# Summer League Game 3 Reaction: Slawson’s Rise, Braden’s Struggles & PG Question

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Podcast: [The Pacers Post Up](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-pacers-post-up-6765923)
Published: 2026-07-14T12:23:00+00:00
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## Resource

Jalen Slawson is making it harder and harder for the Pacers to ignore him. After three Summer League games, we discuss whether Slawson has gone from competing for a two-way contract to making a legitimate case for one of Indiana’s 15 roster spots. We also break down another impressive showing from Yuki Kawamura, whose playmaking and feel for the game continue to win people over in Las Vegas. On the flip side, we discuss why Braden Smith has been underwhelming through three games, what’s been missing from his offensive game, and why it’s far too early to panic—but fair to evaluate what we’ve seen. From there, we zoom out to the bigger picture: is the Pacers’ point guard depth good enough heading into the season and should Indiana explore a veteran addition through free agency or the trade market? And of course, we wrap things up with the latest round of LeBron-to-Indiana speculation… and why we’re ready for the rumors to end.

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