Setting The Pace: A Pacers Podcast

Alex Golden is once again joined by Carson Stafford and David Cole to discuss the Pacers offseason potential! First, the guys look at players the Pacers could potentially target in a trade this offseason that would give them similar value as Aaron Nesmith did this season. This is based off of former role with team that traded them, salary and how they'd fit in role wise here with the Pacers.Next, the guys discuss why the Pacers ALL-IN move this season has to be OG Anunoby (if he is available). What is the asking price for OG? What do the Pacers have to realistically give up to acquire him? Are there any Pacers outside of Haliburton who are untouchable in an OG trade and why Alex thinks there is more upside to trading for him than he previously had thought.After that, Alex gives the guys 6 Pacers players who aren't in the Core 4 of Haliburton, Mathurin, Turner and Nembhard and has the guys decide which two they would keep. After the guys reveal their answers, Alex goes on a rant about comments made from Chad Buchanan on JMV this week.Finally, the guys have some fun and draft a starting 5 (with a 6th man) of Toy Story characters (toys only). How would these toys fair in a basketball game and what qualities about each toy makes them pivotal to each person's team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alex Golden is joined by David Cole and the Birthday Boy, Carson Stafford. The guys kick off the show discussing players they like for the Pacers in the 4-6 range of the NBA Draft. After that, they then look at prospects who they'd have interest in in the 7-10 range of the NBA Draft. To tie up the loose ends on the draft talk, the guys discuss players they like from the 25-35 range for the Pacers.Next, the guys look at free agents in the $5M - $10M range that could be semi-impactful for the Pacers next season. Then the guys close out the free agency talk looking at names the Pacers could spend heavily on in Free Agency that would be starters on this team. The price range for those starters were in the $15M - $20M range. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The talented Caitlin Cooper is back with Alex and Facci to educate us on how this season played out and what areas this team can improve upon to take another step forward next season. Caitlin also shares some of her biggest takeaways from Kevin Pritchard's end of season press conference. Lastly, the trio discuss Bennedict Mathurin's rookie season and what areas he needs to improve upon for next year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alex and Facci share their Top 10 trade targets for the Pacers this offseason! Kevin Pritchard said he is "itching" to make a big move so the guys threw out some names they hope KP and the Front Office are making calls on this summer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Richard Stayman, the man behind MavsDraft on Twitter and podcaster for Locked on NBA Big Board joins Facci to discuss his HOT TAKE that had Bennedict Mathurin OFF his All-Rookie 1st team! The guys then discuss the play of Nembhard and Mathurin, who the Pacers might look at in the 7-8 range if they stay put on Lottery night, first round sleepers that might fall to the Pacers with their late picks, biggest riser in the class, biggest disappointment in the class and projecting how many All-Stars could come out of this class. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Facci and Alex spend the entirety of the show discussing what Kevin Pritchard had to say at his end of season press conference and discuss what those comments mean for the future of this Pacers team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alex and Facci discuss how Sunday played out for the Pacers and how the different tiebreaker scenarios work for the benefit of the team. The guys then answer some unique questions about the team and individual players performances this year. After that, they project what Pacer will improve the most by this time next season, whose future seems up in the air the most, reflecting on the TOP 3 moments of the season, giving the season a letter grade and one (well a practice one and then the real one) tank-a-thon spin to round out the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Sideline Guys stop by Setting The Pace to chat with Alex and Facci!-Best moments of the season-Players who overachieved-Tyrese's first season as the face of the franchise-How to prepare a question for Rick Carlisle-Where JJ's best thinking happens-How this season compared to last years Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alex Golden and Mike Facci are joined by Tony East to discuss the Pacers play of late with Mathurin in the starting lineup, Hield's play since moving to the bench, the biggest areas Tyrese can improve to jump from All-Star to All-NBA, Jalen Smith's role and improved play since the ASB, different wrinkles we've seen with the non-Haliburton/non-Turner lineups, Nwora's fit with the team moving forward, potential ways the NBA could improve their "coin flip" rules, favorite moment from the season and finally...the "Tony Draft"! The guys do a 5-round snake draft selecting fictional and non-fictional Tony's! