Setting The Pace: A Pacers Podcast

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Center of Attention: The Chicago Bulls - A Podcast Miniseries By Setting The Pace Jan 26, 2026

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Alex Golden is joined by Sean Trader of the Pacers Pulse to discuss the Centers on the Chicago Bulls!

Vooch is a stretch big, but is he too old to be a stopgap center for the Pacers? Zach Collins is on an expiring deal, and unless the Bulls are offering a handful of assets to pair with him, a deal does not make sense...but maybe as a FA in the summer of 2026? Lastly, Jalen Smith is only making 9-million dollars this season and a little over 9-million next year. Indiana clearly liked Smith to trade for him once, could they do it again?

Now at the end of each discussion, the guys give each team and their center depth a letter grade. A being the best, F being the worst.

We hope you enjoy this miniseries! Tomorrow, we discuss the Cleveland Cavaliers! NEW episode out on January 27th!

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Bryce Simon on NBA Draft, Pacers Center Questions + MORE Jan 26, 2026

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Always a good time to chat with Bryce Simon of The Game Theory Podcast with Sam Vecenie and The Pistons Pulse! With his knowledge of the NBA Draft, the league at large and the Pacers roster, it was a perfect guest to chat with about the Pacers. Bryce highlights who he likes for Indiana at the top and the importance of talent versus fit. We also dive into the questions surrounding Bennedict Mathurin, as the Pistons have the same questions about Jaden Ivey, and lastly, we look at a handful of centers that might make sense for the blue and gold to target in a trade.

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Center of Attention: The Los Angeles Clippers - A Podcast Miniseries By Setting The Pace Jan 25, 2026

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Alex and Facci look at the 3 Los Angeles Clippers big men: Ivica Zubac, John Collins and Brook Lopez

Is Zubac THE GUY that Indiana is desperately missing at the starting 5? Why LA might trade him and what it would cost to get him. Brook Lopez's age is all you need to know about his long-term fit at center in Indy, but would he be worth the price to be a backup? John Collins showing his capabilities, but is he too small at the 5? Could you snag JC in Free Agency?

Now at the end of each discussion, the guys give each team and their center depth a letter grade. A being the best, F being the worst.

We hope you enjoy this miniseries! Tomorrow, we discuss the Chicago Bulls! NEW episode out on January 26th!

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Pacers STUN Thunder 117-114 + Jarace Walker has Career Night Jan 24, 2026

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On today's show, Alex Golden goes solo to recap the Pacers best game of the season. Jarace Walker had a career night with 26 points and made 4 clutch free throws to ultimately seal the deal for the blue and gold. Andrew Nembhard had one of his best games of the year with 27 points, 11 assists and 7 rebounds, and so many other players stepped up big in an emotional game. Let's talk about the best win of the season for the Pacers and what we can take away from it!

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Center of Attention: The Sacramento Kings - A Podcast Miniseries By Setting The Pace Jan 24, 2026

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Alex and Facci look at the 4 Sacramento Kings big men: Domantas Sabonis, Maxime Raynaud, Precious Achiuwa and Drew Eubanks.

Would a Sabonis reunion make sense? Did Pacers make mistake taking Kam Jones and not drafting Raynaud in the 2nd round? Was Rick Carlisle's media interviews in the playoffs about Achiuwa a sign that he likes him? Is Drew Eubanks good?

Now at the end of each discussion, the guys give each team and their center depth a letter grade. A being the best, F being the worst.

We hope you enjoy this miniseries! Tomorrow, we discuss the Los Angeles Clippers! NEW episode out on January 25th!

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Center of Attention: The Phoenix Suns - A Podcast Miniseries By Setting The Pace Jan 23, 2026

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Alex and Facci look at the Phoenix Suns big men and discuss if they make sense for the Pacers roster, if the Suns would be willing to trade them, or if they are a FA in the offseason, could Indiana make a move to sign them.

Nick Richards, Mark Williams, Oso Ighodaro and Khaman Maluach are the names we dive into today!

Now at the end of each discussion, the guys give each team and their center depth a letter grade. A being the best, F being the worst.

We hope you enjoy this miniseries! Tomorrow, we discuss the Sacramento Kings! NEW episode out on January 24th!

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Trade Talk: Pelicans Interested in Benn Mathurin...Pacers linked to Yves Missi again! Jan 23, 2026

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On today's episode of Setting The Pace, Alex Golden and Mike Facci discuss the recent trade rumor report from Jake Fischer on Benn Mathurin being a target for the New Orleans Pelicans. Yves Missi is once again listed as someone the Pacers like. Is there a trade brewing between these two teams again, and if so, what type of deal would make sense?

We dive into all of that and then spend the last 5-minutes of the show with a new segment titled, "Dad Corner". The guys share stories about dad life and what's on their mind thanks to their kids.

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Pascal Siakam RED HOT + Aaron Nesmith FREEZING COLD in Pacers Loss to Boston Celtics Jan 22, 2026

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Alex Golden is no longer Facci-less, as the Faccinator is BACK! The guys recap the Pacers 119-104 loss to the Celtics, Pascal Siakam's sensational performance, another poor shooting night from Aaron Nesmith, nobody stepping up offensively to help Siakam, struggles on the glass, and more. The guys also talk about a handful of other topics around the NBA and end the episode with a tank-a-thon spin.

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Center of Attention: The Golden State Warriors - A Podcast Miniseries By Setting The Pace Jan 22, 2026

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On the 22nd episode of the Center of Attention Podcast, Alex Golden and Michael Facci look at the Golden State Warriors center depth and discuss whether or not they are players that could make sense for the Pacers.

We start with the Warriors starters, Quentin Post, who has shot 35% from 3 this season. Then, we shift our conversation to Indiana native, Trayce Jackson-Davis, son of Dale Davis and Indiana Hoosier graduate, looking at how Indiana could trade for him to get the Warriors some tax relief. Lastly, we touch on how unrealistic an Al Horford trade is, but how desperate this Warriors team might be after losing Jimmy Butler to a season ending ACL injury.

Now at the end of each discussion, the guys give each team and their center depth a letter grade. A being the best, F being the worst.

We hope you enjoy this miniseries! Tomorrow, we discuss the Phoenix Suns NEW episode out on January 23rd!

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Pacers Celtics Crossover: Trade Deadline Look Ahead, Season Reviews + Game Preview Jan 21, 2026

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Alex Golden is a guest on the Celtics Chronicle with Adam Taylor to discuss the seasons that both Boston and Indiana are having, the center by committee approach that both teams have taken, two superstars recovering from Achilles injuries, what both teams do at the trade deadline, both teams being linked to Zubac with the Clippers + a game preview of the final matchup between Boston and Indiana this season.

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