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Setting The Pace: A Pacers Podcast
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Setting The Pace is a Pacers Podcast with Alex Golden and Mike Facci. Brought to you by the Blue Wire Podcast Network.
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Ranking the Pacers Centers for the Future
1w ago00:33:56Tap to summarizeVisit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/PACE and use code PACE and get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup! Alex Golden and Mike Facci are back with another episode of Setting The Pace. The guys open the show by discussing Facci’s exciting upcoming opportunity involving Jermaine O'Neal, before diving into how great it was to see Tyrese Haliburton back on the court in a recent workout video alongside Pascal Siakam. They also spend some time debating where a fully healthy Indiana Pacers team would have stacked up against this past season’s New York Knicks. Then, the guys kick off a brand-new series looking ahead to the Pacers roster beyond the current two-year championship window. In Part 1, Alex and Facci focus exclusively on the center position, ranking each center based on how likely they are to still be on Indiana’s roster after the next two seasons. The discussion includes: Long-term fit Age and development curve Contract situations Potential role within the franchise moving forward This is the first installment of the series, with guards coming tomorrow and forwards shortly after. A fun roster-building exercise focused on the future of the Indiana Pacers. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Caitlin Clark Speaks Out + Why the Fever Signed Grace VanSlooten
1w ago00:52:27Tap to summarizeAlex Golden and Casey Johnson are back with another loaded episode of The Fever Focus Podcast. The guys begin the show by discussing how Caitlin Clark responded to the media frenzy surrounding her recent injury situation and what the Indiana Fever can do to better manage communication moving forward. Then they dive into Indiana’s impressive victory over the Golden State Valkyries, discussing: What stood out in the win Which players elevated their play Why the Fever looked much more connected as a team Next, Alex and Casey break down the signing of Grace VanSlooten, why Indiana made the move, and what role she could carve out with the franchise. The conversation continues with a look at whether a former Fever player could make sense as a future addition if VanSlooten isn't the long-term solution. To close the show, the guys preview Indiana’s upcoming western road trip, including rematches against the Portland Fire and the Golden State Valkyries. A packed episode featuring injury discussion, roster moves, game analysis and a look ahead at what’s next for the Fever. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Ranking the Pacers’ Best Trade Assets
1w ago00:36:24Tap to summarizeVisit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/PACE and use code PACE and get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup! Alex Golden goes solo on today’s episode of Setting The Pace for a full breakdown and ranking of the Indiana Pacers’ trade assets from the organization’s perspective. Alex evaluates: Every player currently under contract The Pacers’ current and future draft picks Which assets Indiana would likely value the most internally To help organize the discussion, Alex places players and picks into multiple tiers based on: Trade value around the league Contract situation Age and upside Importance to Indiana’s future The episode is designed to explore the difference between: How fans might value certain players How the Pacers front office likely views them And how the rest of the NBA could perceive those same assets A fun offseason thought exercise that gives insight into how Indiana could approach future trades and roster-building decisions. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Pacers Offseason Deep Dive w/ Keith Smith of Spotrac
2w ago00:31:02Tap to summarizeMike Facci is joined by Keith Smith of Spotrac for a full breakdown of the Indiana Pacers’ upcoming offseason. The guys discuss: What trade assets Indiana still has available How the Pacers can realistically improve the roster The complexities of the salary cap, aprons and roster-building rules What flexibility the front office actually has moving forward Keith also shares his thoughts on: Expectations for Indiana next season How the Eastern Conference landscape is shaping up Whether the Pacers are positioned to make another significant move A loaded offseason conversation packed with roster-building insight, cap analysis and Pacers future talk. Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/PACE and use code PACE and get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Caitlin Clark Injury PR Disaster? + Fever Dominate the Fire
