Yes – just minutes ago, the Indiana Pacers finalized a trade sending injured center **James Wiseman** back to the Toronto Raptors, along with undisclosed cash considerations. In return, Indiana received a **top‑55 protected second‑round pick in 2026** ([si.com][1]).
This move comes off the heels of a busy deadline day. Wiseman, the No. 2 overall pick in the 2020 draft, has hardly played this season due to a ruptured Achilles suffered in the Pacers’ opener. His brief stint in Indiana included just five minutes of court time ([clutchpoints.com][2]).
From Indiana’s perspective, the trade clears Wiseman’s salary – a minimum-contract cap hit – and creates **\$2.4 million in luxury-tax flexibility**, freeing up roster and financial room for any late‑season moves ([forbes.com][3]).
For Toronto, acquiring Wiseman is a low-risk, long-term bet. Although he won’t play this season, the Raptors gain a young big man under contract and potential depth for 2025–26 ([clutchpoints.com][2]).
Overall, it’s a strategic swap: Indiana leverages financial flexibility in a tight playoff race, while Toronto adds future upside with a once‑top prospect—Wiseman—back in the fold.
