The Toronto Raptors are acquiring center James Wiseman along with cash from the Pacers ahead of Thursday's NBA Trade Deadline. Wiseman was the No. 2 overall pick in the NBA Draft in 2020, but the 23-year-old has yet to establish himself as an NBA contributor. He played just one game for the Pacers this year before needing Achilles surgery which will sideline him the rest of the season. He has a club-option for 2025-26, so the Raptors could opt to keep him for his recovery and potential upside or let him become a free agent following this season.

Indiana Pacers center James Wiseman (Achilles) was forced to exit early during Wednesday's season opener against the Detroit Pistons. Wiseman exited the contest after only four minutes of action due to what was being considered a calf injury. Now, it's being revealed that Wiseman suffered a ruptured left Achilles tendon in the win. The team hasn't announced it, but Wiseman is expected to miss the rest of the season. The Pacers are also without Isaiah Jackson (groin) right now, so Obi Toppin could see a larger role behind Myles Turner at the center spot. Toppin could be a possible streaming option if Jackson has a lengthy absence.

Indiana Pacers center James Wiseman (calf) won't return during Wednesday's season opener against the Detroit Pistons. Wiseman limped off the court after suffering what looked to be a non-contact injury during the first half of Wednesday's game. This is bad news with Isaiah Jackson (groin) inactive for the season opener. That means, Obi Toppin could see big minutes during the second half of this contest. Wiseman finished with six points and one rebound in four minutes of action. The 23-year-old figures to be the primary backup to Jackson once both players are healthy. Until then, Toppin could be asked to play big minutes for Indiana.

Indiana Pacers center James Wiseman is carrying a groin injury that has limited his participation in training camp. According to Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle, the injury happened a couple of weeks ago. It's seen a "minor" injury for Wiseman, so the seven-footer shouldn't miss a lot of time. Carlisle has called Wiseman "a great young prospect," and he gets a fresh start in Indiana after stops in Golden State and Detroit. However, considering the presence of Myles Turner and Isaiah Jackson on the team, Wiseman will likely have a tough time getting regular minutes.

Indiana Pacers centerMyles Turner expects big things from former Pistons center James Wiseman this season. "I feel like once he gets the opportunity that he's been looking for, he's going to take it and run with it. I genuinely want to see him succeed," Turner said at Monday's team's media day. Last season, Wiseman averaged 7.1 points and 5.3 rebounds across 63 contests in the Motor City. Alongside Turner, the 23-year-old could be a helpful addition to the Pacers front court, but he would likely not make an impact in fantasy this season.

Detroit Pistons center James Wiseman (finger) is expected to suit up on Monday in Oklahoma City. The 2020 No. 2 overall pick hasn't done anything for fantasy managers this season, considering he's been held off the floor by head coach Monty Williams. As a result, Wiseman isn't someone to consider using in any fantasy setup, and that shouldn't change until he receives a routine role in the rotation. Unfortunately, that doesn't appear to be happening anytime soon.

Detroit Pistons center James Wiseman came off of the bench on Thursday and played 23 minutes in the team's preseason win over the Oklahoma City Thunder. The 22-year-old ended with 20 points, 10 rebounds, two assists, one steal, and one block while hitting all eight of his shots. Even with Jalen Duren (ankle) missing this contest, Wiseman played the backup role to Marvin Bagley III. He made the most of his opportunity with an excellent game, but when it comes to the regular season, he should still be relegated to a backup role behind Duren. Wiseman will likely be a streamer at best unless injuries shift the rotation.

Detroit Pistons head coach Monty Williams says forwards/centers James Wiseman and Marvin Bagley III are competing for "the backup big spot." Williams tends to prefer smaller lineups, so that seems to leave a very low fantasy floor for one or the other with 2022 first-round pick Jalen Duren locked in as the starting center. It helps their respective causes that Isaiah Livers (ankle) is down for six-to-eight weeks with an ankle injury, but it sounds like Wiseman and Bagley are more or less fighting for scraps.Fantasy managers in shallow leagues might want to steer clear from the two big men with no clear pathway to minutes having presented itself at this point. Isaiah Stewart, who appears to be solidified as Detroit's backup power forward, is probably the Pistons big worth a flier pick this draft season.

Detroit Pistons center James Wiseman ruled the paint versus Orlando on Saturday, notching 16 points and 12 rebounds in an 89-78 victory. He also swatted away two shots while shooting 6-for-10 from the field with a 1-for-3 effort from outside. Wiseman is looking to rebuild his reputation as a second-overall pick and he had a good spell with the Pistons last season, logging 12.7 points and 8.1 rebounds after arriving from Golden State. The Summer League offers him an opportunity to rebuild further confidence.

According to James Edwards III of The Athletic, center James Wiseman is a candidate to get moved this summer. The 22-year-old, taken No. 2 overall in the 2020 NBA Draft by the Warriors, spent most of his time in Golden State on the shelf because of a knee injury. He was traded to Detroit ahead of last season's deadline and was relatively productive, averaging career-highs in points (12.7) and rebounds (8.1). However, Wiseman is currently buried on the team's depth chart, with Jalen Duren and Marvin Bagley III ahead. But the former Memphis Tiger may benefit from a change of scenery, especially if it opens the door for more playing time. Dynasty managers should hold on to him for now, considering his value can't go anywhere but up moving forward.

Detroit Pistons center James Wiseman (knee) is questionable for Monday's meeting with the visiting Portland Trail Blazers. The former Warrior is in danger of joining Isaiah Stewart (hip), Bojan Bogdanovic (Achilles), and Jalen Duren (ankle) on the shelf for this one, so Detroit could be even more shorthanded. As a result, Marvin Bagley III, who had 20 points, 13 rebounds, and three blocks in Saturday's loss to Cleveland, is expected to remain in the starting lineup. Without question, Bagley will be a popular fantasy option, with Isaiah Livers in line to see extra work. Livers had seven points, four boards, and a steal on Saturday, so he'll at least offer something for fantasy managers in deeper setups.

