Bulls waive Kam Jones after acquiring him from Pacers for Braden Smith
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 30, 2026, 10:14 PM
Last updated Jun 30, 2026
The Chicago Bulls waived guard Kam Jones on June 30, 2026, just before free agency began. Jones was traded to the Bulls by the Indiana Pacers in exchange for the draft pick used to select guard Braden Smith out of Purdue. The Bulls decided to waive Jones rather than guarantee his $2.15 million contract for the upcoming season. Jones, who averaged 4.4 points and 3.2 assists during his limited playing time with the Pacers, is now an unrestricted free agent.
- •Kam Jones was traded to Bulls for Braden Smith.
- •Bulls waived Jones before contract guarantee deadline.
- •Jones averaged 4.4 points and 3.2 assists in his rookie season.
- •He is now an unrestricted free agent.
- 10:14 PMYahoo Sports — Bulls waive former Pacers guard Kam Jones, who was dealt for Braden Smith
"Former Pacers guard Kam Jones, traded to the Bulls for the pick used to select Braden Smith, was waived just before the start of free agency Tuesday.
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