Golden State Warriors rookie big man James Wiseman could return from his knee injury this season. He probably won’t, based on reports from Wednesday. Either way, at least one former NBA player cautions fans frustrated with the 20-year-old’s first year to be careful about hoping he gets traded in the off-season.
After it was reported that Wiseman suffered a torn meniscus in his right knee, ESPN analysts Richard Jefferson and Kendrick Perkins discussed the injury and its implications on the rest of the Warriors’ season and next year. On the idea of trading Wiseman for veteran help to complement Steph Curry and Klay Thompson, Jefferson was blunt.