Kam Jones traded from Pacers to Bulls after rookie season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 25, 2026, 1:33 AM
Last updated Jun 25, 2026
Kam Jones has been traded from the Indiana Pacers to the Chicago Bulls after completing his rookie season in the NBA. The trade, reported by Shams Charania of ESPN, involves Braden Smith, the 38th overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, along with cash and future swaps. Jones, who was also the 38th pick the previous year, faced a delayed start to his rookie season due to a back injury, making his debut on December 22 and averaging 4.4 points and 3.2 assists over 37 games. Jones previously faced Smith multiple times in college, showcasing his abilities against Purdue when he recorded a triple-double in 2024. The Bulls aim to utilize Jones in his second season.
- •Kam Jones traded from Pacers to Bulls on June 25, 2026.
- •Braden Smith goes to the Pacers in the trade.
- •Jones averaged 4.4 points and 3.2 assists in his rookie season.
- •Trade includes cash and future swaps.
- •Jones and Smith faced each other during their college careers.
- 1:33 AMYahoo Sports — Former Marquette star Kam Jones traded from Pacers to Bulls
"Kam Jones is on the move after his rookie season in the NBA with the Indiana Pacers.
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