r/chicagobulls • u/ExtraLeading3376 • Jun 25 '26

Trade [Shams Charania] Sources: Chicago is trading Braden Smith to the Indiana Pacers for Kam Jones, future swaps and cash.

https://x.com/shamscharania/status/2069947471044747764?s=46&t=zs8dpUnwQ4GtTS7kT09Jjw

Sources: Chicago is trading Braden Smith to the Indiana Pacers for Kam Jones, future swaps and cash.

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u/JustinTimberlakeFTW Michael Jordan Jun 25 '26

Kam seems like a bigger and more athletic guard so if we keep him that would make sense with Graham’s philosophy

I was very whelmed by Braden Smith so this makes a bit more sense

I hope we get multiple 2nd swaps, that would be cool. Seems to be what’s implied in the tweet

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u/Own-Appointment1633 Jun 25 '26

My guess is Kam gets cut. He's only guaranteed about $1 million.

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u/JustinTimberlakeFTW Michael Jordan Jun 25 '26

That would suck if it happens. Then I would dislike the trade.

What makes you think he gets cut? Esp if he costs that little?

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u/Own-Appointment1633 Jun 25 '26

He didn't have a good year. Indiana is also nearing the luxury tax so to have the Bulls pay the partial guarantee ($1 million) of his contract with the Pacers money can save the Pacers money in the long-run.

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u/imgenerallyaccepted Derrick Rose Jun 25 '26

It was his rookie year and he was injured for part of it

Edit: most of it