Braden Smith finalizes two-way deal with hometown Pacers

Braden Smith has signed his two-way contract with Indiana, nearly two months after the Pacers acquired his draft rights from Chicago on draft night, per Tony East of Forbes.

The Westfield, Indiana native and NCAA's all-time assists leader will split time between the Pacers and their G League affiliate, the Noblesville Boom. Smith said he never doubted the deal would get done and used the delay to keep training.

Smith CHI → IND

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