Fieldhouse Files: Scott Agness on the Indiana Pacers

On this episode of the  Fieldhouse Files  podcast, the Pacers returned to Indy with the first-round series even at 1-1  after their Game 2 win . They were calm and the moment wasn’t too big for them,  Pascal Siakam  went off — and they were able to run. I discussed the start to the series with  Kevin Bowen  of 107.5 The Fan. Among the items discussed on this episode: Siakam giving them a huge boos...

Here's the audio of ⁠ my live YouTube Pacers postgame show ⁠ from April 23, 2024 after the Indiana Pacers' Game 2 win in Milwaukee. I shared my thoughts and answered questions from the live chat. Game 3 is on Friday —  ⁠and click here to be prepared for the YouTube live postgame show.⁠ ----- Follow Scott on  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  and  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠In...

Here's the audio of my live YouTube Pacers postgame show from April 21, 2024 after the Indiana Pacers' Game 1 loss in Milwaukee. I shared my thoughts and answered questions from the live chat. Game 2 is on Tuesday —  and click here to be prepared for the YouTube live postgame show. ----- Follow Scott on  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  and  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram...

On this episode of the  Fieldhouse Files  podcast, it’s playoff time! Pacers-Bucks begins on Sunday, then moves to Indy on Friday. Plus,  Shams Charania  joins to discuss the biggest storyline of the series: the health of the Bucks’ top two players. Among the items discussed on this episode: 00:40: Pacers are back playing meaningful basketball again 02:20: Nope, it’s not a rivalry 05:00:  Tyrese H...

On this episode of the  Fieldhouse Files  podcast, the NBA regular season is over, the Pacers clinched a playoff spot and tonight is the night. Front Office Sports’  Amanda Christovich  joins to discuss  Caitlin Clark  and the WNBA Draft. Among the items discussed on this episode: 01:00: Pacers beat Hawks to conclude regular season 05:25: Playoff berth clinched, Game 1 Sunday in Milwaukee 10:10: H...

On this episode of the  Fieldhouse Files  podcast, the Pacers enter the final stretch of the season and  Stephanie White  joins to discuss  Caitlin Clark  and the women’s game from the Final Four in Cleveland. Then I’ll be joined by  Mike Nichols  of Group 1001 to hear about Gainbridge naming rights and  their partnership with Clark . Among the items discussed on this episode: 01:00: Latest Pacers...

On this episode of the  Fieldhouse Files  podcast,  Tyrese Haliburton  is getting through a slump,  Benn Mathurin   had surgery and is out for the year , the Pacers are back from a road trip and there’s just eight games left; then, I’m joined by Hall of Famer  Ben Wallace. Among the items discussed on this episode: 03:20: On  Tyrese Haliburton’s  slump and  the factors involved 08:23: Professional...

On this episode of the  Fieldhouse Files  podcast, we’ll look back at Indy’s All-Star weekend, which was more than seven years in the making. Among the items discussed on this episode: 5:43 Pacers’ set a new standard  with an opening ceremony 11:35 Celebrity Game and  Mathurin named Rising Stars MVP 14:45  Interview with  Tamika Catchings 21:38  Herb Simon  named Hall of Fame finalist 25:20:  Inte...

On this episode of the  Fieldhouse Files  podcast, former Pacer Damien Wilkins joins the show. He’s the general manager of Overtime Elite and will be back in Indy this week for an event. ( Click here to read the story .) Among the items discussed on this episode: Why OTE and his role as general manager OTE coming to Indy over All-Star Weekend Kanon Catchings, nephew of Tamika Being surprised by hi...

On this episode of the  Fieldhouse Files  podcast, I’ll discuss the Pacers’ moves at the trade deadline, which centered around  moving  Buddy Hield  to the Philadelphia 76ers . Among the items discussed on this episode: Little movement until  trade deadline day. The value of pre-agency and how impactful it can be. Why the Pacers and Hield were headed for a divorce. How Hield’s future possible earn...

