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Pacers rookie Braden Smith excited to play in Pacers uniform for the first time

The former Purdue standout says he is starting over and must earn his role as the Pacers open Summer League play.

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New Pacers second-round draft selection and former Purdue standout Braden Smith is set to play in a Pacers uniform for the first time when the NBA Summer League begins next week.

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Braden Smith is more than local star with Pacers: 'I'm here to play basketball'

Braden Smith sees a lot of similarities between Purdue and the Pacers, but he's ready to show he can play at the next level.

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Pacers rookie Braden Smith excited to play in Pacers uniform for the first time

New Pacers second-round draft selection and former Purdue standout Braden Smith is set to play in a Pacers uniform for the first time when the NBA Summer League begins next week.

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WRTV broke the news on Friday, July 3, 2026.
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