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On YouTubeIndiana Pacers News / Blazer's Edge / December 27
Pacers Waive Former Lottery Pick James Wiseman 
Not all NBA lottery picks are built the same, particularly when it comes to centers. The label “draft bust” may be unfair and overused, but chances are good that when you hear it employed, you’re going to be talking about a big man.
NBA News / Hoops Rumors / December 26
Indiana Pacers release former Golden State Warriors draft bust James Wiseman
The Pacers have released center James Wiseman.
Indiana Pacers News / Hoops Rumors / December 20
James Wiseman hopes to seize opportunity in NBA return
James Wiseman admits being devastated when the Pacers decided to waive him in October, and he hopes to make a strong impression as he returns to the team, even if it may be temporary, writes Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star.
The 'NBA Christmas Day 40-point games' quiz
In NBA history, a player has scored 40 or more points on Christmas Day on 30 occasions. How many of those can you name in five minutes?
Indiana Pacers News / Last Word On Sports / December 20
Severely Banged Up Pacers Make Roster Moves Before Pelicans Game, What Does It Mean?
The Indiana Pacers are in New Orleans to take on the Pelicans. Before Saturday night’s tipoff, the Pacers announced that they have brought back James Wiseman on a 10-day contract.
Which NBA teams have the best Christmas Day records?
Christmas and the NBA go hand-in-hand. The day serves for the top hoops league in the world, like Thanksgiving for the NFL. However, while the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are perpetual Thanksgiving participants, the NBA has mixed up the matchups and the teams throughout the years.
James Wiseman News / Hoops Wire / December 20
Pacers sign James Wiseman to 10-day contract
The Pacers are circling back to a familiar name. Indiana re-signed center James Wiseman to a 10-day contract via a hardship exception, the team announced, ending Gabe McGlothan’s own 10-day deal after just four days to make room.
Indiana Pacers News / Hoops Rumors / December 20
Pacers Bring Back James Wiseman On 10-Day Deal
The Pacers have re-signed center James Wiseman to a 10-day contract via a hardship exception, the team announced in a press release. Indiana ended Gabe McGlothan‘s 10-day hardship deal after just four days in order to bring back Wiseman.
Indiana Pacers News / Total Apex Sports / October 29
Pacers Cut Ties with James Wiseman, Ending Another Chapter for the Former No. 2 Pick
The Indiana Pacers have finally made a decision that felt inevitable, cutting ties with former No. 2 overall pick James Wiseman. In a move that surprised approximately zero people who have been paying attention, the Pacers decided their overflowing center rotation could do with one less project.
Indiana Pacers News / Hoops Wire / October 28
Pacers officially waive James Wiseman, sign Mac McClung
The Pacers made it official Tuesday, signing guard Mac McClung to a multiyear contract and waiving center James Wiseman, the team announced in a press release.
NBA News / Hoops Wire / October 27
Pacers to sign Mac McClung; plan to waive James Wiseman
The Pacers are signing Mac McClung to a multi-year contract, his agent Greg Lawrence told Shams Charania of ESPN. The deal will be non-guaranteed, per Charania.
NBA News / Bleacher Report / October 17
Indiana Pacers News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / September 29
Pacers Notes: Indiana Cuts Big Man, James Wiseman Roster Spot Update, More
The Indiana Pacers made a big decision ahead of training camp, choosing to waive center Samson Johnson. The Pacers brought in plenty of help to fill the hole left by Myles Turner, who signed with the Milwaukee Bucks in the offseason, and needed to make room on the roster for the signing of Delon Wright.
Indiana Pacers News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / September 28
James Wiseman Receives Major Update on Competition for Pacers Roster Spot
The Indiana Pacers are trying to narrow down their roster for opening night. They have been bringing in several different players for workouts ahead of training camp, which starts next week.
Indiana Pacers News / Yardbarker / September 24
Three questions for Pacers ahead of 2025-26 NBA season
After back-to-back seasons of growth, the Pacers could find themselves crashing back to Earth this season.
Indiana Pacers News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / August 27
Pacers Notes: New Coach Hired, Major Signing Urged, James Wiseman’s Change
The Indiana Pacers hired a coach from the Memphis Grizzlies after an abrupt, but reportedly mutual, parting of ways. The new member of he coaching staff was also an assistant video coordinator under coach Rick Carlisle during the 2014-15 season with the Dallas Mavericks.
Indiana Pacers News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / August 26
Pacers' James Wiseman Making Significant Change Ahead of New Season
The Indiana Pacers made the decision to re-sign center James Wiseman this offseason after trading him away to the Raptors. At the time, they did so in order to clear up a roster spot so they could bring in Tony Bradley for the playoff stretch.
NBA News / Hoops Wire / July 7
Pacers Intend To Bring Back Former No. 2 Pick James Wiseman
Myles Turner is gone. James Wiseman may be the next man up for the Indiana Pacers. Per Tony East of SI.com, head of basketball operations Kevin Pritchard said the Pacers intend to sign Wiseman, the No.
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.
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.
Indiana Pacers News / Field Level Media / October 25, 2024
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 / Larry Brown Sports / October 23, 2024
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.
NBA News / Yardbarker / July 8, 2024
James Wiseman has finally landed with a team that can maximize his skill set
Indiana's style of play is made for a young and explosive big like Wiseman.
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / July 2, 2024
Pacers are taking a chance on this former No. 2 overall pick
The 23-year-old was the No. 2 overall pick by the Warriors in the 2020 NBA Draft but has failed to pan out up to this point, especially after a knee injury cost him a key developmental year in 2021-22.
Detroit Pistons News / Larry Brown Sports / June 29, 2024
Recent No. 2 overall NBA draft pick to become unrestricted free agent
Another team appears to be giving up on former No. 2 overall draft pick James Wiseman.
Detroit Pistons News / Yardbarker / November 26, 2023
One fact about the Pistons that's hard to believe
The Detroit Pistons took a flyer on James Wiseman last year. They’ve won just four games since then.
NBA News / Yardbarker / March 3, 2023
Warriors owner was hesitant to go through with James Wiseman trade
Golden State Warriors owner Joe Lacob said that he needed convincing before clearing the team's trade of James Wiseman to the Detroit Pistons.
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