Detroit Pistons center James Wiseman nearly had a perfect performance from the field while racking up 23 points in Monday's 117-106 loss to the Hornets. He made his lone attempt from deep and shot 9-for-11 overall with a 4-for-6 effort at the foul line. Across 27 minutes of action, Wiseman was also able to grab seven rebounds. The former Warrior has averaged 13.0 points and 8.0 rebounds in his first four games with Detroit. It's been a good start for Wiseman at his new club, and injuries to Isaiah Stewart (hip) and Jalen Duren (ankle) should help him to maintain the momentum.

Detroit Pistons center James Wiseman is questionable ahead of Sunday's meeting with Toronto. Wiseman's career has been a disappointment, as injuries and unproductive play have plagued the 2020 No. 2 overall pick over the years. That said, he'll get a fresh start in Detroit, although a few things need to be worked out before he suits up. However, even if Wiseman receives the green light, he's not expected to be a reliable fantasy contributor versus the Raptors, especially with Jalen Duren, who had 30 points and 17 rebounds in the double-overtime win over the Spurs on Friday, manning the middle.

The NBA trade deadline has officially come and gone and we had one of the most active deadlines in recent memory with some big stars being dealt. Kyrie, KD, and Westbrook are all heading to new teams and we have been covering those trades and their fantasy impacts here at RotoBaller.But there were plenty of other lesser-known players who were dealt in the last few days and I wanted to go through and make sure we don't overlook some of these trades as some of those deals may even have more fantasy impact than the big moves.So here are some other trades that went down and my two cents on the increase or decrease in value that we should expect from the players involved for the remainder of the 2022-2023 fantasy basketball season. 

Moves That Matter

These are very much in order of how much they matter. Let's start with the Spurs sending their starting center back up North where he started his career.Jakob Poeltl to the RaptorsI am a huge Poeltl fan and was close to acquiring him on multiple teams before the deadline. It was a curious move by Toronto to be buyers instead of sellers at the deadline, but Poeltl gives them the presence at the five they have been lacking all season and allows Siakam to shift over and play PF where he belongs.Poeltl is no longer a shutdown candidate and has legit top-50 upside with his multi-category abilities. His departure also makes ... [More]

Golden State Warriors center James Wiseman (ankle) is available for Wednesday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. The young center has been sidelined since December 25th due to a left ankle sprain. The expectation is that the Warriors are going to ease him back into action. He'll be forced to compete with Draymond Green and Kevon Looney for playing time in the rotation. It seems unlikely that Wiseman has a significant role in the rotation anytime soon. That being said, fantasy managers can take the wait-and-see approach with Wiseman.

Golden State Warriors center James Wiseman (ankle) hasn't been able to shake off a questionable tag and will miss Friday's meeting with Portland. The talented big man is nursing a left ankle sprain. Wiseman had a big 30-point outing against Brooklyn last week, but it's not been a fun campaign overall for him, and being sidelined by injury will likely frustrate him even more. This could've been a great matchup for him, as Portland has struggled to contain opposing centers all year. Kevon Looney will now get to thoroughly enjoy the game with Draymond Green, while there should be a few more minutes available for Jonathan Kuminga as well.

Golden State Warriors center James Wiseman (ankle) has been deemed questionable to participate in Friday's contest vs. Portland due to a sprained left ankle. Wiseman has played sparingly over the prior three outings, but he erupted for a career-high 30 points Dec. 21 while coming off the bench. Wiseman has spent time in the G League this season, with Kevon Looney and JaMychal Green (leg) supplanting him on the depth chart. While the 21-year-old is still packed with potential, the Warriors have yet to hand him a minutes share consistent enough to merit season-long fantasy consideration. Another absence Friday would open up added minutes for Looney and Jonathan Kuminga in the frontcourt.

Golden State Warriors center James Wiseman received close to 30 minutes of playing time for the first time since April of the 2020-21 season and he didn't disappoint. The third-year big man posted his new career-high in points with 30 on 12-for-14 shooting from the floor and 5-for-8 from the free-throw line. He also added a three on top of six rebounds, two assists, and one block. This was his best game, by far, in a long time. Fantasy managers may want to hold off from chasing that type of output just yet though. As of right now, this game is one big outlier.

Golden State Warriors center James Wiseman (thumb) has been deemed questionable to suit up for Wednesday's contest vs. the Nets due to a sprained left thumb. Wiseman logged a season-best 22 minutes Tuesday but was held to just four points and three rebounds, while accruing five fouls. Injuries have given a stop/start nature to Wiseman's career since he was chosen with the second overall pick in 2020, while Kevon Looney has firmly secured the starting five spot. An absence from Wiseman could open up additional minutes for Draymond Green or Jonathan Kuminga as small ball centers against Brooklyn.

Golden State Warriors center James Wiseman (knee) has been consistently participating in pickup games at the team's facility over the past month, head coach Steve Kerr revealed, citing that the team is looking to find ways to integrate the 21-year-old into the rotation. The second overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft did not suit up last season due to knee issues, which allowed Kevon Looney to emerge as the team's starting center and defensive stalwart, culminating in the veteran inking a three-year, $25.5 million extension. Wiseman has appeared in just 39 regular-season games (27 starts) but he has averaged 11.5 points and 5.8 rebounds in that time. The big man's fantasy viability is unclear as Golden State determines his role in the rotation at the start of the '22-23 year.