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James Wiseman

24-Year-Old CenterC
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Injury Achilles
Est. Return 10/1/2025
2024 Stats
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6.0
REB
1.0
AST
0.0
STL
0.0
BLK
0.0
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2024 Fantasy Outlook
There was no outlook written for James Wiseman in 2024. Check out the latest news below for more on his current fantasy value.
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Current Season
#551
Overall Rank
From Preseason
#140
ADP
Height 6'11"
Weight 240
DOB 3/31/2001
College Memphis
Drafted 1st Rd, #2 in 2020
Signed a one-year, $2.24 million contract with the Pacers in July of 2024. Traded to the Raptors in February of 2025. Waived by the Raptors in February of 2025.
Personal Bio/PreCareer Summary

Wiseman was born Mar. 31, 2001 in Nashville, Tennessee. He is the son of Donzaleigh Artis and has one older sister. Wiseman started high school at The Ensworth School in Nashville before transferring to Memphis East High School, where he was coached by former NBA guard Penny Hardaway for his junior season. Wiseman averaged 11.4 points and 5.0 rebounds per game for the United States at the 2017 FIBA Under-16 Americas Championship in Formosa, Argentina, helping the team win a gold medal over Canada. As a senior in high school, he was a consensus five-star recruit, and most recruiting services ranked him No. 1 in the 2019 class. Wiseman played for Hardaway again in college at Memphis, as the former NBA player had become the Tigers' head coach. Outside of basketball, Wiseman speaks Mandarin, reads Kobe Bryant's books and wants to own fast-food restaurants. Fans can follow the Nashville native on Twitter @BigTicket_JW and on Instagram @bigticket_j13. Wiseman ended up appearing in just three games for the Memphis Tigers and head coach Penny Hardaway, but it was easy to see why he was one of the top-rated prospects in his class. The preseason American Conference Player of the Year, Wiseman made his collegiate debut Nov. 5 against South Carolina State, racking up 28 points, 11 rebounds and three blocks in only 22 minutes. He followed that up with 17 points and nine rebounds the following contest against UIC. Questions about his eligibility then surfaced, but Hardaway allowed him to appear in one more game Nov. 12 against Oregon. In his only test against a Power-5 opponent, Wiseman put up 14 points, 12 rebounds and a pair of blocks. He was then shut down and given a reinstatement date of Jan. 12, but at that point, Wiseman had decided that NBA scouts had seen enough. He officially declared for the 2020 NBA Draft on Dec. 19, focusing his efforts for the rest of the season on preparations to play professionally.

Cut by Toronto
CFree Agent
Achilles
February 6, 2025
The Raptors waived Wiseman (Achilles) after acquiring him from the Pacers earlier Thursday.
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The 23-year-old big man is out for the season after undergoing surgery in October to repair a torn Achilles tendon, so Toronto likely just agreed to acquire him for salary-cap purposes. The No. 2 overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft could be fully healthy for the start of the 2025-26 season, but it's unclear if he'll be able to catch on anywhere in free agency in advance of training camp in the fall.
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How does James Wiseman compare to other players?
This section compares his stats with all players from the previous three seasons (minimum 200 minutes played)*. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that stat and it would be considered average.
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  • Effective Field Goal %
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  • 3-Point Attempt Rate
    Percentage of field goal attempts from three point range.
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True Shooting %
61.5%
 
