Pacers trade for pick 38, select Purdue guard Braden Smith
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 25, 2026, 1:24 AM
Last updated Jun 25, 2026
The Indiana Pacers traded with the Chicago Bulls to acquire the 38th pick in the 2026 NBA Draft on June 25. They sent guard Kam Jones, two future second-round pick swaps, and cash considerations to Chicago. With the pick, the Pacers selected Purdue guard Braden Smith, a local player known for his passing, having led the Big Ten in assists during college. Smith averaged 14.3 points and 8.8 assists in his final season. The trade allows Indiana to free up spending power ahead of the offseason and marks an investment in a young talent.
- •Pacers acquire 38th pick from Bulls for Kam Jones and future picks
- •Braden Smith averaged 14.3 points and 8.8 assists last season at Purdue
- •Smith is an Indianapolis native with significant local ties
- •Trade boosts Indiana's financial flexibility for upcoming offseason
- •Pacers still have decisions to finalize their roster before free agency
- 1:24 AMYahoo Sports — Indiana Pacers Trade With Chicago Bulls For Pick 38, Take Purdue Guard Braden Smith
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