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Braden Smith

Guard · Chicago Bulls · 6'4", 190 lb · Purdue · Drafted 38th overall, 2026
No. 38 pick (2026)2026 draft classPurdue
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In short

Braden Smith is a guard the Chicago Bulls selected 38th overall (second round) in the 2026 NBA draft out of Purdue. An incoming rookie for 2026-27 — projected role, ratings and outlook.

Matchup model · next gameMedium confidenceThu, Nov 12
vsCleveland CavaliersAggressive hedge & help
Proj. points
5.9
range 3.2–8.6
Line 6
49%
to go over
Team win
58%
113–112
Poi 5.9 Lean underReb 2.2 Lean overAss 2.4 Lean underPRA 10.5 Lean over
Likely on himEvan Mobley· 82 Perimeter DStrong defender
5+ pts62%10+ pts9%

Model lines Smith at 5.9 pts (range 3.2–8.6) vs a 6 line — roughly a coin flip to clear it (49%).

Biggest edge: venue — home floor — small boost.

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Balladex Matchup Model — modeled from real roster ratings, scoring baselines & defender-matchup history. Schedule, availability & head-to-head samples are illustrative in this prototype; production wires live schedule, injury & player-tracking feeds. Not betting advice.
Scoring map · Braden’s projected shot profile
Hottest: Rim 35% · Top of key 3 12%
Rim — 35% of scoring, 29% of shotsCorner 3 (L) — 6% of scoring, 5% of shotsWing 3 (L) — 12% of scoring, 12% of shotsTop of key 3 — 12% of scoring, 12% of shotsWing 3 (R) — 9% of scoring, 9% of shotsCorner 3 (R) — 4% of scoring, 4% of shotsMid-range (L) — 6% of scoring, 9% of shotsPaint — 11% of scoring, 14% of shotsMid-range (R) — 5% of scoring, 6% of shots
  • Rim35%
  • Top of key 312%
  • Wing 3 (L)12%
Projected shot profile — modeled from role, spacing & shooting splits. Not tracked shot data.
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Braden Smith was a second-round pick (38th overall) in the 2026 NBA draft, headed to the Chicago Bulls out of Purdue.

He has not played an NBA game yet — his debut comes in 2026-27, so this page carries projections only.

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Draft
#38 2026 R2
Purdue
Debut
2026-27
incoming
Role
Guard
projected
LIFE

Roots & the rise

Braden Smith is a 2026 second-round guard for the Chicago Bulls.

Selected 38th overall out of Purdue, Smith makes his NBA debut in 2026-27.

This profile carries clearly-labeled Balladex projections rather than confirmed NBA stats, and updates as real box-score data lands.

Sources: 2026 NBA Draft results (Basketball-Reference / league results lists); projections by Balladex.

BEYOND THE GAME

Beyond the game

Smith joins the Chicago Bulls as a 2026 second-round pick out of Purdue.

PERSONALITY

The person

A 2026 second-round guard out of Purdue.

PLAYER DNA

Archetype & ratings

Archetype
Depth guard prospect
Temperament
Steady
Leadership
48/100
Scoring40
Playmaking40
Rebounding28
Perimeter D38
Rim protection26
Spacing40
Athleticism46
Clutch34
38th pick, 2026Purdue
ANALYSIS

What the numbers say

The prospect projection

Smith projects as a depth guard prospect. Second-round role ratings here are a modest starting estimate, not a verdict.

ADVANCED

Advanced & historical

Advanced metrics

Draft
#38
2026 R2, Purdue
Status
Incoming
debut 2026-27

Where he sits in history

2026Selected 38th overall (second round) by the Chicago Bulls.

Hardware

#38
2026 Draft pick (R2)
OUTLOOK

Where it's headed

AI-generated · updated Pre-debut (2026)

A second-round guard who debuts in 2026-27.

Braden Smith's outlook is projection for now; Balladex replaces these estimates with real numbers as playing time accrues.

Contract

Status
Rookie scale / two-way range
Bottom line

Second-round flier at #38; check back as real stats accrue.

FAQ

Quick answers

Where was Braden Smith drafted?

Braden Smith was selected 38th overall (second round) by the Chicago Bulls in the 2026 NBA draft, out of Purdue.

Does Smith have NBA stats yet?

The identity and draft facts are real; the ratings and outlook are Balladex projections, since he debuts in 2026-27.