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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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Top 5 Free Agent Small Forwards for the Pacers
Jun 1000:31:32Tap to summarizeAlex Golden and Mike Facci are back with the next installment of their offseason Free Agency Series, and today the focus shifts to the small forward position. After breaking down the point guard and shooting guard markets, the guys take a deep dive into the available wings and discuss which free agents make the most sense for the Indiana Pacers this summer. The conversation includes: The top small forwards available in free agency Which wings best fit Indiana's style of play Three-and-D specialists, scorers and versatile role players Potential bench upgrades and rotation fits Contract value and roster construction Which names are realistic targets and which are long shots Alex and Facci evaluate how each player could fit alongside the rest of Indiana's core as the franchise looks to strengthen its roster for another run at the NBA Finals. Part 3 of the Free Agency Series is here as the guys break down the wing market and search for the best small forward fits for the Blue and Gold. 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 Best Free Agent Shooting Guards for Indiana
Jun 900:28:52Tap 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 Part 2 of their five-part Free Agency Series, this time focusing on the shooting guard market. With point guards already covered, the guys shift their attention to the available shooting guards and discuss which players make the most sense for the Indiana Pacers to pursue this offseason. The conversation includes: The top shooting guards available in free agency Which players fit Indiana's style of play Floor spacers, scorers and defensive specialists Potential bench upgrades and rotation fits Contract projections and value Which names are realistic targets for the Pacers Alex and Facci break down the strengths and weaknesses of each player while evaluating how they could help Indiana continue building a roster capable of competing at the highest level. Part 2 of the Free Agency Series is here as the guys tackle the shooting guard position and identify the best fits for the Blue and Gold. 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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Free Agent Point Guards: Who Should the Pacers Target?
Jun 800:29:18Tap to summarizeAlex Golden and Mike Facci are back to kick off a brand-new offseason series on Setting The Pace: The Free Agents. Over the next five episodes, the guys will break down each position group and discuss which free agents make the most sense for the Indiana Pacers to pursue this summer. In Episode 1, the focus is on point guards. Alex and Facci discuss: The top point guards available in free agency Which players fit Indiana's style of play Potential backup point guard options Veteran leaders versus younger upside plays Contract value and roster fit Which names are realistic targets and which are unlikely The guys evaluate each player through the lens of what the Pacers need most as they continue building a roster capable of competing for another trip to the NBA Finals. The first installment of a five-part free agency series is here! 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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The Fever Win! Defense, Kelsey, Boston’s Ceiling & Starting Lineup Change?
Jun 500:43:17Tap to summarizeAlex Golden and Casey Johnson are back with another episode of The Fever Focus Podcast, breaking down Indiana's impressive defensive performance that helped secure a much-needed victory and the team's first win of the WNBA Commissioner's Cup. The guys discuss: Kelsey Mitchell reaching the 5,000-point milestone and continuing to thrive alongside Caitlin Clark How Mitchell has seamlessly adapted her game while remaining one of the league's most dangerous scorers Aliyah Boston turning her three-point shot into a legitimate weapon Whether Boston's long-term ceiling could approach that of A'ja Wilson The conversation also dives into: Clark's improved defensive play The moments where she rose to the occasion Her growth in managing interactions with officials Why her overall game continues to evolve To close the show, Alex and Casey discuss the latest Top 25 Under 25 rankings from The Ringer, where Fever players landed on the list, and whether it's time to have a serious conversation about Myisha Hines-Allen potentially replacing Monique Billings in the starting lineup. A loaded recap episode featuring milestones, defense, player development and big-picture Fever discussions. 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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Giannis Trade Power Rankings: The 5 Teams We Fear Most for the Pacers
Jun 400:41:18Tap to summarizeAlex Golden and Mike Facci are back with a fun offseason episode centered around one of the biggest potential storylines in the NBA: Could Giannis Antetokounmpo actually be on the move this summer? With speculation surrounding the future of the superstar continuing to grow, Alex and Facci power rank the five teams they least want to see Giannis traded to and discuss how each destination could reshape the Eastern Conference hierarchy. The guys dive into: Which teams would become instant title favorites Which landing spots would be the biggest nightmare for Indiana How a Giannis trade could alter the Pacers' path back to the NBA Finals Which organizations have the assets to realistically make a deal happen Whether the East is truly up for grabs if Giannis leaves Milwaukee A fun, hypothetical offseason discussion that explores how one blockbuster move could completely change the balance of power in the NBA. 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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2025 Pacers vs 2027 Pacers: Which Team Wins? Getting Back to the NBA Finals
