Indiana Pacers have made two fringe roster moves prior to a clash against another of the NBA’s (likely) lottery teams, the 6-22 New Orleans Pelicans. Per Tony East of Forbes, Indiana has inked returning center James Wiseman to a new 10-day deal via its hardship exception.

The Indiana Pacers, struggling on the road, face the surging New Orleans Pelicans tonight. The Pelicans have won three straight, while the Pacers recently suffered a narrow loss. Both teams are among the NBA's bottom dwellers.

James Wiseman was waived by the Pacers in October but signed back on Saturday to the remnants of a 10-day contract.

The Indiana Pacers continue to battle injuries, so they've signed center James Wiseman to a 10-day hardship contract.

Knicks' injury report reveals worrisome news for Pacers game originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. There will be no Tyrese Haliburton, no Aaron Nesmith, and no Obi Toppin for the Indiana Pacers on Thursday night against the New York Knicks.

The Indiana Pacers arrived at Denver’s Ball Arena for a matchup with a strong Nuggets team on Saturday night. The two squads clashed from opposite ends of the spectrum this season – Indiana entered at 1-7 and Denver brought in a 6-2 record. Indiana is 0-4 on the road and 1-8 overall following the loss to the Nuggets, 117-100.

Nembhard and Bradley were listed as questionable on the injury report released late afternoon on Saturday after both played in Friday's game against the Wizards. Nembhard is averaging 17.9 points and 6.6 assists per game this season. Bradley is averaging 4.8 points and 2.6 rebounds.

Knicks point guard Tyler Kolek had the best game of his young career, scoring 16 points and dishing 11 assists against the Pacers on Thursday night.

Mitchell is Cleveland’s best scorer and main source of offense. He puts up just over 30 points per game through 16 contests, and leads the Cavs in three stat categories – points, assists, and steals. As Darius Garland rehabs a toe injury, Mitchell shoulders the playmaking load for the Cavaliers.

The NBA Cup-winning Knicks will stay hot in Indiana tonight, per our Knicks vs. Pacers predictions for Thursday, December 18.

The host New Orleans Pelicans and the Indiana Pacers meet on Saturday riding opposite trajectories over their last three games.