Setting The Pace: A Pacers Podcast

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157. Learning more about Nate Bjorkgren with Kelsea O'Brien + Reactions to Press Conference & Victor's Future with Tyler Smith Oct 22, 2020

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In today's episode, Alex Golden is joined by Tyler Smith in segment 1 to recap today's press conference with new coach Nate Bjorkgren and Pacers President of Basketball Operations, Kevin Pritchard.

In Segment 2, Alex and Tyler are joined by Kelsea O'Brien who covers the NBA and G-League for Toronto. She goes into detail on the Pacers new head coach, and what Pacers fans can expect with him going forward.

In Segment 3, Alex and Tyler discuss what the Pacers should do with Victor Oladipo and what his future in Indiana looks like.

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156. Pacers Hire Nate Bjorkgren Oct 20, 2020

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After several weeks of dissecting the multiple coaching candidates, Kevin Pritchard and the Pacers front office made their decision, plucking away Nick Nurse's assistant, Nate Bjorkgren. Facci and Alex respond to the news, and share their thoughts on what the future of the Pacers team will look like, with Bjorkgren as the new head coach.

Be sure to tune in tomorrow, as Tyler Smith will join Alex Golden to recap Bjorkgren's media Zoom call, and @Kelsea_Lately who covers the G-League and the Raptors will join to inform us on what we can expect from Bjorkgren.

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155. Pacers Mailbag + Your Trade Ideas! Oct 20, 2020

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Alex and Kent are locked in and ready to answer all of your Pacers questions and analyze all of your trade ideas. In this action packed episode, the guys look at different topics for the Pacers offseason, specifically Oladipo's future, the coaching search and players that could be had via trade.

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154. Dinwiddie heads to Philly, Coaching Search is Narrowed + Off-Season Expectations Oct 18, 2020

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Mark Schindler from the Indy Cornrows Podcast joins Alex Golden to discuss what Peter Dinwiddie's departure means for the Pacers and if the Pacers will fill his role. Next, Alex and Mark discuss the recent coaching candidate reports, whether Finch would accept an assistant role under Billups and what Dan Craig's background and upbringing would be like for the Pacers. Lastly, Alex and Mark layout their expectations for this upcoming off-season. Why they think players will be moved and what they want for the future of this team.

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153. Top 10 Free Agents + Chris Finch? Oct 14, 2020

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In today's episode, Facci and Alex discuss the recent news from Kevin O'Connor that Chris Finch is the "front-runner" for the Pacers head coaching job, and share their thoughts on him (1:01). They close out segment one wishing Pacers legend Jermaine O'Neal a Happy Birthday, and sing a duet for JO (6:15).

Lastly, the guys jump into their Top 10 lists of possible Free Agents the Pacers could sign this off-season (10:10).

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152. Upcoming Off-Season Questions Oct 12, 2020

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In today's episode Kent and Alex start off the show discussing the news from Scott Agness that Dan Burke will not be back, but Bill Bayno might (3:45). The guys closeout the segment Power Ranking the 7-coaching candidates (9:00) and Power Rank the Top 5 Places they expect Victor Oladipo to be next season (18:20).

In Segment 2, Kent and Alex discuss what type of offense they would like to see the Pacers play next season (26:00), what team they could model their roster build after (33:30) and which is the best way for the Pacers to acquire a "star" (42:45).

In Segment 3, (48:40) Kent and Alex close out the show discussing who/what the Pacers best assets are aside from last years projected Starting 5 (Brogdon, Oladipo, Warren, Sabonis and Turner) and discuss what Aaron Holiday, Jeremy Lamb and Goga Bitadze need to improve up on the most for next season (101:03).

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151. Myles Turner Trade Ideas + Learning D'Antoni's System Oct 07, 2020

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Alex and Facci kick off today's show discussing how the Pacers have way to many finalists for their head coaching vacancy and look at the proposed Pacers-Warriors-Hawks trade, which would land Indiana with the 2nd overall pick. (1:02)

Next, Alex and Facci dive into Myles Turner Trade Ideas. Cleveland, Charlotte, San Antonio, Dallas, New Orleans, Houston and Sacramento are potential landing spots for Turner. (13:09)

Lastly, Alex is joined by Jackson Gatlin to look at how the Pacers roster would work in a D'Antoni offense. Jackson breaks down how Sabonis and Warren would be used, and if Malcolm would make sense as the primary ball handler. The Jackson shares a few potential Turner trade ideas, that lands the Rockets Myles Turner. The guys close out the show pondering if trading Olaipo and Turner together makes more sense, than dealing them separately. (45:42)

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150. Oladipo and Turner's Trade Value + Six Coaching Finalists Named Oct 04, 2020

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In today's show, Alex and Kent discuss the 6 coaching candidates that have been tied to the Pacers coaching search (1:45). Dave Joerger makes a strong impression on the Pacers in first set of interviews (3:45), would Joerger be a good Assistant Head Coach under Chauncey (6:00) and what does Doc Rivers going to the 76ers mean for the Pacers (13:00).

Next, Alex and Kent discuss Oladipo's appearance on Fat Joe's Instagram Live video (18:40) and debate whether or not the Pacers should trade him before the season starts, before the Trade Deadline or not trade him at all (26:30).

Lastly, Alex and Kent discuss what they would like in return for Myles and/or Victor in an off-season trade and would Buddy Hield be a good fit in Indiana? (40:20). Does it make sense to pair them, trade them separately or not trade them at all (49:00).

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149. Grady on Oladipo Rumors and the Pacers Coaching Search Sep 30, 2020

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On today's episode of STP, Alex Golden is joined by Michael Grady (formerly with 1070 The Fan) to discuss the recent rumors around Victor Oladipo. The guys go into a lengthy conversation on whether or not the Pacers should "rebuild" their roster and what type of moves they could make with dealing both Oladipo and Turner. Lastly, Grady looks at who the Pacers could have interest in, with their new coaching hire.

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148. Oladipo Trade Ideas + Player Grades Sep 30, 2020

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Alex and Facci start off today's show discussing the rumors swirling across the Twitterverse about Victor Oladipo (1:00). Alex then reads two fan trade ideas that involves the Pacers sending Turner and Oladipo to the Nets, Rockets and Celtics (11:30).

Next, Alex and Facci continue their player grades, this time breaking down the seasons of Edmond Sumner (16:30), Jeremy Lamb (21:45) and Victor Oladipo (29:00).

Lastly, Alex and Facci share close to 10 different trade ideas that they came up with, and debate whether or not these trades make sense, and if the deal would be made (42:06).

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