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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 / NBA Analysis Network / August 14

Warriors insider breaks down whether Mike Dunleavy Jr would have picked Tyrese Haliburton instead of James Wiseman

One of the Golden State Warriors’ worst mistakes in recent years was selecting James Wiseman second overall in the 2020 NBA Draft. Wiseman not only failed to work within their system, lasting just one and a half seasons, but the Warriors also missed superior prospects.

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43 different players recorded a triple-double in the 2024-25 NBA season. How many of them can you name in six minutes?

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Indiana Pacers News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / August 3

Pacers Star Provides Surprise Update on Achilles Recovery Timeline

A key Indiana Pacers standout has revealed how he's progressing from his Achilles tendon tear. Indiana was bit hard by the injury bug last season, at inconvenient times.

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20 old school players who would have thrived in the modern NBA

Which former NBA players watch today's game and think to themselves, Man, I would have been awesome in today's game? Probably all of them. But how many of them are right?

NBA News / Detroit Pistons on SI / July 10

Ex-Pistons Big Man Signs With Rival Team

After spending the entire 2024-2025 NBA season recovering from an injury, former Detroit Pistons center James Wiseman knows the uniform he’ll be wearing when he makes his comeback.

Indiana Pacers News / Fastbreak on SI / July 8

NBA Fans Comment On Indiana Pacers James Wiseman News

James Wiseman spent the 2024-25 season with the Indiana Pacers. However, after just one game, he suffered a season-ending injury. Despite the injury, the Pacers have now announced that they have re-signed Wiseman.

Indiana Pacers News / Last Word On Sports / July 7

Former Top Draft Pick Rejoins Pacers With Pathway To Minutes

If Shams Charania of ESPN doesn’t tweet out a signing during free agency, many would consider it to be unimportant news. That was the case with the Indiana Pacers.

Indiana Pacers News / Hoops Rumors / July 7

Pacers bring back former No. 2 pick coming off Achilles tear

The big man impressed Indiana in the preseason and appeared to have the edge for the backup center role behind Myles Turner, but tore his left Achilles in the club’s regular season opener.

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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 / 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 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.

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.

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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.

NBA News / Yardbarker / July 8, 2024