Pacers Release James Wiseman

The Pacers have released center James Wiseman in conjunction with their previously announced signing of Micah Potter and waiving of Garrison Mathews, the team announced in a press release.

After playing one game for the team in late October, Wiseman rejoined the Pacers on December 20, signing a 10-day contract via a hardship exception. ESPN’s Bobby Marks notes (via Twitter) that Wiseman’s 10-Day contract was terminated, which requires no waiver process but allows Wiseman to earn the full amount from the contract.

He suited up in three contests for Indiana after signing with them last week, averaging 13.0 minutes per game and scoring nine total points.

Dustin Dopirak of the Indianapolis Star notes (via Twitter) that the Pacers are not getting another hardship exception at the moment.

The former No. 2 overall pick in 2020 signed with the Pacers last season but only played five minutes before tearing his Achilles and missing the rest of the season.

Still just 24 years old, he holds career averages of 9.0 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 0.7 blocks in 18.8 minutes per night.