Bulls Trade Away Pick No. 38 to the Indiana Pacers (Report)
The Chicago Bulls and Indiana Pacers have executed a trade involving the No. 38 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.
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The Chicago Bulls have traded the No. 38 overall draft pick to the Indiana Pacers. As part of the transaction, former Marquette player Kam Jones has been traded from the Indiana Pacers to the Chicago Bulls.
Coverage from NBA.com, the IndyStar, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, and Bleacher Nation confirms the exchange of assets. Reports highlight the selection of Braden Smith by the Indiana Pacers following the trade agreement.
Attention remains on the 2026 NBA Draft as players, including the Purdue quartet, await selection. Coverage does not yet specify the full details of the trade compensation or additional draft maneuvers.
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Quick answers
Who was traded to the Chicago Bulls?
Kam Jones was traded from the Indiana Pacers to the Chicago Bulls.
Which team acquired the No. 38 overall pick?
The Indiana Pacers acquired the No. 38 overall pick from the Chicago Bulls.
What is the status of Braden Smith?
Braden Smith is set to play for the Indiana Pacers following his selection and the trade.
Coverage (5)
- Purdue Quartet Hope to Hear Name Called in 2026 NBA Draft Purdue Boilermakers · 9h ago
- Braden Smith to play for hometown Indiana Pacers after NBA draft selection, trade IndyStar · 9h ago
- Former Marquette star Kam Jones traded from Pacers to Bulls Milwaukee Journal Sentinel · 9h ago
- Pacers trade for No. 38 overall pick Braden Smith NBA.com · 9h ago
- Bulls Trade Away Pick No. 38 to the Indiana Pacers (Report) Bleacher Nation · 9h ago
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