# Pacers Trade Into Second Round for Purdue Star Braden Smith; Trade Kam Jones

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Podcast: [Setting The Pace: A Pacers Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/setting-the-pace-a-pacers-podcast-768329)
Published: 2026-06-25T03:10:00+00:00
Episode link: Blue Wire
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## Resource

The Indiana Pacers are back in the NBA Draft! Alex Golden and Mike Facci react to Indiana's decision to trade back into the second round, acquiring the draft rights to Braden Smith from the Chicago Bulls. The deal sends Kam Jones, cash considerations and a future second-round pick swap to Chicago as the Pacers land one of the most accomplished point guards in college basketball. On today's episode, the guys discuss: Why Indiana targeted Braden Smith What Smith brings to the Pacers on both ends of the floor Why the front office felt it was worth trading back into the second round The value of the trade package What this means for Kam Jones and the Pacers' backcourt moving forward How Smith fits alongside the current roster Expectations for his rookie season and long-term outlook Alex and Facci break down every angle of Indiana's latest move and explain why the Pacers believe Braden Smith can become an important piece of the franchise moving forward.

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