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Feb 2, 2026; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Pacers center Micah Potter (11) reacts in the second half against the Houston Rockets at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

What the Indiana Pacers Draft Tells Us About Their Free Agency Plans

Alex Golden

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Apr 4, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood reacts after a play against the UConn Huskies during the first half of a semifinal of the Final Four of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Big Ten Basketball Head Coach Rankings: Is Brad Underwood Top Three?

Jackson Langendorf

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Wheeler Wildcats guard Kevin Savage III (2) passes the ball.

4-Star Guard, Purdue Target Kevin Savage Sets Commitment Date

Dustin Schutte

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Jun 27, 2026

Purdue Boilermakers guard Braden Smith (3) celebrates a referee call.

How to Watch Former Purdue Stars During NBA Summer League Action

Dustin Schutte

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Jun 26, 2026

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Purdue Boilermakers head coach Matt Painter leads a team huddle.

3 Reasons Why Purdue Basketball's Busy Preseason is Important

Dustin Schutte

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Jun 26, 2026

Purdue Boilermakers guard Braden Smith (3) passes the ball before it goes out of bounds during a NCAA Tournament game against the Arizona Wildcats on Saturday, March 28, 2026 at SAP Center in San Jose, Calif. Purdue fell to Arizona 79-64.

An Assessment of Braden Smith, the Pacers' New Point Guard

Ryan Kaminski

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Jun 26, 2026

Purdue Boilermakers graduate assistant Carson Barrett smiles during practice.

Former Purdue Basketball Grad Assistants Land New Gigs

Dustin Schutte

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Jun 26, 2026

Chad Buchanan

Pacers GM Chad Buchanan Explains Why Indiana Drafted Braden Smith, Discusses Free Agency Plans

Alex Golden

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Jun 26, 2026

Purdue Boilermakers guard Braden Smith (3) dribbles against the Utah State Aggies.

New Pacer Braden Smith Had Success at Gainbridge Fieldhouse During Purdue Career

Dustin Schutte

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Jun 25, 2026

Jan 14, 2026; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Purdue Boilermakers guard Braden Smith (3) reacts to scoring during a foul during the second half against the Iowa Hawkeyes at Mackey Arena. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images

Pacers to Sign Braden Smith to Two-Way Contract

Alex Golden

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Jun 25, 2026

Purdue Boilermakers guard Fletcher Loyer (2) smiles after a made basket.

Purdue's Fletcher Loyer, Oscar Cluff Picked Up by NBA Teams as UDFAs

Dustin Schutte

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Jun 25, 2026

Mar 28, 2026; San Jose, CA, USA; Purdue Boilermakers guard Braden Smith (3) reacts in the first half during an Elite Eight game against the Arizona Wildcats of the West Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at SAP Center. Mandatory Credit: Eakin Howard-Imagn Images

Braden Smith becomes the latest hometown kid to join the Pacers

Tyler Smith

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Jun 25, 2026

Purdue Boilermakers guard Braden Smith (3) celebrates a basket with forward Trey Kaufman-Renn (4).

Purdue Produces Multiple NBA Draft Picks for First Time in 15 Years

Dustin Schutte

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Jun 24, 2026

Mar 28, 2026; San Jose, CA, USA; Purdue Boilermakers guard Braden Smith (3) walks off the court after an Elite Eight game against the Arizona Wildcats of the West Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at SAP Center. Mandatory Credit: Eakin Howard-Imagn Images

Pacers Trade Kam Jones for No. 38 Pick, Select Braden Smith

Alex Golden

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Jun 25, 2026

Purdue guard Braden Smith (3) drives to the basket.

Reliving Braden Smith's Best Highlights at Purdue

Dustin Schutte

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Jun 24, 2026

Mar 1, 2026; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Purdue Boilermakers guard Braden Smith (3) drives to the basket as Ohio State Buckeyes guard Bruce Thornton (2) defends during the first half at Value City Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images

The Magic Need To Trade Up For These 2026 NBA Draft Prospects

Ryan Kaminski

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Jun 24, 2026

Purdue Boilermakers guard Omer Mayer (17) dribbles against Alabama Crimson Tide guard Labaron Philon (0).

Purdue Basketball Releases Information for Summer Canada Trip

Dustin Schutte

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Jun 24, 2026

Zach Edey, a first-round draft pick for the Grizzlies, smiles during a press conference.

What is Purdue's History with the NBA Draft?

Dustin Schutte

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Jun 23, 2026

Purdue Boilermakers head coach Matt Painter.

Purdue Basketball Set to Host Top-30 Prospect Ahmed Nur

Dustin Schutte

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Jun 22, 2026

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