Pacers Trade Kam Jones for Braden Smith

The Pacers pulled off a savvy trade, sending Kam Jones to the Bulls for a 2026 second-round pick they used to select Braden Smith — a Purdue playmaker with NCAA assist records and All-America honors. Jones, hindered by injury and underwhelming stats, didn’t fit their plans, while Smith offers elite vision, scoring, and future point guard depth — especially with McConnell aging. The move also clears cap space, helping them stay under the luxury tax and position for smarter free agency. It’s a bold, forward-thinking rebuild with financial savvy. 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/77a75f477cf57bc1