Braden Smith and Sam Alexis participate in Pacers draft workouts

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Braden Smith and Sam Alexis participate in Pacers draft workouts
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Braden Smith from Purdue and Sam Alexis from Indiana are scheduled to participate in a prospects workout for the Indiana Pacers on Friday in Indianapolis. The Pacers announced the draft workouts, which will also feature Illinois guard Kylan Boswell, Duke forward Maliq Brown, Louisville guard Isaac McKneely, and California forward Chris Bell. This workout is part of a series of evaluations leading up to the 2026 NBA Draft, though the Pacers currently do not hold a pick in the draft. The workouts are taking place over Thursday and Friday this week.

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  • Braden Smith and Sam Alexis are working out for the Pacers on June 5.
  • The Pacers announced six-player workouts for Thursday and Friday.
  • Smith and Alexis join other top prospects from various schools.
  • The Pacers do not currently have a pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.
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  • 6:08 PMYahoo SportsPurdue's Braden Smith, IU's Sam Alexis working out for Pacers on Friday
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The Pacers announced two draft workouts on Wednesday with Purdue's Braden Smith and Indiana's Sam Alexis taking part in Friday's workout.

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