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 Toronto Waives James Wiseman
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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. Wiseman had a team option for next season and he is currently out for the season with torn Achilles .

After waiving Wiseman, the Raptors now have 2 open roster spots.  Orlando Robinson’s second 10-day is set to expire but he could get one of those open spots with with the Raptors frontcourt depth thin with Kelly Olynyk on his way to New Orleans and Jakob Poeltl hurt.  The Raptors could use the other roster spot to  convert Jamison Battle two-way deal.

Wiseman is a former No. 2 pick if the 2020 NBA Draft. He came into the league with high expectations but unfortunately injuries have derailed his career.

Over 148 career games with the Golden State Warriors, Detroit Pistons, and Pacers, the 23-year-old has averaged 9.1 points and 5.6 rebounds.

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This article first appeared on Raptors Nation and was syndicated with permission.

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