Setting The Pace: A Pacers Podcast

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Michael Scotto from Hoops Hype on Pacers and NBA Recent Trade Rumors, Trade Ideas for Craig, Lamb, Goga and Holiday + Lance SIGNS Feb 04, 2022

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Alex and Facci open up the show discuss the Pacers one-point loss to the Orlando Magic and what they loved about Terry Taylor. They also discuss the latest news on Lance Stephenson being signed for the rest of the season.

Next, Michael Scotto hops onto to talk ALL THE LATEST Paces trade rumors involving Sabonis, Turner, LeVert and Holiday...he discusses what players the Pacers could have their eyes on in a potential trade and discusses each team and whether or not their buyers or sellers, and lists the players that teams could be selling.

Lastly, Alex shares seven trade ideas, centered around the role players on the Pacers. Facci gives his thoughts on the trade ideas and whether or not they make sense for both teams.

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Eric Pincus on the latest Trade Rumors, Spencer Percy on Charlotte's interest in Turner + I Jax shows promise for the future Feb 02, 2022

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Alex Golden and Michael Facci start the show off recapping the great game by the Pacers rookies, specifically Isaiah Jackson who was phenomenal in his first NBA start for the Pacers.

The guys then bring on NBA Salary Cap Strategist, Instructor at Sports Business Class and writer for Bleacher Report, Eric Pincus, to discuss the latest intel on the NBA Trade Deadline and what could happen around the league.

Lastly, Spencer Percy, co-host of the Buzz Beat Podcast on The Blue Wire Podcast Network joins to discuss potential Myles Turner trades to Charlotte and how Mitch Kupchak will go about negotiating in trade talks.

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Who will be the next "guy" for the Pacers? (Mailbag Pt. 2) Jan 30, 2022

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Alex Golden and Facci answer PART 2 of the Mailbag, which was the second half of our twitter questions!

Mailbag Topics

-Who will be the next "guy" for the Pacers?

-Is Herb Simon's retooling over rebuilding going to hurt potential trades?

-Could Pacers get Fox without including Domas?

-Is Simon holding KP and the FO back from rebuilding?

-acquiring players vs acquiring draft capital at the trade deadline

-is Sabonis part of the teams rebuild plans or will he eventually be moved

-how likely are Turner and LeVert moved by the deadline

-Carlisle's lack of playing I Jax and Goga this year

-Will Carlisle's attitude change on playing young guys after the deadline

-Are we not giving Bjorkgren enough credit for what he did with this roster

-Are we not giving Bjorkgren enough credit for how bad he negatively impacted the locker room

-Is there any move you wanted to happen that didn't fall through, and you're glad about it

-Will Duarte have a breakout season next year and be a potential All-Star

-How do you handle the big-man rotation if Turner isn't dealt, in term of developing Isaiah Jackson

-Who returns first: Zion or Warren?

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Is Myles injury less severe than we think? (Mailbag Pt. 1) Jan 30, 2022

Show notes

Facci and Alex get started with the 2-part mailbag for this week and answer the 1st half of the twitter questions!

Mailbag Topics

-Potential of no moves on the deadline day

-have I Jax and Oshae shown enough to not draft a PF if the Pacers get a top 2-pick?

-will the FO lose fans if they don't bring Lance back after this 10-day?

-Should Indy trade both bigs?

-Myles injury not that serious?

-Is Indiana destined to be a bottom dweller for awhile?

-playing the young core vs. making moves at the deadline

-who could we trade for that's a top 5 talent

-rick stealth tanking?

-Turner to the Knicks for Toppin and Grimes?

-Should we expect underwhelming returns for LeVert and Turner?

-Why won't Carlisle start Lance at point guard?

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Locker Room Issues...Again? (Saturday Weekly Show) Jan 29, 2022

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Alex Golden and Facci are back to look at the week that was.

Rundown: Previous Week, Five with Facci, Upcoming Schedule, Player of the Week, Tweet of the Week, Quote of the Week, The Rookie Report and The Feel Good Moment of the Week!

Make sure to leave us a 5-Star Rating and Review! Screenshot your rating and review, email them to AlexGoldenNBA@gmail.com and you will have a chance to enter into our contest, where the winners will receive either a: Jermaine O'Neal autographed basketball card, a Setting The Pace hoodie or a City Edition Pacers Uniform from this year!

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Discussing LeVert Trade Ideas to Cleveland with Evan Dammarell of Locked on Cavs + a good injury update Jan 28, 2022

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Facci and Alex discuss last nights pitiful performance and look at the positive injury update from today's practice.

Then, the guys bring on Evan Dammarell of Locked on Cavs to discuss a potential LeVert trade and what other pieces might be included from both sides.

Lastly, the guys have on FAN OF THE WEEK: Brent Gentry! Brent is a diehard Pacers fan and you can feel his passion in our conversation.

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Does Malcolm get traded in the offseason? Can Duarte or Jackson become the face of the Franchise? (Mailbag Pt. 3) Jan 26, 2022

Show notes

Alex Golden and Facci wrap up Pt. 3 of the Mailbag by answering the rest of the Twitter questions and answering one question submitted via text!

Topics

-Are the Pacers wasting Sabonis' prime?

-Will Brogdon be traded in the off-season?

-Hypothetical Trade Scenario involving Sabonis, Duarte and I Jax

-Can Duarte or I Jax be the face of the franchise?

-Who should get more developmental focus: Goga, I Jax or Oshae?

-Does the young core playing well impact what happens before the trade deadline?

-Will getting good players in return at the deadline negatively impact the team by worsening their draft position?

-Non Rumor Mill Trade you could see happening

-Comparing this Pacers core or potential Pacers core to the 90s Pacers with Mark Jackson, Reggie Miller, Jalen Rose, Dale Davis and Rik Smits

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Scott Agness on Pacers Trade Rumors, the likelihood of players being dealt, the young core, injuries and the West Coast Trip! Jan 26, 2022

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Alex Golden and Facci are back to recap the Pacers-Pelicans game! They bring on Scott Agness for the 2nd segment to discuss the latest news surrounding the Pacers and injuries, what is likely to happen come the trade deadline, what the Pacers will want in a return, how talented this young core is and how they team faired on the West Coast road trip.

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Is Portland the best trade option for Myles Turner? + What position should Pacers target in Draft? (Mailbag Pt. 2) Jan 24, 2022

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Alex and Facci jump into the Twitter questions for the Mailbag! There were a lot of great questions from Twitter! If your question wasn't answered today, there will be another episode releasing Wednesday evening.

Topics for Mailbag Pt. 2: Turner to Portland, What position should Pacers target in draft, is LeVert expendable after his great game against the Lakers, Warren's future in Indiana, evaluating the young core, are Duarte and Warren a good fit, who would we take with the 1st pick in the 2022 NBA Draft and why Lance needed to be re-signed.

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Injuries Piling Up + Mailbag Pt. 1 (Reddit & Instagram Questions) Jan 23, 2022

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Alex and Facci react to the Pacers win over Golden State and their loss to Phoenix. They also touch on the recent injury news and what this means moving forward.

Next the guys get into some great questions from Instagram and Reddit, where they discuss Ben Simmons, Domantas Sabonis Trade Packages, looking at players that could be had in comparison to what they got in the Paul George aka two players selected in the lottery, chances of embracing a rebuild with the Pacers youth, potential trade packages with no picks involved and looking at the growth from Goga over the last week.

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