Pacers Trade James Wiseman to Raptors for Flexibility and Financial Relief

The Indiana Pacers offload injured center James Wiseman to the Toronto Raptors, creating cap space and opening a roster spot ahead of the NBA buyout market.

• The Indiana Pacers traded James Wiseman and cash considerations to the Toronto Raptors in exchange for a top-55 protected 2026 second-round draft pick.
• Wiseman, the former No. 2 overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft, is out for the season after suffering a torn Achilles in the Pacers' season opener.
• The Pacers gain approximately $2.4 million in cap space, moving further below the luxury tax threshold and opening a roster spot for potential additions.
• Wiseman, 23, has struggled with injuries throughout his career, appearing in just 148 games across stints with the Warriors, Pistons, and Pacers.
• The Raptors acquire Wiseman on a minimum contract with a team option for next season, offering flexibility to either develop the young player or free up cap space.

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