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Braden Smith
Dated team records (2)
- Current basis: Licensed roster, October 9, 2026: listed with Indiana Pacers
- NBA directory, September 22, 2026: listed with Indiana Pacers
The newest dated listing sets the current team; a reviewed transaction announced later overrides it. Older records remain history.
Braden Smith is a 23-year-old point guard, listed at 6′0″ (183 cm). Braden Smith is listed with the Indiana Pacers in the licensed roster dated October 9, 2026. The roster lists an entry dated August 2026.
2026-27 game log
Reported highs in 1 logged game
Only reported values contribute; unavailable statistics are not treated as zero.
3PointsOct 7, 2026 vs MIN
5ReboundsOct 7, 2026 vs MIN
5AssistsOct 7, 2026 vs MIN
13-pointersOct 7, 2026 vs MIN
0StealsOct 7, 2026 vs MIN
0BlocksOct 7, 2026 vs MIN
FG, 3P and FT show made-attempted shots. — means unavailable; 0 is a reported zero.
| Date | Opp | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3P | FT | +/− |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7 preseason | vs MIN | W 123–112 | 14:07 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1-4 | 1-1 | 0-0 | +11 |
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Quick answers
- How old is Braden Smith?
- Braden Smith is 23 years old. He was born on July 25, 2003.
- How tall is Braden Smith?
- Braden Smith is 6 feet 0 inches (183 cm) tall and plays PG, per the NBA directory dated September 22, 2026.
- Where is Braden Smith from?
- Braden Smith is from the United States and played at Purdue before the NBA.
- What team does Braden Smith play for?
- Braden Smith is listed with the Indiana Pacers in the licensed roster dated October 9, 2026. A roster listing does not establish a contract-signing date.
- What number does Braden Smith wear?
- The NBA directory lists Braden Smith at No. 3 for the Indiana Pacers. Edition date: September 22, 2026. Roster numbers can change.
- When is Braden Smith's next game?
- Braden Smith and the Indiana Pacers next play the Atlanta Hawks at home on Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 7:00 pm Eastern Time (preseason).
- Does Braden Smith play on Christmas Day?
- No. The Indiana Pacers are not in any of the 5 games on the NBA Christmas Day schedule.
- When was Braden Smith drafted?
- Braden Smith was the No. 38 pick (second round) in the 2026 NBA Draft, selected by the Chicago Bulls out of Purdue.
Contract
- Nationality
- USA
- Roster date
- August 17, 2026
Contract data · updated Oct 9, 2026. The provider lists one salary figure in USD without its season or type; it can be a contract's average annual value rather than this season's salary.
About Braden Smith
Braden Lee Smith (born July 25, 2003) is an American professional basketball player for the Indiana Pacers of the National Basketball Association (NBA), on a two-way contract with the Noblesville Boom of the NBA G League. He played college basketball for the Purdue Boilermakers. He is the NCAA Division I men's basketball all-time career assist leader.
- Born
- July 25, 2003 (age 23) Russellville, Arkansas, U.S.
- Listed height
- 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
- Listed weight
- 170 lb (77 kg)
- Position
- Point guard
- High school
- Westfield (Westfield, Indiana)
- College
- Purdue (2022–2026)
- NBA draft
- 2026: 2nd round, 38th overall pick
- Playing career
- 2026–present
Career highlights and awards
- 2× Consensus first-team All-American (2025, 2026)
- Bob Cousy Award (2025)
- Big Ten Player of the Year (2025)
- 3× First-team All-Big Ten (2024–2026)
- Big Ten All-Freshman Team (2023)
- Big Ten Tournament MVP (2026)
- Indiana Mr. Basketball (2022)
Career statistics
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022–23 | Purdue | 35 | 35 | 30.3 | .438 | .376 | .868 | 4.2 | 4.4 | 1.2 | .2 | 9.7 |
| 2023–24 | Purdue | 39 | 39 | 34.0 | .441 | .431 | .795 | 5.8 | 7.5 | 1.6 | .1 | 12.0 |
| 2024–25 | Purdue | 36 | 36 | 37.0 | .428 | .381 | .833 | 4.5 | 8.7 | 2.2 | .2 | 15.8 |
| 2025–26 | Purdue | 39 | 39 | 34.5 | .440 | .362 | .825 | 3.5 | 8.8 | 1.7 | .2 | 14.3 |
| Career | 149 | 149 | 34.0 | .436 | .385 | .832 | 4.5 | 7.4 | 1.7 | .2 | 13.0 |
Per-game averages. † won an NBA championship · * led the league · ‡ NBA record (as marked).
whynba profile fields · Checked
- Height
- 6′ 0″
- Weight
- 170 lb
- Position
- PG
- Jersey
- 3
- Country
- USA
- School / last affiliation
- Purdue
- Draft year
- 2026
- Draft pick
- Round 2 · Pick 38
How acquired: Draft Rights Traded from CHI on 06/24/26. This is the roster note stored on the official team page at the last source check, not a live transaction wire.
No 2025-26 per-game points, rebounds, and assists are stored for this profile. A blank line is not a zero line.
Latest on Braden Smith
Roster observations
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| Team | First observed | Last confirmed | Later directory change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana Pacers | None recorded | NBA directory |
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