Setting The Pace: A Pacers Podcast

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170. Jeremiah Johnson + Rhett Bauer on Free Agency, Re-Signing of Justin Holiday & the Upcoming Season Nov 24, 2020

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Michael Facci is joined by the worlds greatest sideline reporter, Jeremiah Johnson to discuss the re-signing of Justin Holiday, along with the upcoming season. Later, Facci is joined by Rhett Bauer of 8pts9secs to discuss the quiet off-season Indiana had and where the Pacers stack up against the rest of the East on paper.

169. Pacers Don't Land Hayward, The Leaf Era is Over + What's Next for Indiana? Nov 23, 2020

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Alex Golden and Kent Sterling discuss the Pacers off-season, highlight Hayward getting abundantly paid by Charlotte, Indiana discussing a Sign and Trade with Fred VanVleet, the rumored interest in Bogdan Bogdanovic, salary dumping TJ Leaf and what to look forward to with this Pacers team heading into the 2020-2021 season.

168. Pacers Draft Cassius Stanley, Gordon Hayward Opts Out, Alize Becomes Free Agent, Off-Season Talk w/ Mark Montieth + Brian Horace from DukeBlogger.com Nov 20, 2020

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Loaded show for you today. Facci and Alex recap the Pacers draft, discuss Gordon Hayward opting out of his contract to become a Free Agent and why this impacts Indiana's Free Agency and the sad news that Alize Johnson is now a Free Agent. (1-minute mark)

In segment 2, Mark Montieth joins the show to discuss the Pacers upcoming off-season, the weird way that Oladipo has handled things, making moves vs not making moves and his interest in the Pacers Cassius Stanley. (20-minute mark)

In segment 3, the guys get educated on who Cassius Stanley is from long time Duke blogger, Brian Horace. Brian discusses why he was completely shocked that Stanley fell to 54 and believes that he has the work ethic and skillset to be a successful player in this league. (51:30)

167. Offseason Preview with Tony East & Mark Schindler Nov 17, 2020

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Alex Golden is joined by Tony East and Mark Schindler to discuss the preview the Pacers upcoming offseason. The guys discuss Oladipo, Turner, J. Holiday, The Draft, Salary Cap implications, and players who are free agents or are on the trading block.

166. Oladipo Rumors Are Heating Up Nov 13, 2020

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On today's podcast, Alex is joined by Tyler Smith to recap the eventful Oladipo news from J Michael's article in the Indy Star, as well as the twitter interaction between Victor Oladipo's sister Victoria, Myles Turner and several members of Pacers Twitter. The guys discuss how they would handle the Oladipo situation and what to look for next as we approach the NBA Draft and Free Agency.

165. Indiana's Most Important Questions for Next Season+ Keith Smith on the NBA Restart Nov 12, 2020

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Alex and Facci discuss some of the most important questions about the future of this Pacers team under new coach, Nate Bjorkgren, The guys dive into what Bjorkgren must do, to be more impactful than Nate McMillan was.

Next, Facci is joined by Yahoo! Sports NBA writer, Keith Smith to discuss the Pacers and the NBA Restart.

164. Jrue Holiday Talk with David Grubb + Mark Schindler on the Pacers 2020-2021 Season Nov 09, 2020

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In segment 1, Mark Schindler joins Alex Golden to discuss the Pacers current state, our gut feeling on what the Pacers do this off-season, Justin Holiday's interest in resigning, news on Bill Bayno, players we like in the 2nd round of the NBA draft and MORE! (Segment 1: 45-minutes)

In segment 2, Alex Golden is joined by David Grubb to learn more about why Jrue Holiday is on the trading block, what his overall value is, what he believes the Pelicans would want in return for Jrue and discusses if the Pacers have the right assets to complete a Jrue Holiday trade. (Segment 2: 32-minutes)

163. Pacers Future Salary Situation, Turner for Jrue Holiday + Greg Foster Hired as Assistant Coach Nov 06, 2020

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Alex Golden is joined by Mark Schindler to discuss the Pacers Salary Cap Situation if they keep their roster intact and extend Oladipo. The guys discuss what they would want in a Turner trade, if Indiana wanted to gain some sort of Cap Relief. Later, Alex and Mark ponder if trading for Jrue Holiday would be a good fit with Oladipo, Brogdon, Sabonis and Warren, if it would impact Oladipo's decision to stay and if the Pacers have the assets to acquire a Jrue Holiday. Lastly, Alex discusses the Mark Stein news of Indiana hiring Greg Foster as an Assistant Coach for Nate Bjokren's staff.

162. Minor Trade Ideas (No Starters) + why Indiana has the BEST Trade Package for Buddy Hield w/ Matt George from Locked on Kings Nov 04, 2020

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While it's fun to fire up monster trades in the Trade Machine, Alex Golden and Mike Facci look at some minor trade ideas the Pacers could make to really help this team for the future and for the present. Next, Alex and Facci are joined by Matt George of Locked on Kings to get the rundown on Buddy Hield, and why Indiana is a perfect trade partner for the lights out shooter.

161. What's The Infatuation with Buddy Hield? Draft Talk with Matt Babcock Nov 03, 2020

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In today's episode, Alex and Kent open up the show discussing Danny Manning (2:30) as an assistant coach candidate, Dan Burke heading to Philly (5:40) and Nate McMillan wanting to coach again as an assistant. Next, Alex and Kent talk about the reports of Indiana and Milwaukee discussing a deal for Oladipo (8:02), whether he makes sense with Giannis and what the Bucks would likely give up. The guys then debate whether or not the NBA should restart in December or January (18:30), and what the ramifications might be for a late start. To end the segment, Kent asks Alex why he's so intrigued by Buddy Hield (37:00). The guys discuss why Hield makes sense, and if Indiana decides to extend Oladipo and NOT trade Turner, where that puts them at financially going forward.

In segment 2, Alex is joined by Matt Babcock to discuss the upcoming NBA Draft (49:40). Matt shares his sleepers, who he likes for the Pacers at 54, teams that are looking to move off of their draft position, and what players Indiana could target if they move into the early part of the 2nd round.

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