Noblesville Boom announces opening night roster

Westfield’s own Braden Smith set to debut with his first professional team

The Noblesville Boom, the NBA G League affiliate of the Indiana Pacers, announced on Thursday, Nov. 5, the team’s opening night roster for the 2026-27 season.

The Boom’s 13-player roster features Pacers two-way players Braden Smith, Jalen Slawson, and Kobe Brown. Smith, the No. 38 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, enters his first professional season, while Slawson and Brown bring NBA and G League experience to Noblesville.

The roster also includes returning players Keion Brooks Jr., RJ Felton, Cameron Hildreth, and M.J. Iraldi. Pacers training camp participants Keba Keita and Rienk Mast are set to make their G League debuts, as are Jalen Warley and Kowacie Reeves Jr., who appeared on the Pacers’ 2026 NBA Summer League roster.

The Boom opens the 2026-27 season on the road with a two-game series against the Windy City Bulls at NOW Arena at 8 p.m. Eastern tonight, Nov. 6, before tipping off its home slate against the Iowa Wolves at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, at Riverview Health Arena at Innovation Mile in Noblesville. Season tickets and single-game tickets are available at noblesvilleboom.com/tickets.