The Indiana Pacers have officially announced the signing of center James Wiseman on a two-year agreement with a partially guaranteed first season and a team option for the second year. The 23-year-old former second overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft has previously played for the Golden State Warriors and Detroit Pistons, averaging 9.1 points and 5.6 rebounds per game. Wiseman will be looking to revitalize his career with the Pacers, a team known for developing young players. The minimum contract deal was finalized before the NBA moratorium ended, indicating that Indiana acted quickly to secure Wiseman’s services after losing Jalen Smith to the Chicago Bulls in free agency. With other acquisitions like Johnny Furphy, Tristen Newton, and Enrique Freeman, the Pacers have filled their roster but still have room for additional signings if needed. However, they will need to be mindful of the luxury tax and manage their spending carefully. Wiseman’s arrival adds a promising talent to the Pacers’ lineup, and fans will be eager to see how he performs in the upcoming season.
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