Pacers trade for No. 38 overall pick Braden Smith

Purdue guard Braden Smith, selected by the Bulls in Wednesday’s second round, is on the move to Indiana.

The Pacers spotted a target in the Second Round of the

2026 NBA Draft

, pulling together a package to send along toward Chicago for Purdue guard Braden Smith

.

Pacers receive:

No. 38 overall (

Braden Smith

)

Bulls receive:

Kam Jones

Future Pick Swaps

Cash Considerations

Sources: The Indiana Pacers are trading Kam Jones, futures pick swaps, and cash to the Chicago Bulls to select Braden Smith with the No. 38 pick.

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— Michael Scotto (@MikeAScotto)

June 25, 2026

Pacers are trading for the No. 38 pick, sources say. It'll be Braden Smith.

— Jake Fischer (@JakeLFischer)

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