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alex and Facci open up the show discussing the NCAAW National Championship game, how upsets can have a positive and a negative impact on fans interest, the Pacers win against OKC, McConnell's incredible play, how this win could have cost the Pacers, the Pacers loss to Cleveland, Mathurin learning new things and being assigned with tougher responsibilities and breaking down how the final week could play out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alex Golden is joined by two longtime Pacers fans, Chris Weech and Tyler Christian! Alex has the guys share their thoughts on who should stay and who should go, what extensions would look like for Nesmith and Nwora if they remain here long term and what players they'd like to see the Pacers target in the upcoming NBA Draft.The season is quickly coming to an end so it was great to hear from a different perspective on what the team should do! Give these guys a follow on social media! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Facci kicks off the show recapping the Pacers-Mavericks game before bringing on our guest! Then, Howard Beck who has worked at several major outlets comes on the show to discuss what he loves about this Pacers team, Tyrese Haliburton's All-Star season, how the play-in has impacted tanking, the ongoing-never ending MVP discussion and how the East stacks up talent wise to the West. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alex and Facci start off the show breaking down the games from the weekend and the decision to start Mathurin over Hield with the return of Tyrese Haliburton. Then, the guys discuss how different Mathurin/Haliburton lineups faired this weekend, Mathurin's lack of shot attempts and Jordan Nwora's career night in Atlanta.After that, the guys dive deep into the Rookie of the Year and All-Rookie Team discussion. Alex and Facci both make strong pitches for what they believe should matter the most when evaluating these young players and compare their stats throughout the season and post All-Star Break. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alex and Facci wanted to take a step back and look at the roster in two separate tiers: the youngens and the veterans...the guys kick things off ranking the 6 veterans (Hield, Hill, Johnson, McConnell, Theis and Turner) and then rank the 11 youngens (Brissett, Brown, Duarte, Haliburton, Jackson, Mathurin, Nembhard, Nesmith, Nwora, Queen and Smith) based on their value to the team both short and long term. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alex and Facci start the show off recapping the Pacers win over Toronto Wednesday night. The guys then pivot and begin a conversation about the rest of the season, which teams they need to keep an eye on and how the standings impacts so many of the Pacers picks. Then, Alex throws out a hot take that will be unpopular to some (maybe many) about Andrew Nembhard. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alex and Facci are joined once again by the GREAT Caitlin Cooper to discuss all things Pacers! Caitlin breaks down the Pacers play of late, the return of Bennedict Mathurin, what she's in Jordan Nwora, Jalen and Isaiah logging minutes together, Nembhard's role moving forward, what areas the Pacers need to improve upon heading into next season, things we want to see for the remainder of this season and Carlisle holding players accountable.After that, Alex, Facci and Caitlin jump into a FOOD SNAKE DRAFT! The three of them go back and forth selecting food they would like to have at a party while watching a sporting event! Let us know whose party you'll be attending after the draft concludes! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alex and Facci kick off the show with a special ad-read! Then the guys jump into the Pacers play against Philly and Milwaukee and what stood out both good and bad. Then, the guys discuss the play of Jalen Smith and how he has been impressive since being consistently back in the lineup. After that, the guys share their thoughts on some of the college basketball games to highlight prospects who impressed and disappointed. To end the show, the guys discuss a way for listeners to enter a contest to win a special prize based on the college tournament! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alex and Facci are joined by the legendary Chris Denari!>>>>SUBSCRIBE TO OUR SUBSTACK!!>>>>SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE!!Show rundown:-Update on the injuries-Should Pacers shut Mathurin down for the season?