Setting The Pace: A Pacers Podcast

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160. Chris Denari + Top 10 NBA Draft Prospects Oct 28, 2020

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Alex and Facci start today's show off discussing NBA Draft prospects they like! During this 30-minute first segment, the guys share multiple players they like in the Top 3, the lottery, the mid to late first round and a few players that could be available in the 2nd round.

Later, the voice of Fox Sports Indiana, Chris Denari joins the show to discuss the hiring of Nate Bjorkgren, the NBA Bubble, the current roster and why Chris is bullish on the two bigs, broadcasting games from a remote location and the NBA restart. To close out the segment, Alex, Facci and Chris share their stories of adopting a rescue dog, and why listeners should be a part of Adopt A Rescue Dog Month.

159. Locked on Pacers & Indy Cornrows Crossover Podcast Oct 27, 2020

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Alex Golden is joined by Locked on Pacers host, Tony East and Indy Cornrows Podcast host, Mark Schindler to discuss all things Pacers. To open up the show, the guys share their thoughts on the new coaching hire, the NBA season potentially starting before Christmas Day and what players could flourish in Bjorkgren's new system.

Next, (25:00) the guys discuss potential names that could be added to Bjorkgren's coaching staff, and whether or not Chris Finch makes sense. (32:20) The guys then discuss potential Free Agents that would make sense for the Pacers, specifically only using the MLE. The guys discuss what type of contract Sabonis would have received had he not signed his contract extension last offseason. (42:20).

(46:30) In the last portion of the podcast, Alex asks Mark and Tony to play a game! In the game, Mark and Tony will be given 12 different players, and the guys have to answer if they think the Pacers would make a trade for said player and whether or not they'd like them on the Pacers. (Teaser of players discussed: Hield, Hayward, LeVert)

158. How will a shortened offseason impact the Pacers? + MORE Bjorkgren talk Oct 25, 2020

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Kent and Alex open up the show discussing Kent's thoughts on the Pacers coaching hire, the future of Myles Turner and what the shortened offseason will mean for the Pacers...Alex then asks Kent about Kevin Pritchard's comments on Victor Oladipo, the players he is most excited to see with Bjorkgren as coach and what are the Pacers expectations for what could be another strange NBA season.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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).

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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