From Way Downtown with insider Dustin Dopirak

Join insider Dustin Dopriak and sports editor Nat Newell as they discuss the Pacers tanking the season to get a top lottery pick.

Join insider Dustin Dopriak and sports editor Nat Newell discuss the Pacers' acquisition of center Ivica Zubal from the Los Angeles Clippers.

Insider Dustin Dopriak and sports editor Nat Newell discuss the possibility of drafting prospect Cameron Boozer on the latest From Way Downtown podcast.

Is it time to change the name of our Pacers podcast? IndyStar Pacers Insider Dustin Dopirak and editor Nat Newell look at the sad state of the Pacers and debate what the best outcome of the season is and whether the negatives will out-weigh the scant few positives long term.

Join insider Dustin Dopriak and sports editor Nat Newell as they preview the Indiana Pacers' 2025-26 season.

The worst-case scenario of losing Game 7 and Tyrese Haliburton for the 2025-26 season got even worse with Myles Turner’s decision to leave for Milwaukee. Where do the Pacers turn to now?

The Oklahoman's Jenny Carlson and Dustin Dopirak from IndyStar talk predictions, key matchups, X factors and more to preview the Pacers vs. Thunder NBA Finals.  

The Bennedict Mathurin question, Pacers’ wild week. What do the Pacers do with their high-scoring bench piece? Plus, Indiana has won five in a row and welcome the Lakers to town on Wednesday to kick off a hoops-filled week in Indy.

The Pacers are on a roll and Tyrese Haliburton is scorching hot. Insider Dustin Dopirak breaks down the keys to Indiana’s improvement and what comes next.

IndyStar Pacers Insider Dustin Dopirak and editor Nat Newell breakdown the massive win over the Cavaliers, the NBA’s best team, Tyrese Haliburton’s injury and should the Pacers make a move at the trade deadline.

IndyStar Pacers Insider Dustin Dopiriak and editor Nat Newell explain why Aaron Nembhard is the best player in the NBA, if the team’s recent hot streak is sustainable and what the team needs out of Tyrese Haliburton the rest of the season.

IndyStar Pacers insider Dustin Dopirak and editor Nat Newell delve into what’s wrong with the Pacers. Is it chemistry? Is it how the pieces fit together? Should they play T.J. McConnell more? Is there a trade they need to make?

IndyStar Pacers Insider Dustin Dopirak and editor Nat Newell dive into why Tyrese Haliburton is struggling, how worried fans should be and why Buddy Hield – yes, Buddy Hield – is a key figure in the changes in Haliburton’s game.

IndyStar Pacers Insider Dustin Dopirak and Pacers editor Nat Newell dive in on the battle for playing time between Bennedict Mathurin, Jarace Walker and Ben Sheppard and what it means for the Pacers’ ceiling, James Wideman’s promising start and how former Purdue star Zach Edey could change the NBA.

IndyStar Pacers Insider Dustin Dopirak and Pacers editor Nat Newell are back on the From Way Downtown Podcast. They dive into Myles Turner’s future, how Bennedict Mathurin’s role will change, Tyrese Haliburton’s defense and a quick look at where the Pacers slot into the Eastern Conference the year after making the finals.

IndyStar Pacers Insider Dustin Dopirak and editor Nat Newell discuss the team's draft, free agency and the Knicks offseason moves.

IndyStar Pacers Insider Dustin Dopirak and editor Nat Newell go in depth on the re-signing of Pascal Siakam, the draft and dream on what drafting Bronny James would mean.

IndyStar Pacers Insider Dustin Dopirak and Pacers editor Nat Newell examine what happened vs. the Celtics then take a deeper dive on what is going to be a fascinating offseason.

Join insider Dustin Dopriak and sports editor Nat Newell recap the Pacers' win over the Knicks and preview the Eastern Conference Finals.

Join insider Dustin Dopriak and sports editor Nat Newell as they recap the Pacers' Game 5 loss to the Knicks in the Eastern Conference semis.

IndyStar Pacers Insider Dustin Dopirak and editor Nat Newell review the team’s first playoff series win in 10 years and look ahead to the New York Knicks.

On this special edition of From Way Downtown podcast, insider Dustin Dopriak is joined by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Bucks Sports Reporter Jim Owczarski. Dustin and Jim preview first round matchup between the Bucks and the Pacers.

IndyStar Pacers Insider Dustin Dopirak and editor Nat Newell breakdown the Pacers’ playoff positioning as they enter the final weeks of the season and take a look at where Tyrese Haliburton stands in the All-NBA race, and let’s just say you might not want $50 million riding on it.

IndyStar Pacers Insider Dustin Dopirak and editor Nat Newell discuss the team’s impressive back to back wins over the Magic and Thunder … and disappointing loss to the Bulls. Do they miss Buddy Hield?

