Report: Pacers signing former No. 2 pick James Wiseman

Field Level MediaField Level Media|published: Tue 2nd July, 13:37 2024
NBA: Chicago Bulls at Detroit PistonsApr 11, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Pistons center James Wiseman (13) grabs the rebound in the second half against the Chicago Bulls at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

The Indiana Pacers are signing former No. 2 overall draft pick James Wiseman to a two-year contract, ESPN reported Tuesday.

The 23-year-old free agent center averaged 7.1 points, 5.3 rebounds and 17.3 minutes in 63 games (six starts) last season with the Detroit Pistons.


Wiseman has career averages of 9.1 points and 5.6 rebounds in 147 games (55 starts) with the Golden State Warriors (2020-23) and Pistons.

Golden State drafted Wiseman with the No. 2 pick in 2020 and traded him to Detroit in a four-team deal on Feb. 9, 2023. The 7-footer missed the entire 2021-22 season with a knee injury.

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