacers reportedly will receive a 2026 second-round draft pick in the deal.

NBA News / Raptors Nation / February 6

Raptors Acquire James Wiseman & Cash From Pacers

The Toronto Raptors snuck in another deal right before the NBA Trade Deadline buzzer. The Raptors have reportedly acquired James Wiseman and cash from the Indiana Pacers in exchange for a top-55 protected second-round pick, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania.

Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / February 6

Raptors Keep Boucher & Wrap Up Deadline With Wiseman Trade

The Toronto Raptors have reportedly acquired James Wiseman and cash from the Indiana Pacers in exchange for a top-55 protected second-round pick, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / February 6

Pacers trade former No. 2 overall pick to Raptors

The Pacers are trading a former No. 2 overall pick.

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Indiana Pacers News / Fastbreak on SI / October 26

NBA Player James Wiseman Breaks Silence After Devastating Injury

On Wednesday evening, James Wiseman played his first game for the Indiana Pacers. However, the former second-overall pick got injured in the first half.

Indiana Pacers News / Field Level Media / October 25

Report: Pacers C James Wiseman has Achilles surgery

Indiana Pacers center James Wiseman had surgery to repair a torn Achilles tendon, ESPN reported Friday, with a recovery timeline still to be determined.

Indiana Pacers News / Field Level Media / October 24

Pacers C James Wiseman (Achilles) seriously hurt in opener

Indiana Pacers center James Wiseman tore his left Achilles tendon during the first quarter of Wednesday's season-opening win against the Detroit Pistons.

Indiana Pacers News / Hoops Rumors / October 24

Pacers lose former No. 2 overall pick to torn Achilles tendon

Indiana Pacers center James Wiseman's season is likely over before it even really got started.

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Indiana Pacers News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / October 24

James Wiseman leaves Indiana Pacers season opener with injury, MRI coming in New York

DETROIT — The Indiana Pacers lost James Wiseman due to an injury during their opening night win against the Detroit Pistons, and more testing is required to determine the extent of the injury.

Indiana Pacers News / Larry Brown Sports / October 23

Former No. 2 overall pick suffers non-contact injury in NBA season opener

A former lottery pick’s redemption bid may be over before it even begins.

Indiana Pacers News / Fastbreak on SI / October 10

James Wiseman Stuns NBA Fans With Strong Showing For Pacers

On Thursday evening, the Indiana Pacers played their second preseason game when they visited the Cleveland Cavaliers in Ohio. James Wiseman, who signed with the team over the offseason, finished with eight points and ten rebounds while shooting 4/6 from the field in only 11 minutes.

Indiana Pacers News / Fastbreak on SI / October 8

James Wiseman Has NBA Fans Very Excited After Pacers Game

On Tuesday evening, the Indiana Pacers opened up the preseason with a matchup against the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena in Georgia. Over the offseason, the Pacers signed James Wiseman, so this was his debut with the team.

Indiana Pacers News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / September 30

Indiana Pacers center James Wiseman dealing with groin injury heading into season

INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana Pacers center James Wiseman is dealing with a groin injury that will limit his participation early in training camp. Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle revealed the minor injury during media day on Monday while speaking with reporters inside Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

Indiana Pacers News / Yardbarker / September 7

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NBA News / Yardbarker / July 8

James Wiseman finally with a team that can maximize his skill set

James Wiseman has finally landed with a team that can maximize his skill set

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NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / July 2

Pacers are taking a chance on this former No. 2 overall pick

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NBA News / Hoops Rumors / July 2