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• Bluesky @tonyreast.bsky.social · Report · Oct 21

  Nesmith, McConnell, and Furphy are out. Looks like Braden Smith is inactive.

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• Podcast Locked On Pacers host · Opinion · Oct 20

  JJ's opinion: Braden Smith isn't ready for a bench role yet.

  “What Indiana Pacers revealed in the preseason that will matter once the regular season begins” at 32:39 · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Pacers · 3 points · Oct 19
  • Tony East: Braden Smith is on a two-way contract. The Pacers could not cut him to keep James Johnson, because Johnson, with 16 years of service, is not eligible for a two-way. The host also concedes Smith has not played well. at 7:14
  • Tony East: Braden Smith averaged 5.5 assists per game. The host thinks he was second on the team in preseason assists, behind Jarace Walker. at 28:51
  • Tony East: Braden Smith didn't make shots in summer league or preseason and had too many turnovers. The host says his defense will have to be much better. at 28:43

  “Why Indiana Pacers waived James Johnson, Rienk Mast, Keba Keita + extensions and preseason challenges” · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Pacers · 2 points · Oct 14
  • Braden Smith went 2-for-8 (0-for-4 from three) with 5 assists and 3 turnovers. He made a slick lob in overtime and missed a potential game-tying shot at the end from the same left-side spot as against Atlanta. at 30:51
  • Host says Smith's passing has been good all preseason, but at his size he must either improve on defense or become a knockdown shooter. He has not yet put together one fully efficient game. at 31:03

  “Tyrese Haliburton shines, Ivica Zubac posts double-double: What key Pacers showed in loss vs Thunder” · listen ↗

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