We have an update on the progress of former No. 10 overall pick by the Phoenix Suns, forward Jalen Smith: he is doing well, thankyouverymuch.
Smith signed a three year, $15.1 million contract with the Indiana Pacers that has the third year as a player option and includes a 10% trade kicker.
Sources: The Indiana Pacers signed Jalen Smith to a three-year, $15.1 million deal, which includes a player option for the 2024-25 season and a 10 percent trade kicker, @hoopshype has learned.
— Michael Scotto (@MikeAScotto) July 7, 2022
The Pacers immediately said Smith would be their starting power forward when the 2022-23 season starts.