Effective Field Goal %
50.0%
 
3-Point Attempt Rate
25.0%
 
Free Throw Rate
50.0%
 
Offensive Rebound %
0.0%
 
Defensive Rebound %
22.1%
 
Total Rebound %
11.2%
 
Assist %
0.0%
 
Steal %
0.0%
 
Block %
0.0%
 
Turnover %
0.0%
 
Usage %
42.3%
 
Fantasy Points Per Game
7.2
 
Fantasy Points Per Minute
1.4
 
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After another disappointing season, Wiseman's role in Detroit is no clearer than it was when he was traded. Although he was given an opportunity to prove himself to close the season, he fell short despite starting in 22 games down the stretch. In that span, he was barely inside the top 300 in standard leagues, averaging 13.0 points, 8.1 rebounds and 0.9 blocks. At this point, he is a much worse version of Deandre Ayton, with very little upside to improve anytime soon. Jalen Duren appears to be the center of the future in Detroit, meaning Wiseman is likely to be the backup. He also has to contend with Marvin Bagley and Isaiah Stewart, both of whom can be utilized at the center position. At this point, there is no reason to draft Wiseman outside of very deep leagues.
Wiseman -- the second overall pick from 2020 -- appeared in just 39 games as a rookie in 2020-21 due to COVID protocols and a wrist injury. In mid-April of that season, he suffered a torn meniscus. His timeline kept getting pushed back further and further, and he had to undergo a second cleanup surgery in January of last season. He eventually saw some action in the G League but suffered a setback in March, which ended his season before he ever got a chance to see NBA minutes. All signs indicate Wiseman is ready to step back on the court this year, mainly since he played in four Summer League games, averaging 10.5 points, 5.5 rebounds, 2.0 blocks and 1.3 assists in 19.9 minutes. Those numbers are underwhelming given his pedigree, but the long layoff has to be considered. Wiseman will presumably come off the bench behind Kevon Looney to start the season, and he'll also have to compete with Draymond Green, who sees plenty of action at the five. Wiseman should, in theory, be able to steal minutes from Looney, but the veteran has the trust of coach Steve Kerr. It's hard to dissuade fantasy managers from gambling on Wiseman at the end of standard league drafts, but patience will be key. As it stands, he's more intriguing in dynasty/keeper leagues as a buy low.
The second overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft, Wiseman's rookie season was somewhat of a disappointment. He appeared in just 39 games (27 starts) due to multiple injuries and COVID-19 protocols, and he tore his meniscus in mid-April. The center saw 21.4 minutes per game and averaged 11.5 points, 5.8 rebounds and a combined 1.2 blocks-plus-steals. He shot a solid 51.9 percent from the field and showed off some ability to stretch the floor by going 12-of-38 (31.6%) from deep. While the overall numbers are underwhelming, it's important to remember the context of Wiseman's rookie season. He played just three collegiate games, didn't get a Summer League and missed much of training camp due to what is presumed to be an absence due to contracting COVID-19. Wiseman's offensive repertoire also doesn't mesh well alongside Draymond Green, who isn't a floor-spacer and spends much of his time at center. The Warriors also boast a great, but complicated system that isn't easy to integrate into, especially for a 19-year-old basically playing his first competitive basketball since his senior year of high school. The reasons to believe in Wiseman's potential are still there -- mainly, the elite athleticism that will lead to easy lob dunks and sets him up for good block numbers. Bigger questions remain about his shooting ability and potential to post up, but those are skills Wiseman has plenty of time to develop as a now-20-year-old. The fit with the Warriors is still subpar, but his pedigree makes him worthy of consideration with the final pick in a standard fantasy draft.
Wiseman is a great athlete at the center position, and he stands at 7-foot-1 with a 7-foot-6 wingspan. During his three collegiate appearances at Memphis, he averaged 19.7 points, 10.7 rebounds and 3.0 blocks in 23.0 minutes. Aside from his defense and rebounding, Wiseman's initial role on the Warriors will likely be that of a screen-and-roller who can finish around the basket with good touch and throw down lob dunks. He also has the upside to develop into a post-up option and maybe a mid-range jump-shooter. As a rookie for Golden State, Wiseman will be reportedly fighting for the starting center job, but he should see minutes in the mid-to-upper-20s regardless of outcome. For fantasy purposes, he should be a good source of rebounding, blocks and field-goal percentage, assuming he keeps his shot selection clean.
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Shipped to Toronto
CToronto Raptors
Achilles
February 6, 2025
The Raptors acquired Wiseman (Achilles) and cash considerations from the Pacers on Thursday in exchange for a 2026 second-round pick, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
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Undergoes successful surgery
CIndiana Pacers
Achilles
October 25, 2024
Wiseman underwent successful surgery Thursday to repair a torn left Achilles tendon, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
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Suffers torn Achilles
CIndiana Pacers
Achilles
October 24, 2024
The Pacers announced Thursday that Wiseman has suffered a torn left Achilles, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
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Won't return Wednesday
CIndiana Pacers
Calf
October 23, 2024
Wiseman has been ruled out for the remainder of Wednesday's game against the Pistons due to a left calf injury, Pat Boylan of Bally Sports Indiana reports.
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Back to bench
CIndiana Pacers
October 10, 2024
Wiseman is not in the starting lineup for Thursday's preseason game against the Cavaliers.
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Could be included in deal
CIndiana Pacers
December 13, 2024
Wiseman could be included in the deal that would send Thomas Bryant to the Pacers, according to Ian Begley of SportsNet New York.
ANALYSIS
The Pacers are set to add Bryant to their roster in order to bolster their frontcourt depth. Wiseman could be added as a makeweight in the deal, but he wouldn't play a role for the Heat since he's out for the season with an Achilles injury.
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