Jun 300:35:45Tap to summarizeAlex Golden and Mike Facci are back with a fascinating discussion centered around one simple question: Are the Indiana Pacers better today than the team that reached the NBA Finals in 2025? The guys take a deep dive into how the roster has changed, what additions and departures have meant for the team's outlook, and whether Indiana is actually better positioned to make another Finals run than they were a year ago. Topics discussed include: Health of Haliburton. Can he return to the greatness he displayed last season? How much Ivica Zubac changes the ceiling of this team The growth and development of the younger players Whether Indiana has improved enough to return to the NBA Finals How the current roster stacks up against the 2025 Finals squad Which areas are stronger today and which areas may have taken a step back Alex and Facci also discuss the Eastern Conference landscape and whether the Pacers are better equipped to handle the challenges that await them than they were during their previous Finals run. A fun offseason exercise that compares two different versions of the Pacers and asks the ultimate question: Is this team actually better than the one that made the Finals? 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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Robin Lundberg Talks Clark-White Relationship + Fever Team Meeting
Jun 300:42:14Tap to summarizeAmazon.com: Caitlin Clark: From the Logo: 9798337405261: Lundberg, Robin, Ruocco, Ryan: Books Alex Golden and Casey Johnson are back with another episode of The Fever Focus Podcast, and this week they're joined by a very special guest: Robin Lundberg. Robin is one of the most knowledgeable voices covering the Indiana Fever, and he joins the show for an in-depth conversation on several of the biggest storylines surrounding the team. The guys discuss: The competitive dynamic between Caitlin Clark and Stephanie White The recent team meeting between players and coaches What the Fever can learn from recent struggles Potential ways Indiana could improve the roster Which areas of the team need the most attention moving forward Expectations for the rest of the season Plus, plenty of additional Fever discussion and insight from one of the sharpest analysts covering the team. A loaded episode full of thoughtful conversation, analysis and perspective on where the Fever stand today and where they're headed next. 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 Roster for the Future
Jun 200:40:53Tap 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 wrap up their four-part offseason series by bringing everything together and Ranking the Pacers Roster for the Future. After spending the last three episodes evaluating the centers, guards and forwards individually, the guys now put the entire roster into one ranking to determine which players are the most important pieces of Indiana's future. The discussion factors in: Age and development curve Contract value Current production Long-term upside Fit alongside Tyrese Haliburton, Pascal Siakam and the rest of the core Alex and Facci debate where each player belongs and explain why some players project as foundational building blocks while others may have a less certain future with the franchise. It's a fun exercise that serves as the grand finale to a series that has examined every player on the roster from every angle. Who comes in at No. 1? Who rises higher than expected? And which players have the most to prove moving forward? The final installment of the "Rankings for the Future" series is here. 🏀💛💙 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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Trey Murphy Trade Coming? Building a Roster to Stop Wemby
Jun 100:45:03Tap to summarizeAlex Golden and Mike Facci are back with a fascinating discussion on team building, championship windows and the future of the NBA. The guys open the show by discussing the Oklahoma City Thunder falling in Game 7 of the NBA Finals and what it means for the rest of the league moving forward. (3:30) Has the NBA officially entered the era of trying to build rosters capable of stopping Victor Wembanyama? Alex and Facci debate: What the ideal roster looks like in a Wemby-dominated league Whether Indiana already has the framework in place What the Pacers may still need to add Then, the conversation shifts to comments from Bill Simmons, who suggested that Trey Murphy III could potentially be traded in the coming weeks. (23:53) The guys discuss: What Murphy's trade value might be Which teams could be competing to acquire him Whether Indiana should be willing to part with future assets How much the Pacers should prioritize winning now versus preserving flexibility And perhaps the biggest question of all: Is Indiana's championship window only two years, or could adding a player like Trey Murphy extend it for another five-plus seasons? A loaded offseason episode centered around roster construction, championship windows and one of the NBA's most intriguing trade possibilities. 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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Ranking the Pacers Forwards for the Future
May 2900:41:32Tap to summarizeAlex Golden and Mike Facci continue their four-part offseason series by Ranking the Pacers Forwards for the Future. Before diving into the rankings, the guys discuss the latest group of prospects participating in Indiana's pre-draft workouts. The guys share their thoughts on all 12 players and Alex highlights two prospects he's especially intrigued by: Emanuel Sharp Ernest Udeh Jr. Then, in Segment 2, Alex and Facci complete the series by ranking the Pacers forwards based on how likely they are to still be on the roster after the team's current two-year championship window. The players discussed include: Pascal Siakam Obi Toppin Aaron Nesmith Johnny Furphy Jarace Walker The guys evaluate: Long-term fit Development potential Contract situations Future role with the franchise Who feels like a cornerstone piece? Who could be elsewhere in a few years? And which forward has the best chance to exceed expectations? The third installment of the "Ranking the Pacers for the Future" series is here. isit 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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