The Indiana Pacers are facing an urgent need to make a trade before the NBA Trade Deadline in February. The team’s struggles this season have been largely due to a lack of depth at center. After losing backup centers James Wiseman and Isaiah Jackson to Achilles injuries, the Pacers now rank as the third-worst team…
James Wiseman’s return to Detroit on Wednesday took a disastrous turn during the season opener against the Pacers. He suffered a torn left Achilles tendon and is currently working with the team to explore treatment options. ESPN’s Shams Charania was the first to report the injury, which typically results in a season-ending prognosis, although the…
A former lottery pick’s quest for redemption may have come to an early halt. James Wiseman, a center for the Indiana Pacers, suffered a concerning non-contact injury during the team’s season opener against the Detroit Pistons. In the first quarter, after missing a three-point shot, Wiseman appeared to injure his left calf while attempting to…
James Wiseman joins the Indiana Pacers after stints with the Golden State Warriors and Detroit Pistons, and the Pacers organization has confidence in his potential. However, he is currently dealing with a groin injury and will likely be limited at the start of training camp, as noted by head coach Rick Carlisle. “He has a…
NBA rosters are always in flux, with changes ranging from blockbuster trades to subtle lineup tweaks, all aimed at improving the team. Middle and lower-tier teams are typically more active in pursuing changes, as they have more ground to makeup, but even top contenders look for small advantages. Take the Indiana Pacers, for example. After…
After the Indiana Pacers signed rookie Enrique Freeman to their final two-way contract, it marked the end of Oscar Tshiebwe’s tenure with the team. Despite his potential, it was evident that the Pacers did not have a role for him on their roster. Fortunately for the 24-year-old, he will continue his NBA career with a…