-upcoming road schedule-how aggressive do you think the Pacers will be this summer-Pacer that has impressed the most this season-which young player(s) Denari would like to see get more playing time the rest of the season-thoughts on the Nwora + George Hill trade-team chemistry and reshaping a roster-NCAA bracket predictions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Join in the fun as Alex and Facci answer your questions for the Mailbag! If you haven't already, subscribe to our YouTube Channel and our BRAND NEW BLOG over on Substack!Questions9). Gage - How long do you guys see the Pacers continue in a rebuild status before trying to make a "big" move to try and be considered a top team in the East? Do you think it's soon or still a longer term process?10). Corn Snob - If you had to choose between keeping James Johnson or George Hill for next season, who are you choosing and why? Let's assume the contract figures are the exact same.11). Jay Robins Mark - With $25.79m in cap the Pacers have some spending money. Any Free Agents catch your eye? I know the Pacers haven't been a premier FA destination due to smaller marker & higher income tax, but could some non-star players be swayed by working w/ Haliburton on O + Turner on D?12). Brett-sketball- What kind of rebuild are we doing? A long development rebuild or a quick turnaround to become a playoff team again? Current team suggests a long rebuild but the players we've gone after (Ayton, Anuoby, Collins, Toppin, Vanderbilt) suggests maybe a quicker turnaround.13). Andrew Smith - Best PF free agent option for next year?14). Evan Noggle - If you could play 1 on 1 with any current Pacer, who would you pick? Not necessarily to win, but for fun.15). Ed Lollely - Let's assume the pacers end up with pick 8 or worse in this years draft. Knowing what we know now Would you trade all of this years picks and a conditional future pick for Jabari Smith from Houston? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Join in the fun as Alex and Facci answer your questions for the Mailbag! If you haven't already, subscribe to our YouTube Channel and our BRAND NEW BLOG over on Substack!Questions for the Mailbag!1). Elliot Beaver - What do you foresee Nembhard's and Nesmith's roles next season and beyond? Also who do you believe ends up being the backup center next year assuming it's between I Jax or smith? (Please don't have Theis as an option Pacers)2). Aaron M - If you could only keep 5 players from this years team to bring back next year, what players would you choose?3). Chris Weech - Alex, where is your favorite place to sit at Gainbridge Fieldhouse? When you get tickets is there a particular area you find yourself trying for? Bonus- Go to snack at Gainbridge?4). Kevin Cheney - Between Nesmith, Nwora, Oshae, Duarte, Jackson & Smith - who's here long term and who's a real trade piece?5). Jake Exline - What have you been most impressed with the season? And what have you been most disappointed with this season?6). Randall Wood - Outside of the obvious 4 (Hali, Mathurin, Nembhard, and Turner), which 3 young players would you keep going into next season?7). Samuel Culbertson - Let's say the clippers get beat in the first round or something and they want to break up the team after this year what's the chances we could get PG13 back and do you think he would even be interested ?8). Zachary Barnett - Who do you think is gonna get streaming rights with Bally Sports going under? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alex and Facci start off the show discussing our NEW Setting The Pace Blog available for free over on Substack!The guys discuss Alex's NBA Big Board article that debuted for the blog, and what players are rising before the tournament. They close out the draft talk discussing how huge it would be for the Pacers to jump into the Top 3 during the draft lottery.Then, the guys look at all the injuries piling up for the Pacers, Mathurin's ankle injury seeming the most severe and how him missing significant time impacts the rest of the season. Later the guys look at 538's projections for the final standings, the remaining strength of schedule for multiple teams in the same vicinity as the Pacers and close out the show with a good ole tank-a-thon spin-a-roonie! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alex Golden is joined by Scott Agness for a fun conversation about the Pacers Mathurin's injury update Hield and Mathurin's roles changing in the future? Most fun part of the season thus far Ownership's long term goals with the Pacers What free agents seem likely to stay Making a tough decision at the end of the season between Smith and Jackson Top 10 pick vs. competing in play-in tournament George Hill's desires for the rest of his career Then, our fan of the week, Clint joins Alex to discuss his fandom, this team, his hot takes and his Mt. Rushmore of Favorite Pacers! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alex and Facci are joined by Nathan Grubel of No Ceilings and Draft Deeper to discuss prospects that could be intriguing fits for the Indiana Pacers. In Pt. 2 of the draft talk episode, you'll hear three names brought up in the 25-32 range as well as potential prospects on the rise, some into the lottery, some into the middle of the first round and more. Then the guys discuss the possibilities of Indiana selecting a player to draft and stash. