James Wiseman

The Detroit Pistons currently have one of the most promising rosters in the NBA. They've made it their philosophy to stack as many young talents as.

Over four games with the Pistons, he’s averaged 13.0 points and 8.0 rebounds on 59% shooting in roughly 23 minutes of play. Wiseman seems quite happy to be in Detroit, and it seems like he’s finally having some fun on the court. [Detroit Pistons](https://www.thecoldwire.com/sports/nba/detroit-pistons/) currently have one of the most promising rosters in the NBA.

The Pistons gambled on James Wiseman's potential, trading away steady forward Saddiq Bey in the process, and they're confident he'll be part of their future ...

[Bojan Bogdanovic](https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/b/bogdabo02.html?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=www.hoopsrumors.com&utm_campaign=2023-02-27_bbr)(Achilles soreness) and [Isaiah Stewart](https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/s/stewais01.html?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=www.hoopsrumors.com&utm_campaign=2023-02-27_bbr)(hip) also sat out. 2 despite drafting guards [Killian Hayes](https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/h/hayeski01.html?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=www.hoopsrumors.com&utm_campaign=2023-02-27_bbr), [Cade Cunningham](https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/c/cunnica01.html?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=www.hoopsrumors.com&utm_campaign=2023-02-27_bbr)and [Jaden Ivey](https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/i/iveyja01.html?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=www.hoopsrumors.com&utm_campaign=2023-02-27_bbr)in the lottery the past three years. [Retweet](http://twitter.com/share?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hoopsrumors.com%2F2023%2F02%2Fpistons-notes-wiseman-draft-bagley-ivey-duren.html&text=Pistons+Notes%3A+Wiseman%2C+Draft%2C+Bagley%2C+Ivey%2C+Duren)2 [Share](#)0 [Send via email](#)0 [Victor Wembanyama](https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/w/wembavi01.html?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=www.hoopsrumors.com&utm_campaign=2023-02-27_bbr)sweepstakes? Edwards still sees Detroit taking [Scoot Henderson](https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/h/hendesc01.html?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=www.hoopsrumors.com&utm_campaign=2023-02-27_bbr)at No. After re-signing Bagley last summer, the Pistons want to see more of that on a consistent basis, [Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press](https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nba/pistons/2023/02/27/detroit-pistons-marvin-bagley-iii-consistent-post-presence/69946596007/)writes. [James Edwards III of The Athletic](https://theathletic.com/4245142/2023/02/27/pistons-nba-draft-2023-wembanyama/?source=emp_shared_article)explores that scenario, predicting which players the team would select in the 2-6 range. [Marvin Bagley III](https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/b/baglema01.html?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=www.hoopsrumors.com&utm_campaign=2023-02-27_bbr)erupted for season highs of 21 points and 18 rebounds against Toronto on Saturday after he missed nearly two months due to a fractured right hand. That’s what the coaches now are working on him with that.” Just now learning all the little things, footwork in the post, not letting them push him off his sweet spot in the post. “The length, the size and that’s something that’s helped our defense, having that deterrent at the rim, that 7-footer at the rim to block shots. “He has all the athletic skills,” Casey said.

Looking for “change of scenery” talent has become Weaver's modus operandi as the Pistons' GM, as he has taken flyers on Dennis Smith Jr, Josh Jackson, Marvin ...

[jury is still out on James Wiseman](https://pistonpowered.com/2023/02/10/saddiq-bey-trade-detroit-pistons/) and RJ Hampton, the most recent first-round disappointments to find themselves wearing a Pistons’ uniform. The Pistons could decide to go in a different direction and would have a cheaper option. The cost is usually low, so if one of these guys hits, the pay-off will be big in the form of an impact player on a lowball deal.

The Detroit Pistons are gunning toward rising from the scrap heap into the thick of the playoff race next season. It is something General Manager Troy ...

This man is playing his hand as if the Pistons can make the playoffs during the 2023-24 season. However, Weaver is banking on one more year of seasoning with Cunningham to make up the gap. Could the addition of Cunningham this season make up that gap? That is why he did not sell before the trade deadline. Wiseman is the modern version of Ben Wallace and Dennis Rodman, although not as good. The Pistons have a talented roster that can win with more seasoning.

Zak Hanshew highlights Monday's best adds, including some Detroit dandies and potential fill-ins for LaMelo Ball and LeBron James.

Wiseman amassed 23 points (9-11 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 4-6 FT) and seven rebounds in 27 minutes during Monday's 117-106 loss to the Hornets.

The once-5-star recruit and 7-foot center played just three games at Memphis as a freshman in 2019 before withdrawing to focus on the NBA Draft after being ...

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