IndyStar Pacers Insider Dustin Dopriak and editor Nat Newell break down why Pacers All-Star Tyrese Haliburton is in one of the deepest slumps of his career.

IndyStar Pacers Insider Dustin Dopirak and editor Nat Newell discuss the Pacers once again following an impressive win -- Dallas, Sunday -- with a loss to a lottery-level team -- Toronto, Monday. Is this just who they are this season?

IndyStar Pacers Insider Dustin Dopirak and Pacers editor Nat Newell look at all the team's moves at Thursday's trade deadline that boiled down to sending out Buddy Hield and getting Doug McDermott, two second-round draft picks and money. And did we mention they sent Hield to the Sixers, directly in front of the Pacers in the standings?

IndyStar Pacers Insider Dustin Dopirak and Pacers editor Nat Newell breakdown the expected return of Tyrese Haliburton, why he could lose $50 million, early returns on Pascal Siakam and what else to expect at the trade deadline.

IndyStar Pacers Insider Dustin Dopirak got on the call from Sacramento to talk with Pacers editor Nat Newell about the team adding Pascal Siakam. How does he fit? What's he going to cost? Where do the Pacers rank in the East now?

IndyStar Pacers Insider Dustin Dopirak and Pacers editor Nat Newell hold an emergency podcast on Tyrese Haliburton's hamstring injury, why the team is better prepared to deal with the impact of his injury and why Bennedict Mathurin should be in the starting lineup.

IndyStar Pacers Insider Dustin Dopirak and Pacers editor Nat Newell discuss the Pacers winning the season series with the Bucks, the trade market and Indiana's shifting lineups.

IndyStar Pacers Insider Dustin Dopirak and Pacers editor Nat Newell delve deep into the wild ending of the game against the Bucks and offer final judgments on the unwritten rules around going for records and game balls. We open with a remembrance of Indianapolis, IU and Pacers legend George McGinnis.

IndyStar Pacers Insider Dustin Dopirak and editor Nat Newell discuss the team's In-Season Tournament run, Tyrese Haliburton introducing himself to the country and plenty more.

IndyStar Pacers Insider Dustin Dopirak and editor Nat Newell dive into the team's dichotomy of losing to non-playoff teams at home but winning its In-Season Tournament pod and what it means.

IndyStar Pacers Insider Dustin Dopirak and Pacers editor Nat Newell talk about the team's promising start, red-hot Tyrese Haliburton and the personnel decisions Rick Carlisle is making, starting with Daniel Theis' buyout

IndyStar Pacers Insider Dustin Dopirak and Pacers editor Nat Newell discuss the Pacers' 2-1 start, James Harden trade, in-season tournament and Victor Wembanyama

Join sports editor Nat Newell and insider Dustin Dopirak as they preview the Pacers 2023-24 season.

Pacers Insider Dustin Dopirak discusses concerns about defense and shooting, gives a breakdown of rookies Ben Sheppard and Jarace Walker, and dives into who will and won't be in the rotation.

IndyStar Pacers Insider Dustin Dopirak and Pacers editor Nat Newell take a long look at Buddy Hield's situation and what it means to the Pacers, the complicated mix of the roster and react in real time to the Dame Lillard trade.

Sports editor Nat Newell and insider Dustin Dopirak take a look at the Pacers' 2023-24 season schedule.

IndyStar Pacers Insider Dustin Dopirak breaks down all the Pacers recent moves: Tyrese Haliburton's massive extension, signing Bruce Brown and trading for Obi Toppin. Then we look at why the Pacers have the best package for Damian Lillard (and why it won't happen).

IndyStar Pacers Insider Dustin Dopirak and editor Nat Newell breakdown the newest Pacers, if they took a big enough swing during the draft and why Trayce Jackson-Davis is better off in Golden State.

IndyStar Pacers Insider Dustin Dopirak and Chloe Peterson discuss all the possibilities for Thursday’s NBA Draft.

IndyStar Pacers Insider Dustin Dopirak and Pacers Editor Nat Newell discuss draft workouts, options at No. 7, the possibility of moving up and Trayce Jackson-Davis.

Join sports editor Nat Newell and insider Dustin Dopirak as they recap the NBA lottery and discuss the Pacers' possibilities with the seventh overall pick.

Join sports editor Nat Newell and insider Dustin Dopirak as they take a look at the Pacers heading into the offseason.

Join sports editor Nat Newell and insider Dustin Dopirak as they discuss the Pacers move from playoff contention to youth.

Join sports editor Nat Newell and insider Dustin Dopriak as they look the Pacers' moves at the NBA trade deadline.

The Pacers have a logjam at power forward. Will Kevin Pritchard make a move prior to Thursday's NBA trade deadline? Join sports editor Nat Newell and insider Dustin Dopirak as they discuss trade possibilities and what happened in Memphis.