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alex and Facci are joined by Nathan Grubel of No Ceilings and Draft Deeper to discuss prospects that could be intriguing fits for the Indiana Pacers. In Pt. 1 of the draft talk episode, you'll hear three names brought up in the 5-10 range and three names brought up in the 15-20 range that could have the eye of the Indiana Pacers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Michael Facci goes one-on-one with FS1 writer and analyst, Ric Bucher. The lack of rivalries in the NBA This year's MVP race Should the scoring record have meant more? Can the All-Star game be fixed? His thoughts on Tyrese Haliburton If he were the GM of the Pacers... NBA Finals prediction Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On today's episode Alex Golden and Michael Facci recap the Pacers last two games: a win against the Chicago Bulls and a tough loss to the Philadelphia 76ers. As the guys breakdown each game, they talk about individual performances from Tyrese Haliburton, Bennedict Mathurin, Chris Duarte, Jordan Nwora, Jalen Smith, Isaiah Jackson, Myles Turner and Oshae Brissett.Alex then asks Facci if he believes the Pacers need to pick between Jalen Smith and Isaiah Jackson moving forward for the backup center and the guys discuss who they currently would have play over the other. Then the guys discuss what they've noticed from this Pacers team this season, in terms of inconsistent play. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Michael Facci is joined by Keith Smith from Spotrac and Celtics Blog!The guys discuss: Pacers vs Spurs recap, Revisiting the Brogdon/Nesmith trade, Pacers vs Celtics battles, Contender or pretender and NBA Finals prediction! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Facci starts out the show discussing the injury news to Kendall Brown and reflects on the passing of the beloved David Benner.After that, Grant Afseth joins the show to discuss: the growth of Myles Turner, Carlisle developing the youth, Pushing your chips in to win now vs rebuilding and the fun teams to watch around the league!Facci then closes out the show with his best rundown ever! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Pacers starting forward Aaron Nesmith makes his Setting The Pace debut! Aaron joins Alex and Facci to discuss his first season in Indiana, some of his favorite moments, answers some rapid fire questions, the growth in himself as a defender, a funny behind the scenes story with him and Buddy and his go-to food spot in Indy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alex and Facci are joined by the brilliant basketball mind that is Caitlin Cooper! Caitlin has been covering the Pacers for 10 years over at Indy Cornrows and now on her new blog: Basketball, She Wrote.Caitlin discusses the differences between writing and podcasting before we dive deep into every player on the Pacers. After we go through each player on the roster, Caitlin discusses the future of the team, the rumors/assumptions that Indiana made a play for OG Anunoby, what he would bring to this current roster and how close this team is to making the playoffs again. To wrap up the conversation, Caitlin asks Alex and Facci about Outshine popsicles and what their favorites are!Subscribe to the podcast wherever you get your podcast and be sure to subscribe to Caitlin's Patreon - Basketball She Wrote Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alex Golden is joined by Rhett Bauer to discuss the Pacers thriller against the Celtics, although it resulted in a 4-point overtime loss. The guys discuss the career night for Myles, Mathurin's stellar play, the good and the bad from Haliburton, Nesmith's presence on the defensive side of the floor and then discuss Nesmith's trade value moving forward, players in the draft that are intriguing to add to this roster and the playoff matchup we want to see in the first round the most. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alex and Facci are back to answer your mailbag questions!1). Matthew Peck - Are there any concerns that Mathurin & Haliburton have only played limited minutes together this season? Do you have any concerns that long term they may not fit together and should Rick be working on integrating them together more now since this season isn't about winning2). Gage - Who do you guys think the Pacers should will target this off season, whether it be draft, free agency, or trade targets?3). Logan - Who do you want the pacers to draft?4). Peetie - Which players will you be watching in this March Madness that you think the Pacers will have their eye on for the draft?5.) DJ Davis - Why not try Jalen Smith another chance at the PF or even give I. Jackson a try at the 4? See what options your roster has for next year.6). Mike - does Mathurin remind you of Westbrook!?7). Haomin Zhang - What do you think the Pacers will end up doing with all their 2023 draft picks?8). Shalamar The God - How soon could the Pacers become the best example of how to rebuild in the NBA?9). Evan Nogales - How secure is Carlisle's job? What needs to happen to see him as the Pacers coach 3-5 years from now? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Facci and Alex are back to answer your questions!1). Aaron M - Is this off-season the most crucial one in the last 5-10 years for the Pacers?2). Randall Wood - What is one of the main things that you are looking forward to seeing with this team for the rest of the season?3). Zachary Barnett - Who is your favorite personality on the team? I love James Johnson.4). Pacer Faithful - What are your predictions for what happens with the all the bigs this offseason? Who stays and who goes?5). Samuel Culbertson - Who in this draft class (that we could draft realistically) do you guys like? It can be multiple prospects! 6). Tyler Christian - Do Carlisle's increasingly questionable rotations worry you that he might not be the right guy to be head coach of the ongoing rebuild? Lloyd Pierce may be his lead assistant, but he's done a very admirable job for the games where he's been the interim.7.) Chase - Do you think the Pacers would take Scoot Henderson if we end up with the 2nd overall pick, even though we have Haliburton as our main guy, or do you we think we trade down for a Brandon Miller, Amen, Ausar etc.?8). Ricky Kelley - What is your prediction for the final record of the pacers? And do they make the play in?9). Jeff Dunham - Does the NBA All Star Game force at least one player from every team on the roster, like the MLB one does?10). Rooster - If you could pick one player in the NBA to add to this roster as a starting power forward to add to a starting lineup of Tyrese, Mathurin, Buddy, and Myles who would it be? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Facci and Alex are back and the guys preview the rest of the regular season. The guys discuss what players they want to see less or more of, what lineups they wanna see more of, whether or not the team is best fitted for a push at the play-in or better themselves for a higher draft pick, what the remaining schedule looks like and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alex Golden and Mike Facci are BACK to recap the weekend that was! Haliburton, Mathurin and Hield represented the Pacers well with great showings in the events they were involved with! Gabe York and Trevelin Queen represented the Ft. Wayne Mad Ants well in the G League: Next Up Game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alex and Facci are here to look at the Pacers roster since January 1st and determine if each players stock is up, down or in the middle! Plus, they even do a bonus stock up, down or middle for Rick Carlisle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Facci starts the show off recapping the special night from Buddy Hield! The Pacers rallied down from 24-points to get the 117-113 victory, as the team heads into the week off for the All-Star Break.Later, Alex and Facci preview the Pacers involvement at All-Star weekend and give their best case scenarios for the rookie games, three-point shootout and All-Star game. Lastly, the guys discuss what player(s) they would like to see play more in the last third of the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alex starts off the show recapping the Pacers loss to the Jazz, Nwora making his Pacers debut, G Hill returning for the first time in a Pacers uniform and Goga Bitadze finding a new team - the Orlando Magic!Next, Alex and Facci discuss the Pacers play of late, Kevin Pritchard's press conference and what things stood out to us, Nwora and Hill's press conference and how both are eager to be in Indiana!Then the guys closeout the show discussing why Theis is getting minutes still over Smith/Jackson and what a new home could do for Goga. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alex and Facci are here to breakdown the Pacers trade that helped them reacquire hometown hero -- George Hill -- as well as veteran Serge Ibaka and the young, athletic and solid shooting Jordan Nwora!Also, the guys look at other deals around the league. Which deals had you thinking "Why didn't the Pacers get in on this deal?" or which deals made you think "Oh yeah, this really helps put this team over the hump!"After that, the guys conclude the show talking about Mathurin's minutes over the last four games and how his role has changed... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alex and Facci are joined by Bob Kravitz to dive into the story and Sam Amick reported on for The Athletic. This report was about an incident that happened post game against the Memphis Grizzlies. After that, Bob discusses Myles' contract extension, what this means for his future with the team moving forward and more. Then Bob discusses how he anticipates the Pacers approaching the trade deadline, their current stretch of losses and whether or not a top lottery pick is more valuable than making the playoffs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alex opens up the show discussing an update on Chris Duarte, a rumor of a powerhouse team interested in him and how the Pacers can still make the play-in and position themselves for a good draft pick.Then, Facci goes one-on-one with Andrew Nembhard, rookie of the Indiana Pacers about the season, All-Star weekend and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The