Indiana Pacers Trade With Chicago Bulls For Pick 38, Take Purdue Guard Braden Smith
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- Sports Money Indiana Pacers Trade With Chicago Bulls For Pick 38, Take Purdue Guard Braden Smith By Tony East,
- The Pacers sent young guard Kam Jones, two future second-round pick swaps (2028 and 2030), and cash considerations to Chicago to acquire the pick.
- Smith led the Big 10 in assists twice during his four-year college career and was perhaps the best passer in college basketball.
Sports Money Indiana Pacers Trade With Chicago Bulls For Pick 38, Take Purdue Guard Braden Smith 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 24, 2026, 09:24pm EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND - MARCH 20: Braden Smith #3 of the Purdue Boilermakers celebrates a basket against the High Point Panthers during the first half in the first round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Amica Mutual Pavillion on March 20, 2025 in Providence, Rhode Island. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)Getty ImagesINDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Pacers agreed to a trade with the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday night to acquire the 38th pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.
The Pacers sent young guard Kam Jones, two future second-round pick swaps (2028 and 2030), and cash considerations to Chicago to acquire the pick. And with the selection, the Pacers took Purdue point guard Braden Smith, an Indianapolis native who worked out for Indiana during the pre-draft process.