MARCH 1, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
JAMES WISEMAN #13 - CENTER - INDIANA PACERS
6.0 PPG •
1.0 RPG •
0.0 APG
6.0 PPG
1.0 RPG
0.0 APG
James Wiseman is showing flashes of his once sky-high potential in Detroit: Film breakdown The former No. 2 overall draft pick remains raw, but has provided glimpses of his immense potential since arriving in Detroit.
James Wiseman (23 points) Highlights vs. Charlotte Hornets | Pistons Hits Sponsored by DraftKings
FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Best night yet with Detroit Wiseman amassed 23 points (9-11 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 4-6 FT) and seven rebounds in 27 minutes during Monday's 117-106 loss to the Hornets.
Impact Making his second straight start, Wiseman had his best scoring performance yet as a member of the Pistons, and his second best of the season after the 30 he dropped on the Nets just before Christmas while still with the Warriors. Wiseman is quickly regaining the luster he'd lost over the last few seasons after being the second overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft, but he'll need to stay healthy to fully shake off the bust label.
FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Ball fractures ankle in Hornets' 117-106 win over Pistons
LaMelo Ball made six 3-pointers before breaking his right ankle in the third quarter, and the Charlotte Hornets held on to beat the Detroit Pistons 117-106 for their fifth straight...FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Making first start of season Wiseman will join the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Raptors, Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press reports.
Impact Wiseman will draw the starting nod with Jalen Duren (ankle) sidelined. Marvin Bagley (hand) was activated for the contest after being out since Jan. 2, so it's unclear what Wiseman's role will be moving forward. However, Wiseman has averaged 9.5 points and 7.5 rebounds over 23.5 minutes in his two appearances with the Pistons and will get a chance with the first unit Saturday
FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
'The Pistons Pulse': Were we impressed with James Wiseman's Pistons debut? Bryce and Omari deconstruct James Wiseman's Detroit Pistons debut. Later, the guys talk about Bryce's self-described old-man hatred for dunk...
FEBRUARY 21, 2023 • FREEP.COM
Draymond Green Reacts to James Wiseman's Pistons Debut Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green is excited for James Wiseman on the Detroit Pistons
FEBRUARY 17, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Draymond Green Reacts to James Wiseman's Pistons Debut Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green is excited for James Wiseman on the Detroit Pistons
FEBRUARY 17, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM
Steve Kerr Reveals Why Warriors Traded James Wiseman The Golden State Warriors have moved on from James Wiseman, sending him to the Detroit Pistons
FEBRUARY 16, 2023 • SACBEE.COM
Works in center timeshare in debut Wiseman finished with 11 points (5-9 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT) and five rebounds across 23 minutes in Wednesday's 127-109 loss to the Celtics.
Impact In his Detroit debut, Wiseman worked in a fairly even timeshare at center with starter Jalen Duren, who played exactly one minute more. Given that Duren had battled an ankle injury in his last game Sunday in Toronto, it's possible the Pistons were managing his workload to some degree, so how the minutes are distributed between the rookie and Wiseman coming out of the All-Star break will bear watching. If Wiseman can stake a claim to a consistent 20-to-25-minute role, he could have some appeal as a low-end option in 12- or 14-team leagues.
FEBRUARY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Center James Wiseman scores 11 points in debut, Pistons lose in Boston James Wiseman finished with 11 points and five rebounds in his debut for the Pistons, who lost 127-109 against the Celtics.
FEBRUARY 16, 2023 • DETROITNEWS.COM
Steph Curry Reacts to James Wiseman Trade Golden State Warriors star Steph Curry is rooting for James Wiseman
FEBRUARY 15, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Detroit Pistons game vs. Boston Celtics: James Wiseman to debut in pre-All-Star finale Follow James Wiseman's debut: Detroit Pistons game time, TV channel info, radio, score and live updates as they play the Boston Celtics
FEBRUARY 15, 2023 • FREEP.COM
On track to debut Wednesday Wiseman (recently traded) isn't listed on the injury report ahead of Wednesday's matchup against the Celtics.
Impact Wiseman was dealt to Detroit at the deadline as part of the four-team deal that was being delayed by Gary Payton's (abdomen) failed physical, but the trade finally became official Sunday, and the 2020 No. 2 overall pick was able to practice with his the Pistons on Monday. Given he's had multiple days to work with his new teammates, Wiseman should be handed at least a backup role during his debut, but Marc J. Spears of ESPN.com believes he could claim the starting center gig before too long. In 21 appearances for Golden State this season, Wiseman averaged 6.9 points and 3.5 rebounds in 12.5 minutes per game.
FEBRUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Klay Thompson Reacts to Warriors Trading James Wiseman James Wiseman is gone, and Klay Thompson will miss him.
FEBRUARY 14, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
'The Pistons Pulse': How wise was the James Wiseman trade? Shawn Windsor joins us This week, Shawn Windsor, co-host of \
FEBRUARY 14, 2023 • FREEP.COM
Warriors guard Payton II to be sidelined at least a month
Newly acquired Golden State guard Gary Payton II will be out for at least a month as he fully recovers from offseason surgery for a core muscle injury, and Warriors general manager...FEBRUARY 13, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Trade to Detroit completed Wiseman will be able to practice with the Pistons on Monday after Detroit finalized its four-team trade with the Warriors, Trail Blazers and Hawks on Sunday, Adrian Wojnarowski of...
Impact The four teams agreed to the deal Thursday, but the trade was held up through the weekend after the Warriors expressed concern about the health of Gary Payton (abdomen), who failed his physical Friday. Though Payton looks set to miss most of what's left of the regular season due to an injury the Trail Blazers are alleged to have not fully disclosed during trade discussions, Golden State still agreed to sign off on the deal. As a result, all of the players involved in the trade are now eligible to formally join their teams. Wiseman should be able to get in some practice time Monday and Tuesday, likely making him an option for Detroit on Wednesday in Boston during the Pistons' final game before the All-Star break. Shortly after the trade was completed Thursday, Marc J. Spears of ESPN.com reported that the Pistons' plan was to have Wiseman step in as their starting center, but at least initially, the No. 2 overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft seems likely to work in a backup capacity behind Jalen Duren.
FEBRUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Now listed as out Wiseman (trade pending) is listed as out for Sunday's matchup against the Raptors.
Impact Wiseman won't be available Sunday, as the four-team deal between Atlanta, Golden State, Detroit and Portland remains in jeopardy due to Gary Payton's (abdomen) physical. The Warriors have until 9:30 p.m. ET Sunday to confirm or veto the trade, so Wiseman's future remains unclear until that decision is made. However, if he does stick with the Pistons, the 2020 No. 2 overall pick is expected to be part of a timeshare at center with rookie Jalen Duren.
FEBRUARY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Pistons to find out fate of James Wiseman trade no later than Sunday TORONTO — The Pistons should find out whether newly-acquired center James Wiseman will be able to join the roster no later than Sunday night...
FEBRUARY 12, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
James L. Edwards III: The Pistons have James Wiseman listed as... - The Athletic The Pistons have James Wiseman listed as Questionable (trade pending) for tomorrow’s game in Toronto. No, I do not have an update yet.
FEBRUARY 11, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Listed questionable Sunday Wiseman (pending trade) holds a questionable designation for Sunday's game versus the Raptors, Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press reports.
Impact Wiseman seems likely to be available should his trade go through, but he sits in limbo for the moment awaiting the Warriors' decision following some unsavory results during Gary Payton's (abdomen) physical, prompting the team to fail him. More information on Wiseman's future should be available once Golden State decides.
FEBRUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Report: Pistons' 4-team trade for Wiseman in jeopardy due to Payton's failed physical The Pistons are in jeopardy of losing James Wiseman less than 24 hours after the trade to acquire him was made official.
FEBRUARY 11, 2023 • DETROITNEWS.COM
Won't debut Friday Wiseman (recently traded) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Spurs, James L. Edwards III of The Athletic reports.
Impact Wiseman was traded from the Warriors to the Pistons on Thursday and is slated to serve as Detroit's starting center once he's available. General manager Troy Weaver has emphasized that the team wants to give Wiseman a chance to utilize the skill set that made him the No. 2 overall pick in 2020, but the center won't be able to play until at least Sunday against Toronto. Jalen Duren will presumably continue to start at center Friday.
FEBRUARY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Draymond Green's message to James Wiseman after trade: Go join Detroit Pistons 'hungry' Draymond Green provided unique insight into James Wiseman, who is now on the Detroit Pistons after trade with Golden State Warriors
FEBRUARY 10, 2023 • FREEP.COM
