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Pacers Bring Local Star Braden Smith
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- Jun 25, 2026
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- 82
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Summary
Indiana Pacers just pulled off a local gem, bringing in Braden Smith from Purdue in a trade with the Chicago Bulls — a move that sends him straight down I-65 to Indy. With Tyrese Haliburton sidelined for the 2025-26 season, Smith is poised to step into the backup point guard role, stepping right into a system built for his style. The Pacers’ offense already thrives on spacing and shooting, giving Smith the perfect stage to play his game without overthinking. This isn’t just a roster upgrade — it’s a homegrown win for Indiana, keeping Purdue talent rooted in the state as other former Boilermakers await their NBA futures. 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/6066d1f50e7e2401