Pacers trade into 2026 draft at No. 38 to acquire Braden Smith

Indiana moved to add the No. 38 pick (Braden Smith) in a trade with Chicago that sent Kam Jones and future considerations to the Bulls, giving the Pacers an additional draft prospect to evaluate.

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- Pacers receive: No. 38 overall (Braden Smith)
- Bulls receive: Kam Jones, future second‑round pick swaps, cash considerations
- Source: NBA.com 2026 offseason trade tracker
- Adds a draft asset (No. 38) the Pacers can stash, develop or use in further transactions
- Provides another low-cost prospect to add depth or target a specific positional need
- Pick could join Pacers roster, be assigned to G‑League affiliate, or be part of future trades
- Pacers will evaluate Braden Smith (No. 38) in offseason/training-camp settings
- Transaction recorded on the NBA transaction/tracker page; further official team statements or contract actions may follow

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