2w ago00:39:04Tap to summarizeAlex Golden and Casey Johnson are back with another episode of Fever Focus, and before diving into Indiana’s dominant win over the Portland Fire, the guys discuss the growing controversy surrounding Caitlin Clark’s injury. Alex and Casey explain why they believe the Fever organization poorly handled the communication around Clark’s status and how it quickly turned into a public relations nightmare. Then, the conversation shifts to the game itself as Indiana rolled past Portland. The guys discuss: Which players stood out the most What the Fever did so well to control the game How Indiana continues to build chemistry and confidence And to close things out, Casey delivers a fun segment by ranking the Top 5 hottest team names in the WNBA. A little controversy, a lot of basketball and plenty of fun on another loaded episode of Fever Focus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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15 Win-Now Trade Targets for the Pacers
2w ago00:56:18Tap to summarizeAlex Golden is joined by Young Simba for a fun offseason exercise centered around one question: Who are the best win-now players the Indiana Pacers could realistically trade for? The guys go through roughly 15 different names, discussing: Which players are realistic targets Which ones are probably pipe dreams What Indiana would have to give up in a potential deal And how each player would fit with the Pacers’ current core From star-level swings to under-the-radar additions, Alex and Simba evaluate a wide range of possibilities as Indiana looks to improve its roster and continue building toward contention. A fun and detailed trade-focused episode packed with hypotheticals, roster-building talk and offseason discussion. Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/PACE and use code PACE and get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Is This the Start of Caitlin Clark’s MVP Campaign? Sophie Shines + Portland Preview
2w ago00:28:07Tap to summarizeAlex Golden and Casey Johnson are back with another episode of Fever Focus, and today the guys discuss whether this feels like the true beginning of Caitlin Clark’s MVP campaign. Following Indiana’s impressive performance against the Seattle Storm, Alex and Casey dive into: How dominant Clark looked offensively and as a floor general Why this felt like one of her most complete performances yet The best game they’ve seen from Sophie Cunningham in quite some time The guys also discuss: How Indiana dominated the paint despite being without Aliyah Boston The online discourse surrounding Stephanie White and Caitlin Clark Why the Fever seem to finally be finding a rhythm offensively To close out the show, Alex and Casey preview Indiana’s upcoming matchup against the Portland Fire as the Fever look to improve to 3-2 on Wednesday night. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Pacers Contender Talk: Haliburton Expectations & Roster Questions
2w ago00:44:17Tap to summarizeDerek Schultz joins Alex Golden to discuss the current state of the Indiana Pacers as the franchise heads into a pivotal offseason looking to build a true contender around Tyrese Haliburton and the current core. The guys dive into: The addition of Ivica Zubac and how he changes Indiana’s ceiling Whether the Pacers could make a major move and break up part of the core Expectations for Haliburton moving forward after multiple injury-plagued seasons If Jarace Walker can become the scoring punch Indiana needs off the bench Plus, plenty of offseason discussion surrounding roster construction, expectations and what comes next for the Pacers. Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/PACE and use code PACE and get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Would You Trade a Core 7 Player for Trey Murphy? + Pacers Could Have Kept 5th Pick in Zubac Trade
2w ago00:38:47Tap to summarizeAlex Golden and Mike Facci are back with a fun offseason episode full of hypotheticals, trade talk and Pacers debate. The guys open the show discussing Trey Murphy III sitting courtside with Tyrese Haliburton at the Indiana Fever game… Coincidence? Maybe. But that doesn’t stop the conversation. Alex and Facci then react to comments from Jake Query regarding how the Ivica Zubac trade came together and debate whether Indiana would have been better off moving one of its “Core Seven” players instead of parting with the fifth overall pick. That leads to the big discussion: If the Pacers had the chance to trade for Trey Murphy, which member of the Core Seven would make the most sense to move — and would Indiana even consider it? A loaded episode full of roster-building hypotheticals, trade philosophy and entertaining Pacers discussion. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Caitlin Clark Drops 32, Fever Fall in OT & Aliyah Boston Injured
3w ago00:17:55Tap to summarizeAlex Golden and Casey Johnson go live after the Indiana Fever’s heartbreaking 104-102 overtime loss to the Washington Mystics. The biggest storyline of the night was the injury to Aliyah Boston, who exited the game after suffering a leg injury. Despite the loss, Caitlin Clark delivered another spectacular performance: 32 points 8 assists And the clutch game-tying three-pointer in regulation The guys also discuss: Kelsey Mitchell scoring 24 points while shooting 50% from three The missed game-tying attempt in overtime Big-time contributions from Myisha Hines-Allen and Monique Billings during Indiana’s comeback push Why Raven Johnson only playing four minutes stood out An entertaining loss filled with big performances, tough moments and areas to improve moving forward. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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