Setting The Pace: A Pacers Podcast

Latest Episodes:

Chris Denari on the Pacers upcoming season, expectations, thoughts on the offseason moves and his favorite announcers of all time! Aug 17, 2023

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Chris Denari joins Alex and Facci to discuss:

-The In-Season Tournament

-Trading for Obi Toppin

-Signing Bruce Brown

-Extending Tyrese Haliburton

-Top Announcers of his lifetime

-Expectations for the Pacers season

-Schedule Takeaways

-Thoughts on the position battles that will happen at Training Camp

-Opinions on the Pacers making a 'Ring of Honor'

-Myles Turner growth last season and what he hopes to see from him this year

-Bennedict Mathurin and Andrew Nembhard having great rookie seasons and hopeful leaps in year 2

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Takeaways from the Pacers schedule release + predictions for the in-season tournament! Aug 17, 2023

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Alex and Facci breakdown the Pacers schedule for the 2023-2024 season! They share what stands out to them this season and what the In-Season Tournament will look like! Then, the guys go through each In-Season Tournament Pool and predict the 6 teams they think make it and give two wild cards!

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6 questions we have for this Indiana Pacers team heading into the season Aug 15, 2023

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Alex and Facci use today's episode to discuss 6 questions they have for this Pacers team heading into the season. While the guys are optimistic about this season, there still needs to be some questions answered in order for this team to achieve their goals.

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Predicting the NBA Awards and what Pacers have the best chance to represent the team in each award category Aug 14, 2023

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Alex and Facci are back for a fun exercise, where they not only predict who will win the player awards for the 2023-2024 NBA season, but they also share which Pacers' have the best shot at winning said award.

MVP, Most Improved, Defensive Player, Rookie of the Year, 6th Man of the Year, Clutch Player of the Year and Coach of the Year!

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Where do the Pacers stand? Eastern Conference Standings Predictions! Aug 11, 2023

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Alex and Facci go back and forth sharing their standings predictions for the Eastern Conference! Where do the Pacers stand? Who has the biggest hot take between Alex and Facci for their standings? Let us know what you think by commenting on our social media.

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Paceroos Crossover Podcast - Talking all things Indiana, Australia and the Pacers! Aug 08, 2023

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Alex and Facci are joined by one-third of the Paceroos, Justin! The guys go back and forth discussing everything that happened this offseason, things they're excited for this upcoming season, give some predictions on tough questions, and then revisit some memorable Pacers moments when Alex and Facci put Justin on the HOT seat!

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5 players the Pacers should make a BIG TRADE for Aug 07, 2023

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Alex and Facci are back after a great pod series with Pacers GM, Chad Buchanan. Today, the guys go back and forth sharing players that they would want to see the Pacers go after if they became available...and the guys make the case for why these players could realistically become available in the next 3-5 years.

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Full Interview - Chad Buchanan Aug 05, 2023

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While we released our conversation with Chad Buchanan in 3 separate episodes, we know that some prefer to hear the entire conversation as one episode. So, we have uploaded the entire conversation here for those who want to listen to it without breaks in between.

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Show Rundown

-NBA Draft...how things played out with players they did select and players they targeted but did not draft

-Draft Trades...why so much movement with picks

-Jarace Walker's Summer League and Potential

-What attracted the team to Ben Sheppard

-Signing Oscar Tshiebwe

-Trading Chris Duarte

-Signing Bruce Brown

-Stealing Obi Toppin from New York

-Extending Tyrese Haliburton

-Tyrese Haliburton playing with Team USA

-Andrew Nembhard's role next season with this team

-Expectations for Hield and McConnell

-What's being asked of Aaron Nesmith this season

-Benendict Mathurin's steps for growth next year...were players frustrated with his style of play last season?

-Reasoning for why G. Hill and James Johnson weren't brought back

-Battle for the backup big position

-Rick Carlisle and his sunglasses from Vegas

-Coaching changes on the bench

-Expectations and Goals for the upcoming season

-Two funny stories from Chad to close it out!

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Chad Buchanan Pt. 3 - Areas Bennedict Mathurin must improve to take the next leap + a handful of questions about the rest of the roster! Aug 04, 2023

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In our final episode of the series with Chad Buchanan, Alex and Facci discuss several players on the current roster and what the front office is anticipating from them this upcoming season!

-Andrew Nembhard's role. Will he be the primary backup point guard for this team?

-What are the expectations for Buddy Hield and T.J. McConnell this season?

-What changes are you expecting from Aaron Nesmith this season after acquiring 2 power forwards this offseason?

-How can Bennedict Mathurin take that next leap and were there frustrations from teammates with his lack of facilitating?

-Looking at the 3 backup centers for the Pacers and how they can earn consistent minutes in the preseason/camp

-Will there be additional players added to the training camp roster, or is the roster set with the 15-players under contract and the 3 2-way guys?

-What is the latest on veterans George Hill and James Johnson?

-There was marginal roster turnover this season...what is the vibe like with the group that is returning plus the new additions as they head into this season healthy?

-What are the goals and expectations for this upcoming season with this group of guys?

-Thoughts on the coaching staff and some of the turnover that took place this offseason.

-Fun story on an ongoing game the front office plays every draft cycle

-Story on an unnamed draft prospect that really impressed the Pacers with his preparation

-Developing players and looking for opportunities to get better

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Chad Buchanan Pt. 2 - Trading Duarte, Signing Bruce Brown, Extending Haliburton, Trading for Toppin + who are the starters heading into training camp? Aug 03, 2023

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Pacers general manager, Chad Buchanan, is back! And today he discusses the offseason moves that the Pacers front office made from the trading of Chris Duarte to the max extension for Tyrese Haliburton.

-trading Chris Duarte to Sacramento

-why was Sacramento the right team to make the deal with and how receptive was Chris of the trade?

-signing Bruce Brown to a 2-year deal with a team option...why the big money and only one guaranteed year?

-trading for Obi Toppin...how long had he been on their list of desired players and what's the expectations for him coming into camp.

-Chad discusses if Obi will be a starter or not, and what their expectation is for the starting 5

-Tyrese Haliburton signs his max extension -- how big was that for the franchise and what does this mean for the city moving forward

-Tyrese Haliburton playing for Team USA -- what the Pacers are hoping Tyrese gains from this experience

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