Indiana Pacers get Purdue star, Westfield native Braden Smith in NBA Draft trade
The Indiana Pacers have acquired Purdue star and Westfield native Braden Smith through an NBA Draft trade with the Chicago Bulls.
📍 Aftermath
The Indiana Pacers acquired the draft rights to Purdue guard Braden Smith in a trade with the Chicago Bulls for pick 38. The move involved trading Kam Jones to strengthen the Pacers' backcourt.
Epilogue added 85d ago, after coverage quieted.
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Indiana Pacers get Purdue star, Westfield native Braden Smith in NBA Draft trade Fox 59 · 98d ago broke it first
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The Indiana Pacers traded with the Chicago Bulls to acquire the 38th pick in the NBA Draft, selecting Purdue guard Braden Smith. In the process, the Pacers acquired Smith's draft rights while trading Kam Jones.
Coverage from Forbes, NBA.com, and Fox 59 emphasizes Smith's ties as a Westfield native and former Purdue star. IndyStar reports that the move is intended to strengthen the Pacers' backcourt.
Future focus remains on Smith's transition to the professional league and his ability to succeed in the NBA.
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The obvious questions
Who did the Indiana Pacers trade to acquire Braden Smith?
The Pacers traded Kam Jones to the Chicago Bulls for the 38th pick.
What is Braden Smith's collegiate and local background?
Smith is a Purdue star and a native of Westfield.
Which draft pick was involved in the trade?
The trade involved pick 38.
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