Bulls trade two second-round picks, acquire Kam Jones from Pacers

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Bulls trade two second-round picks, acquire Kam Jones from Pacers
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The Chicago Bulls executed a series of trades during the NBA draft, moving both of their second-round picks. They traded the No. 56 pick to the Los Angeles Lakers for cash and selected Purdue guard Braden Smith with the No. 38 pick, later sending him to the Indiana Pacers in exchange for guard Kam Jones and cash considerations. Jones, who was drafted 38th overall in 2025, had a rookie season averaging 4.4 points and 3.2 assists in 37 games for the Pacers. The Bulls’ front office is focused on roster reconstruction following the recent firing of Artūras Karnišovas.

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  • Bulls traded No. 56 pick to Lakers for cash considerations.
  • Chicago selected Braden Smith and traded him to Pacers for Kam Jones.
  • Jones averaged 4.4 points and 3.2 assists in his rookie season.
  • Executive vice president Bryson Graham is focused on roster reconstruction.
  • The Bulls have five remaining second-round picks for future moves.
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CHICAGO — The Chicago Bulls made a pair of trades Wednesday on the second night of the NBA draft to move off both of their second-round picks. Before Day 2 of the draft began, the Bulls traded the No. 56 pick to the Los Angeles Lakers for cash considerations. The Bulls later struck a deal to select Purdue guard Braden Smith with the No. 38 pick — the eighth in the second round — and send him ...

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