James Wiseman Suffers Achilles Injury: How Long Will Pacers Center Be Out?

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James Wiseman dribbles the basketball.

Indiana Pacers center James Wiseman suffered an Achilles injury on Wednesday night. How much time will Wiseman miss?

James Wiseman Suffers Achilles Injury

Per ESPN’s Shams Charania, Wiseman suffered a torn left Achilles tendon in the Pacers 115-109 victory over the Detroit Pistons.

It was a non-contact injury for Wiseman, who injured the Achiless after taking a jump shot.

Wiseman and the Pacers are working together to determine treatment options.

Wiseman had six points and one rebound in five minutes of action before the injury.

James Wiseman Looking For Fresh Start

Wiseman has had a shaky start to his career.

The Golden State Warriors selected the 7-foot Wiseman with the No. 2 pick in the 2020 NBA Draft. Wiseman played 39 games that first season, averaging 11.5 points and 5.8 rebounds.

After injuries plagued his next two seasons, the Warriors traded Wisman to the Detroit Pistons.

Wiseman played a career-high 63 games last season, averaging 7.1 points and 5.3 rebounds.

Wiseman signed a two-year, $4.8 million contract with the Pacers this offseason.