Braden Smith signs two-way contract with Pacers after summer wait

Braden Smith has officially signed a two-way contract with the Indiana Pacers after being drafted two months earlier. The announcement came on August 17, following the waiving of Ethan Thompson to create roster space. Smith's signing marks the end of extensive roster adjustments, as the Pacers previously considered multiple candidates for their two-way spots. He joins forwards Kobe Brown and Jalen Slawson with this agreement, which allows him to play with both the NBA team and its G League affiliate. During Summer League, Smith averaged 6.8 points and 7.0 assists, sparking interest despite his shooting struggles.

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