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James Wiseman

James Wiseman being helped off the floor

Ex-No. 2 overall pick suffers concerning non-contact injury in NBA season opener

A former lottery pick’s redemption bid may be over before it even began. Indiana Pacers big man James Wiseman suffered a worrisome non-contact injury during Wednesday’s season opener against the Detroit Pistons. In the first quarter, …

The Indiana Pacers logo at center court

Pacers taking chance on notable former No. 2 overall pick

A former No. 2 overall draft pick is joining Hali’s Heroes in Indiana. Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reported Tuesday that the Pacers are signing big man James Wiseman in free agency. Wiseman is getting a two-year deal from Indiana. The …

James Wiseman in a practice shirt

Recent No. 2 overall NBA draft pick to become unrestricted free agent

Another team appears to be giving up on former No. 2 overall draft pick James Wiseman. Michael Scotto of HoopsHype reported Saturday that the Detroit Pistons will not tender a qualifying offer to the 23-year-old center Wiseman. As a result, Wiseman …

Joe Lacob smiling

Warriors save huge amount of money with trade deadline moves

The Golden State Warriors are getting better and saving a whole lot of money to do so as well. The Warriors were busy at Thursday’s deadline, making multiple interesting moves. They traded former No. 2 overall pick James Wiseman to the Detroit …

James Wiseman in a practice shirt

Warriors trade former No. 2 overall pick to Pistons

James Wiseman’s Golden State Warriors career is over. The Warriors on Thursday traded Wiseman to the Detroit Pistons as part of a three-team trade. The Pistons are sending Saddiq Bey to the Atlanta Hawks as part of the deal. What’s in it …

James Wiseman in a practice shirt

Is James Wiseman’s future with Warriors in jeopardy?

The Golden State Warriors felt they were drafting a potential franchise cornerstone when they used the second overall pick on James Wiseman two years ago. They have not seen much of him because of a knee injury, however, and many have wondered if the …

James Wiseman in a practice shirt

James Wiseman gets unfortunate injury update

There is some unfortunate news for the Golden State Warriors on the James Wiseman injury front. Wiseman is out for the rest of the season, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported on Friday. The news comes after we learned Wiseman suffered a setback …

Steve Kerr on the sideline

Warriors about to get surprising boost to their lineup?

The 42-17 Golden State Warriors have a message for their opponents: “This isn’t even my final form.” In a report relayed on a recent episode of the “Locked On Warriors” podcast, The Mercury News’ Dieter Kurtenbach …

James Wiseman

Report: Warriors unwilling to part with 1 key trade candidate

The Golden State Warriors have quickly re-established themselves as NBA title contenders. The idea that a big trade could bolster that case even further is a popular one, but it may be unlikely to happen due to what Golden State would have to part …

James Wiseman

Steve Kerr wants James Wiseman to emulate this breakout star

Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr has been paying close attention to the NBA Finals. Part of the reason is that he wants one of his young players to be paying attention, too. In an appearance on 95.7 The Game’s “Damon, Ratto & …

James Wiseman

Warriors looking to use James Wiseman as trade bait for big move?

The Golden State Warriors find themselves in the intriguing position of having a strong core and two lottery picks, and it sounds like there’s a chance that the team might use those picks as pieces to get back in contention quickly. According …

James Wiseman

Steve Kerr makes honest admission about James Wiseman’s development timeline

The Golden State Warriors find themselves in the unique spot of trying to get in contention with the core they have while simultaneously trying to develop a heralded rookie. Coach Steve Kerr admitted that developing rookie center James Wiseman will …

Steph Curry on the court

Steph Curry had great advice for James Wiseman on recovering from surgery

James Wiseman had some rotten luck during his rookie season, but if listens to Steph Curry, he can turn things into a positive. Wiseman on Thursday underwent surgery to repair his right meniscus. The injury and surgery will end Wiseman’s …

James Wiseman

James Wiseman could miss rest of season with meniscus injury

Golden State Warriors rookie James Wiseman’s season could be over after he suffered a knee injury during Saturday night’s game. According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, Wiseman suffered a meniscus injury to his right knee in Golden …

Kevin Durant

Kevin Durant advising James Wiseman on how to fit in with Warriors

Kevin Durant knows as well as anybody the adjustment that it takes to fit into the Golden State Warriors’ one-of-a-kind system. Now he is trying to pass his knowledge on to the next generation. Warriors rookie James Wiseman said this week that …

James Wiseman

James Wiseman has funny thoughts on his nickname

James Wiseman is in his rookie season and doesn’t have an official nickname yet. He does have some thoughts on what his nickname should be. The No. 2 overall pick said Friday that he doesn’t like the “Big Jim” nickname some …

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