Setting The Pace: A Pacers Podcast

Latest Episodes:

Prospects to keep an eye on with the Cavs pick, Carlisle continues to praise Brogdon's play + Fan of the Week Mar 05, 2022

Show notes

Alex Golden opens up the show recapping the Pacers 111-106 loss to the Detroit Pistons and how the game unfolded down the stretch.

Facci then shares 5-names that he likes in the upcoming draft that could be available with the Cavaliers pick in the late teens-early twenties.

Next, Alex looks at the continued praise for Brogdon from Carlisle and why Rick is all of a sudden openly praising Brogdon every game.

Facci returns to share this weeks Player of the Week and the Rookie Report!

Lastly. our Fan of the Week Eric English joins to discuss his fandom and why he loves this team!

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Ranking the Pacers roster in order of importance to the future + Rafael Barlowe joins to discuss the NBA Draft Mar 04, 2022

Show notes

Alex Golden and Facci start off today's show recapping the Pacers win over Orlando, the duo of Brogdon and Haliburton and the continued struggles for Duane Washington Jr. and Goga Bitadze.

Next. the guys rank the Pacers roster in order of importance to the future. The guys add both first round picks to the ranking for a nice twist!

Lastly, NBA Draft analyst Rafael Barlow joins the show to discuss the upcoming NBA Draft, why he LOVES the idea of Ivey to Indiana and other players that could be really solid fits on this Pacers rebuilding team.

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State and Future of the Indiana Pacers with Scott Agness Mar 02, 2022

Show notes

Alex Golden is joined by Scott Agness to discuss the current state and the future of the team. The guys go into a deep dive on what the future looks like for veterans Brogdon, Turner, Warren, McConnell and Hield.

The inconsistent Goga minutes, why play Jalen Smith so many minutes if he won't be re-signed, Haliburton being the face of the franchise, will Lance Stephenson be brought back, what is the goal of the team moving forward this season and how ready is I Jax to be the long term starting 5.

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How long till the Pacers are Eastern Conference Finals contenders + should Pacers pursue Jonathan Isaac? Mar 01, 2022

Show notes

Alex Golden and Michael Facci are back to answer Pt. 2 of the mailbag!

Rundown

-when will Pacers be east finals contenders?

-evaluating the good and bad from Haliburton through the first few games

-player comps for 2 players each under the age of 25

-Trade Idea between Suns, Pacers and Hornets!

-Ivey vs Sharpe

-what could Brogdon and Hield fetch us in a trade?

-thoughts on going for Jonathan Isaac

-chances of trading Malcolm this off-season b/c he'll impact Duarte's minutes/growth

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Top 10 Draft Prospects + Brogdon to Portland Trade Idea (Mailbag Pt. 1) Feb 27, 2022

Show notes

Alex and Facci are back to answer your MAILBAG Questions!

Rundown for Pt. 1

-Safest and Biggest Reach Prospects

-How can the Pacers tank these final 21-games

-Turner's impact on I Jax's minutes

-Tyrese needing to be more selfish

-Packaging Cavs and Rockets pick to move up

-Predicting 2023 Starting 5 and 6th man

-What to do with I Jax if Hali and Turner have great chemistry

-Brogdon Trade Idea to Portland

-How much would you pay Warren for a 1 or 2 year deal

-is Rick in on the tank?

-Guys we would take over Ivey

-Picks 5-10 we like plus guys at the 20 range we like

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Pacers Fall in Overtime Thriller, 5 Questions for the rest of the season + Fans of the Week Feb 26, 2022

Show notes

Alex Golden starts off the show discussing the overtime thriller between OKC and Indiana. Specifically, Alex looks at the rotation, how Brogdon looked in his return, Haliburton's one area he needs to improve, Lance's heroics and how this impacts the lottery odds.

Next, Facci shares 5-questions that he has for the remainder of the season. The dynamics of veterans mixed with the young core and injuries are the main focus here.

Then, Alex and Facci join forces with our FANS OF THE WEEK! Chuck and Jamie, a husband and wife, team join us this week to share their thoughts on the team and how they became Pacers fans.

Lastly, Alex looks at the week ahead as the Pacers have four games on the schedule.

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How does Brogdon returning to impact the Pacers + trade idea for this summer that is...unique Feb 25, 2022

Show notes

Alex Golden and Facci discuss the latest injury update and discuss how interested they are to see Brogdon, I Jax and Goga back. They also discuss the latest injury updates to Turner, Duarte and McConnell.

Later, Sam Quinn from CBS Sports joins the show to discuss the Pacers acquiring of Haliburton, why they made the right choice in keeping Myles Turner, the long term fit with Buddy and Malcolm on the Pacers and then Sam shares a trade idea that is...unique.

Alex and Facci close out the show discussing the proposed trade and weigh the pros and cons.

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Thoughts on a DeAndre Ayton signing + can this young core attract free agents? Feb 22, 2022

Show notes

Alex and Facci are back for PART 2 of the Mailbag Podcast!

Topics

-Can the young core attract free agents?

-Lance vs McConnell

-Myles Turner contract extension

-Chances of trading for Bane to pair with Haliburton

-is the TJ era coming to an end?

-How big of a splash would a DeAndre Ayton signing be?

-A realistic free agent for the Pacers

-what's the ceiling for Duarte and Haliburton

-Malcolm's extension increase or decrease his trade value?

-is it worth it to play the starters this season that are recovering from injury once healthy?

-is Duarte big enough to play the 3?

-Blake Wesley a lottery sleeper?

-observing a lack of communication from players and coaches during Wizards game

-Predicting Haliburton's stat line for 2022-2023

-KP said they have "changed their approach" in regards to the draft...what's that mean?

-Should Pacers throw out a big offer to Bridges? How could that impact the Hornets salary?

-Will we see an IJax + Myles pairing this season?

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Should Pacers go ALL-IN on Miles Bridges? + center options if Indiana moves on from Turner (Mailbag Pt. 1) Feb 22, 2022

Show notes

Alex and Facci answer about 17-questions in PART 1 of the Mailbag Podcast.

Topics:

-Will Pacers move up in draft?

-Should Pacers tank for 2022-2023?

-Will Indy win too many games to get a good draft pick this year?

-Realistic options to keep Jalen Smith

-Does drafting Ivey hurt Indiana's wing depth

-If you could only retain 3 young players for the next 5 years, who are they?

-McConnell or Warren play this year?

-Turner replacement options

-Rick Carlisle coaching grade

-Most pressing need for the Pacers

-Is Myles a lob threat?

-Miles Bridges?

-What could a Brogdon/McConnell + CLE pick get Indy in a trade?

-Would Pacers be open to trading Duarte?

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Haliburton Represents Indy WELL in Rising Stars Challenge + Post Trade Deadline Observations Feb 19, 2022

Show notes

Alex starts off the show recapping the week that was, highlighting his play at the Rising Stars Challenge and an update salary cap wise on Tristan Thompson's buyout.

Next, Facci discusses 5 post trade deadline observations.

Alex then shares the tweet of the week, this time from James Boyd of the Indy Star.

Facci then highlights the Setting The Pace, Player of the Week and updates us on how the rookies played in The Rookie Report.

Alex shares the quote of the week from the one and only. Tyrese Haliburton

Lastly, Facci has on Fan of the Week: Charron Elliott

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