Indiana Pacers Big Man Suffers Achilles Injury vs Detroit Pistons

James Wiseman sustain an achilles injury against the Detroit Pistons.

Oct 10, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Indiana Pacers center James Wiseman (13) dribbles in the third quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images / David Richard-Imagn Images

In the Detroit Pistons' season opener against the Indiana Pacers Wednesday, they faced off against a familiar face. It marked the first time that James Wiseman played against his former team after they let him walk in free agency.

Wiseman's time against the Pistons would be brief, playing just under five minutes. The former No. 2 pick would be forced to exit the game early due to a non-contact injury. It happened while Wiseman was trotting down the court following a miss three-point attempt.

James Wiseman goes down after a non-contact injury and will not return tonight

Hope he's okay 🙏 pic.twitter.com/j97carLJeZ

— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) October 23, 2024

On Thursday evening, updates regarding Wiseman's injury surfaced. Shams Charania reported that he suffered a torn Achilles and will work with the Pacers to figure out a proper treatment option.

Indiana Pacers C James Wiseman has suffered a torn left Achilles tendon, league sources tell ESPN. The team and Wiseman are working collaboratively to determine treatment options. pic.twitter.com/lP0So4aF97

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) October 24, 2024

This is a tough blow for Wiseman, who has struggled to find a home in the league. After not meeting expectations with the Golden State Warriors, the Pistons decided to take a flier on the young big man. He'd go on to spend a season-and-a-half in Detroit, averaging 8.6 PPG and 6.1 RPG across 87 matchups.

Wiseman was a restricted free agent this summer, leaving the Pistons front office with a tough decision to make. Despite showing nice flashes during his tenure, they opted to denounce his rights and let him hit the open market. This pave the way for Wiseman to land with the Pacers on a two-year deal.

There is no clear timetable for Wiseman, but an Achilles injury likely means he'll be sidelined for an extended period. This marks another rough patch for the 23-year-old as he navigates his young career.