JAMES WISEMAN NEWS

Probable Monday Wiseman (finger) is probable for Monday's game against the Thunder due to a left digit sprain.

Impact It's unclear whether Wiseman is dealing with a finger or toe injury, but he'll likely be able to suit up against Oklahoma City. However, his status shouldn't impact the Pistons' rotation.

OCTOBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Poor outing off bench Friday Wiseman racked up four points (2-5 FG), three rebounds, an assist and a block across 10 minutes off the bench in Friday's 114-104 preseason loss to the Mavericks.

Impact Wiseman spent the preseason battling with Marvin Bagley for the role of backup center behind Jalen Duren, but a couple of uninspiring performances made him lose ground in that race. Wiseman is expected to see limited minutes off the bench once the regular season begins next week.

OCTOBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Competing for backup minutes Coach Monty Williams said Wednesday that Wiseman and Marvin Bagley are competing to serve as Jalen Duren's backup, Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Impact It's no surprise that Duren will be operating as the starting center, but Williams suggested that there will likely only be minutes in the rotation for one of Wiseman or Bagley. Wiseman's role increased after being traded from the Warriors to the Pistons last year, as he averaged 12.7 points and 8.1 rebounds in 25.2 minutes per game over 24 appearances with Detroit, but it sounds as though he could have more trouble finding consistent playing time under his new head coach.

OCTOBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

NBA 2K24 Summer League: Pistons big men show force in win over Magic James Wiseman compiled 16 points, 11 rebounds and 2 blocks.

JULY 9, 2023 • NBA.COM

Double-doubles in summer opener Wiseman posted 16 points (6-10 FG, 1-3 3pt, 3-6 FT), 11 rebounds, one assist and two blocks across 26 minutes of Saturday's 89-78 Summer League win over Orlando.

Impact Wiseman was dominant on the interior, grabbing a game-high 11 rebounds (four offensive) while rejecting a pair of shots and finished with a positive 20 plus-minus in the win. After attempting just 0.4 three-pointers per game last season, Wiseman spent a lot of time on the perimeter Saturday, hucking up three triples and connecting on one of them. Though the former No. 2 overall pick has had a rough transition to the NBA, he's oozing with talent and should remain a key contributor for the Pistons this summer.

JULY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Can former Warrior James Wiseman explode after huge coach call? Although James Wiseman's career at the Golden State Warriors may have come to a disappointing and unfortunate ending, it's fair to say the m...

JUNE 1, 2023 • BLUEMANHOOP.COM

Steph Curry Shares Message for James Wiseman Golden State Warriors star Steph Curry shared a message for Detroit Pistons center James Wiseman

APRIL 1, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Siakam scores 32 as Raptors rout struggling Pistons 118-97

Pascal Siakam scored 32 points, Chris Boucher had 19 points and 13 rebounds and the Toronto Raptors routed the struggling Detroit Pistons 118-97 for their eighth win in nine home g...

MARCH 25, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Analysis: Injuries slowed progress in Detroit, Charlotte

An injury to Cade Cunningham limited him to 12 games this season

MARCH 21, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lifts offense in double-double Wiseman had 22 points (10-13 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 1-1 FT) and 13 rebounds across 33 minutes during Sunday's 112-100 loss to the Heat.

Impact Wiseman led Detroit in scoring while hauling in the most rebounds of any player in Sunday's game during a double-double performance. Wiseman has posted a double-double in three of his last four games and has done so five times this season.

MARCH 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

James Wiseman thrives, but Detroit Pistons scorched late by Miami Heat, 112-100 A late 12-0 run allowed the Miami Heat to escape Little Caesars Arena. Detroit Pistons got 22 points and 13 rebounds from James Wiseman.

MARCH 20, 2023 • FREEP.COM

Herro's late run helps Heat come back to beat Pistons

Tyler Herro scored 10 of his 19 points in the final 3:20 and the Miami Heat rallied for a 112-100 victory over the Detroit Pistons

MARCH 20, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Top rebounder in double-double Wiseman racked up 12 points (4-15 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 4-4 FT), 10 rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal across 31 minutes during Tuesday's 117-97 loss to the Wizards.

Impact Wiseman was the lone player in Tuesday's game to record 10 or more rebounds en route to a double-double performance as a starter. Wiseman has tallied a double-double on four occasions this season, including in three of his last four outings. Wiseman has surpassed the double-digit rebound mark five times this year.

