Chicago traded Braden Smith to Indiana in exchange for Kam Jones, per the official transaction log. The Pacers also picked up a trade exception in the deal. A straight swap, already on the books.
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.
Boston's Dillon Mitchell, Indiana's Braden Smith and Denver's Bryce Hopkins have all signed two-way deals, while Knicks pick Jack Kayil stayed in Germany with ALBA Berlin and Bucks pick Malique Lewis signed overseas with Cairns.
A new eligibility ruling giving players from the 2022 high school class a fifth NCAA season has opened the door for five unsigned 2026 second-round picks to go back to college.
