Episodes

  • Year 3 for Mathurin, Jarace's Growth and Turner's Future with Derek Schultz

    Year 3 for Mathurin, Jarace's Growth and Turner's Future with Derek Schultz
    Jul 17 2024
    Alex Golden is joined by Derek Schultz to discuss all things Pacers. They dive into the the Pacers signing of James Wiseman and what that means for him and the team. They then pivot into a discussion on Jarace Walker. How he has looked in Summer League, his role for next season with the team and what might be difficult for him in his development. After that, they talk in-depth about Bennedict Mathurin and how crucial his year 3 jump is. What Mathurin needs to do to reach that All-Star level and more. Then, they spend a chunk of time discussing Turner entering the final year of his contract, how he fits now and long term, what the center market might be next free agency and the lack of a replacement if he walks next summer. To close out the show, they discuss how Furphy fits with this team already, why Rick Carlisle will love him and how Indiana found another steal in the 2nd round of the NBA Draft. Derek and Alex also dive into the 2-way spots on the roster, the uncertainty of who will get the remaining 2 spots and who was the biggest winner and loser of the offseason. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Takeaways from Games 1 & 2 of Pacers Summer League

    Takeaways from Games 1 & 2 of Pacers Summer League
    Jul 15 2024
    Alex Golden and Facci discuss the Pacers first 2-games of Summer League Play. The guys discuss what they liked and what they didn't like from both games, areas they want to see improvement from for the team and individual players, as well as highlighting what the rookies did in their first action in a "Pacers" uniform. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    57 mins
  • Takeaways from Team USA vs. Canada, Mathurin & Nembhard's Future and Fit + a French Fry Draft

    Takeaways from Team USA vs. Canada, Mathurin & Nembhard's Future and Fit + a French Fry Draft
    Jul 12 2024
    Jimmy Cook from Query and Company on 107.5 The Fan joins to discuss Tyrese Haliburton's performance with Team USA, how he can apply this role to the Pacers next season if/when Mathurin takes a leap, Nembhard's quieter performance with Canada and how the Pacers rotation might shake out this summer. They also dive into how good LeBron really is at age 39, the best closing lineup for Team USA, whether or not Jayson Tatum is properly rated by fans and then close the show out with an epic French Fry Draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • State of the Pacers with Kevin Bowen

    State of the Pacers with Kevin Bowen
    Jul 10 2024
    Alex Golden is joined by Kevin Bowen of 107.5 The Fan to discuss the Pacers offseason, the recent comments Kevin Pritchard made about keeping continuity, re-signing Pascal Siakam, what Rick Carlisle had to say about Jarace Walker, Ben Sheppard and Johnny Furphy. They discuss Bennedict Mathurin's role on this team entering year 3, how difficult things will get in the future with all the Pacers young players looking for bigger paydays and more. Kevin also shares his intrigue with Tristan Newton and Enrique Freeman as well. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    43 mins
  • What the Pacers can Learn from the Latest Offseason Moves in the NBA

    What the Pacers can Learn from the Latest Offseason Moves in the NBA
    Jul 9 2024
    Alex and Facci go through the latest offseason moves and discuss how the Pacers can learn from these moves. While teams are always looking to make moves to get better, there are also a handful of teams who have yet to make any drastic changes to their roster. The Pacers are one of the teams that didn't make any moves, but that doesn't mean they took a step back. The guys discuss what they like and don't like about the moves made around the league and how it could impact the league. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    38 mins
  • The Pros and Cons to Trading for Lauri Markkanen

    The Pros and Cons to Trading for Lauri Markkanen
    Jul 8 2024
    Alex Golden and Facci dive into the latest reports that the Utah Jazz are listening to offers on Lauri Markkanen. The guys layout the pros and cons to going after the talented 7-foot wing from Utah, what a trade package might look like to snatch him from Utah and then give their final verdict on whether or not they want the Pacers to pursue Markkanen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr
  • Pacers sign James Wiseman + Bob Kravitz on the Pacers offseason and future

    Pacers sign James Wiseman + Bob Kravitz on the Pacers offseason and future
    Jul 3 2024
    On today's episode of Setting The Pace, Alex Golden and Mike Facci discuss the pros and cons to signing James Wiseman to be the teams third string center. Wiseman, has spent the last two years in Detroit, and was drafted by the Warriors 2nd overall back in 2020, the same draft class as Tyrese Haliburton, Aaron Nesmith, Obi Toppin and Jalen Smith, who is now with the Bulls. The guys layout what this new environment might mean for him and what he will have to do to grow as a player. Then, Bob Kravitz joins the show to discuss Indiana re-signing Siakam and Toppin, giving Wiseman a chance to develop and not making any splashy moves like the rest of the East. He then shares his thoughts on what the Pacers record could be next season and how the other moves that were made impacts Indiana. Lastly. Bob discusses what type of players might make sense to move, with Indiana being just months away from more than likely having to make a consolidation trade to free up playing time and cap room. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    47 mins
  • Aaron Nesmith joins Setting The Pace!

    Aaron Nesmith joins Setting The Pace!
    Jul 2 2024
    Alex Golden and Facci are joined once again by Aaron Nesmith, Pacers starting small forward! The guys discuss Aaron's season, the Pacers run to the Eastern Conference Finals, what he is hoping this team will do next season, the growth and relationships he formed with his teammates, whether or not the Pacers are in a rivalry with New York or Milwaukee, his relationship with coach Lloyd Pierce and expectations for next season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    31 mins