Pacers Eye Braden Smith Amid Draft Push

The Indiana Pacers are aggressively pursuing a second-round draft pick to land Purdue point guard Braden Smith, a key target with strong ties to GM Chad Buchanan—whose families are deeply connected. Smith’s stellar season stats, including 14 points, 8.8 assists, and elite shooting efficiency, make him a perfect fit. With the front office determined to make this happen, the Pacers’ chances hinge on securing that pick—making Smith’s potential arrival feel almost inevitable. Support the show:Get a discount at https://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/7438e06a9891db43