Indiana Pacers To Sign Braden Smith On Two-Way Contract
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- Sports Money Indiana Pacers To Sign Braden Smith On Two-Way Contract By Tony East,
- Smith, who turns 23 later this month, spent four years in college, all with the Boilermakers.
- Early second-round picks like Smith come with some contractual advantages for NBA teams.
Sports Money Indiana Pacers To Sign Braden Smith On Two-Way Contract By Tony East,
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Tony East is an Indiana-based writer who covers the Pacers and Fever.Follow Author Jun 27, 2026, 08:00am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 24: Braden Smith is drafted 38th overall by the Chicago Bulls and traded to the Indiana Pacers in Round Two of the 2026 NBA Draft at Barclays Center on June 24, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images)Getty ImagesINDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Pacers selected former Purdue guard Braden Smith with the 38th pick in the NBA Draft on Wednesday, a selection Indiana acquired thanks to a draft-night trade with the Chicago Bulls.
Smith, who turns 23 later this month, spent four years in college, all with the Boilermakers. He holds the NCAA Men’s Division I record for career assists and averaged 14.3 points 8.8 assists per game in his most recent season. Smith’s passing and intangibles played a big part in getting drafted by Indiana.