guys open up the show discussing the breaking news of Kyrie Irving being traded to Dallas for DFS and Dinwiddie...Alex and Facci share their thoughts on the trade and why this trade happening Sunday vs. Thursday is a good thing for the rest of the league.Then, the guys recap the Pacers win over Sacramento, Domas returning, going head-to-head with Myles, Tyrese and Domas having a faceoff in the 3rd quarter for one play, Buddy Hield's outstanding game, his out of nowhere dunk, his postgame comments about lighting the beam and not being booed and more! The guys also highlight the recent play of Aaron Nesmith (prior to the Cavs game) since Haliburton returned.Next, the guys discuss Daniel Theis stepping into the backup center role, Jalen and I Jax being removed from the rotation and prior to hearing of Duarte's ankle injury - he was given his first ever DNP-CD Friday against the Kings. After discussing the benching of key young players, the guys discuss Mathurin's role with Haliburton's return, what the relationship feels like between he and Carlisle and why the team needs to focus more on the big picture.Lastly, the guys discuss Queen and York from the Mad-Ants being invited to All-Star weekend, Buddy Hield predictions for the 3pt contest and a brief solo recap of the Cavaliers game with Facci!Lots to discuss on this episode! Let us know what you think, and if you love the show, do us a favor and leave a 5-star rating on Apple or Spotify! Subscribe to our YouTube page as well! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Facci opens up the show solo with his remarks on Tyrese Haliburton being named to the 2023 All-Star Team! Then Facci talks about Haliburton's return, Daniel Theis' debut and how the referees absolutely screwed the Pacers in this game.Then, Alex joins Facci for a fun interview with Kevin Bowen of 107.5 The Fan, to discuss all things Pacers from reflecting, projecting and dissecting the season and the future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alex and Facci discuss Turner's press conference, adding Haliburton and Theis back into the fold of things, Mathurin and Nembhard being named to the Rising Stars team and then they talk with Jake Fischer (24:00) of Yahoo! Sports about the latest NBA rumors, what teams to keep an eye on and what he thinks the Pacers do and how Turner re-signing impacted some of their decisions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alex and Facci have been working hard to come up with 10 trade ideas for the Pacers before the NBA Trade Deadline! While there doesn't appear to be as many fireworks around the team as there was last year, the guys still believe the Pacers could be active looking to make some moves, whether minor or large. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alex and Facci drop what they are doing on a Saturday night to bring you an emergency podcast on Myles Turner extending his contract with the Indiana Pacers. The guys breakdown all the details of the extension and what this means moving forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The guys are back to discuss an update on Daniel Theis and his soon-return. Then Alex and Facci look at the All-Star Starters votes and where Haliburton ranked amongst the other East guards from the media standpoint and the players standpoint. After that, the guys go into a breakdown of McConnell, Duarte and Mathurin's play of late, and how they are finding ways to improve individually during this losing stretch and how Nesmith and Hield's struggles have hurt the team and what they miss about Haliburton so much. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alex Golden is joined by Dan Favale of Bleacher Report and The Hardwood Knocks podcast to share his thoughts and predictions on what players should be assigned to each All-Star team, share his midseason NBA awards and conclude with what players should make the All-NBA teams at this point! (LOTS OF PACERS LOVE)Then, Mikey O joins as our fan of the week to share how his fandom started, his favorite Pacers, what he thinks about this team and roster and then he asks some questions to Alex about the team moving forward! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alex and Facci are BACK to rank the roster once again! This time, they rank the roster in terms of current trade value and who is most untouchable. Let us know what you agree and disagree with here, as we are slowly, but surely, approaching the NBA Trade Deadline Week! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alex and Facci kick off the show discussing the Pacers weekend woes against Denver and Phoenix...where these losses rank amongst the other bad losses of the season and what is going on with this team.Then, the guys discuss the Lakers acquiring Rui Hachimura and what the Pacers offer might have looked like. After that, they read through 4 trade ideas from Bobby Mark's Trade Deadline Guide article on ESPN and determine if they like any of the suggested ideas and talk through the pros and the cons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.