Braden Smith’s Pacers Two-Way Debut | Indiana Pacers News

Braden Smith, a local Indiana prodigy and Purdue assist king, has officially signed a two-way contract with the Pacers—clearing space by waiving two others. Drafted 38th by Chicago and traded to Indy on draft night, Smith brings elite playmaking and a hunger to prove himself, especially defensively. He’s already showing flashes in Summer League with seven assists per game, though shooting needs work—he’s laser-focused on refining his jumper. Learning from Tyrese Haliburton and Andrew Nembhard, Smith’s goal is to reclaim his college shooting form and thrive in the NBA. He’s also giving back, playing in the Pacers’ charity softball game alongside Haliburton and Colts QB Daniel Jones. The regular season kicks off October 21st against New Orleans. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4f363e2725fd7a7e