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On Wednesday afternoon, ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reported that the Indiana Pacers  acquired NBA All-Star Pascal Siakam (via the Toronto Raptors). 

Following the news, the team announced that they have waived 15-year NBA veteran James Johnson

Via The Pacers: "We have waived forward James Johnson."

Johnson signed with the team in the middle of the season and appeared in five games. 

Tony East of FanNation's All Pacers reported that the Pacers plan to re-sign Johnson. 

Via East: "Per source, Indiana intends to re-sign James Johnson if he clears waivers."

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