MARCH 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Double-double in Monday's win Wiseman totaled 18 points (8-15 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-4 FT), 14 rebounds, three blocks and one assist over 24 minutes during Monday's 117-97 win over the Pacers.

Impact The former Warrior led the Pistons in rebounding while supplying one of the team's three double-doubles as Detroit won for the first time in over a month. Wiseman has started nine straight games and delivered three double-doubles over that stretch, averaging 14.0 points, 9.2 boards and 1.3 blocks while shooting 61.1 percent from the floor as he finally begins to show some of the potential that made him the second overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft.

MARCH 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Wiseman's double-double helps Pistons end 11-game skid

James Wiseman had 18 points and 14 rebounds as the Detroit Pistons ended an 11-game losing streak with a 117-97 win over the Indiana Pacers on Monday night

MARCH 14, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

James Wiseman's double-double not enough as Detroit Pistons drop 10th straight, 113-103 Not even a double-double by James Wiseman could break the Detroit Pistons out of their funk, as 19 turnovers brought on a 113-103 loss to Ch...

MARCH 10, 2023 • FREEP.COM

Sets season high as top rebounder Wiseman had 16 points (8-12 FG), 13 rebounds and one block in 27 minutes during Thursday's 113-103 loss to the Hornets.

Impact Wiseman led all players in Thursday's game in rebounds en route to setting a season-high mark in a double-double performance. Wiseman, whose previous season high was 10 boards, has recorded a double-double twice this season.

MARCH 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Oubre, Rozier help Hornets deal Pistons 10th straight loss

Kelly Oubre Jr. scored 27 points and Terry Rozier had 21 points and nine assists as the Charlotte Hornets beat Detroit 113-103 and extended the Pistons' losing streak to 10 games

MARCH 10, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Strong showing against Wizards Wiseman closed with 21 points (10-13 FG, 1-2 FT), five rebounds, three assists, two blocks and one steal in 34 minutes during Tuesday's 119-117 loss to Washington.

Impact Making his sixth straight start, Wiseman scored more than 20 points for the second time as a Piston while recording multiple blocks for the third straight game. The 21-year-old center is starting to flash the talent that made him the second overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft, and during his starting stint, he's averaging 12.7 points, 7.8 boards, 1.2 blocks and 1.0 assists while shooting 63.5 percent from the floor.

MARCH 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gafford's putback gives Wizards 119-117 win over Pistons

Daniel Gafford converted a putback of Bradley Beal’s airball at the buzzer, and the Washington Wizards handed the Detroit Pistons their ninth straight loss, 119-117

MARCH 8, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Swats three shots Monday Wiseman (knee) finished with 12 points (5-8 FG, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds and three blocks in 24 minutes in Monday's 110-104 loss to the Trail Blazers.

Impact Tagged as questionable with knee soreness heading into Monday's contest, Wiseman suited up and took on what appeared to be a fairly standard workload as the Pistons' starting center. He's now started in each of the Pistons' last five games, playing between 20 and 29 minutes in those contests while averaging 11.0 points, 8.4 rebounds and 1.0 blocks while shooting 59 percent from the field. That level of production is enough to keep Wiseman on the radar in 12-team leagues for the time being. However, he will be a candidate to lose some minutes whenever both Isaiah Stewart (hip) and Jalen Duren (ankle) are available again.

MARCH 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available to play Wiseman (knee) will be available to play Monday against the Trail Blazers.

Impact Wiseman should see his minutes in the mid-20s Monday evening, and he'll look to bounce back from a tough 1-of-6 shooting performance with a much more advantageous matchup against Portland. He could be someone to think about rolling the dice on in deep leagues, although his play has been too inconsistent to depend on him in standard 12-team leagues.

MARCH 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable Monday Wiseman (left knee soreness) is questionable for Monday's game versus Portland.

Impact Monday's game will be the first of a back-to-back set, so Detroit may opt to give Wiseman the night off with the Pistons playing for Ping Pong balls at this point. If Wiseman is forced to join Isaiah Stewart (hip) on the sidelines, then Marvin Bagley would get all the run he could handle and Isaiah Livers would see an uptick in minutes. Stay tuned.

MARCH 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Warriors' Lacob Admits Team Might Regret James Wiseman Trade Golden State traded the center 2 and 1/2 years after drafting him.

MARCH 3, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM