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Pacers Acquire Braden Smith Rights, Trade Kam Jones and Picks

6/29/2026

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The Pacers traded guard Kam Jones and two second-round pick swaps for the rights to Purdue guard Braden Smith, the No. 38 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.
GM Chad Buchanan said the backup wing spot and center depth are priorities and the Pacers will add only one or two players, not an All-Star trade.
Micah Potter is on a non-guaranteed deal through Jan 10 2027 while Jay Huff’s contract is guaranteed.

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The Pacers traded guard Kam Jones and two second-round pick swaps for the rights to Purdue guard Braden Smith, the No. 38 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.
GM Chad Buchanan said the backup wing spot and center depth are priorities and the Pacers will add only one or two players, not an All-Star trade.
Micah Potter is on a non-guaranteed deal through Jan 10 2027 while Jay Huff’s contract is guaranteed.