On this episode of the  Fieldhouse Files  podcast, the Pacers went 3-1 on their homestand with wins over Philadelphia and Phoenix. The team is battling the injury bug and  Tyrese Haliburton   is expected to return Tuesday at Boston . And to preview that matchup, I’m joined by  Drew Carter , the Celtics’ new TV voice on NBC Sports Boston. Plus,  Oscar Tshiebwe  discusses his rookie season and  bein...

On this episode of the  Fieldhouse Files  podcast, the 2023-24 season is half over and there’s been defensive improvements. Plus, the Pacers dealt for All-Star forward  Pascal Siakam ,  Tyrese Haliburton  returns and then sits again (and has been voted All-Star starter), and CEO  Rick Fuson  announces his retirement. Among the items discussed on this episode: 01:00: Haliburton  being a starter , t...

On this episode of the  Fieldhouse Files  podcast,  Tyrese Haliburton  is sidelined for at least the next few weeks. What you need to know about this injury and why it was the best-case outcome — with athletic trainer  Jeff Stotts , who has been tracking NBA injuries for more than a decade  on InStreetClothes.com . ----- Follow Scott on  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  and  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠...

On this episode of the  Fieldhouse Files  podcast, I’ll catch you up on all that’s transpired with the Pacers over the last two weeks since Las Vegas. They’re still coming down from that high, tired and just 2-5 in games since, but they’re finally getting healthy again. Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays, friends. Among the items discussed on this episode: The team running on fumes because of a...

LAS VEGAS — On this episode of the  Fieldhouse Files  podcast, the Pacers are on to the In-Season Tournament championship game against the Lakers. I’ll preview the matchup with Lakers beat writer  Jovan Buha  of The Athletic, and provide notes + observations from Las Vegas. ----- Follow Scott on  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  and  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , and read his work on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠fiel...

On this episode of the  Fieldhouse Files  podcast,the Pacers beat the Celtics on Monday to advance to the semifinals in Las Vegas. I’m there and will preview their matchup against Bucks. Then, ESPN’s  Tim Bontemps  joins me to discuss the team. ----- Follow Scott on  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  and  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , and read his work on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠fieldhousefiles.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ .

On this episode of the  Fieldhouse Files  podcast, a familiar name has taken on more equity in Pacers Sports & Entertainment. I’ll examine the major news that broke Thursday night. Among the items discussed on this episode: 02:03: Steven Rales adding equity in the franchise (from 5 to 20%) 04:08:  Steve Simon  and more on the family’s public involvement recently 07:06: Statement from  Herb Sim...

On this episode of the Fieldhouse Files, it's almost opening night. So before a new season, let's go back to last season. It's time for another Championship Conversation, this time with Popeye Jones . He's been in the NBA for over 30 years now, both as a player and a coach. Jones was an assistant for the Pacers from 2013-2020 and is now in his third season on Michael Malone's N...

On this episode of the  Fieldhouse Files  podcast, the players are holding a mini-camp one week out from training camp, Pacers GM  Chad Buchanan  speaks ahead of the first practice and  Bob Kravitz  joins. Among the items discussed on this episode: 00:00:  Bennedict Mathurin  hosting a youth camp over the weekend . 02:40:  One local program becomes the first to hold a team event  at Bicentennial U...

On this episode of the  Fieldhouse Files  podcast, I’ll discuss  Buddy Hield’s  future with the Pacers and what it means in the big picture. Then, my conversation with former Pacer and 2017 NBA Slam Dunk Champion  Glenn Robinson III , who is gearing up for a comeback. Among the items discussed on this episode: Daniel Theis  in a good spot after helping Germany win Gold. Bicentennial Unity Plaza of...

On this episode of the  Fieldhouse Files  podcast, Scott Agness catches up with  Jarace Walker  during a 1-on-1 conversation. Among the items discussed on this episode: Getting involved with  business deals  off the court Being close with his sisters and sharing his draft night with them Having a procedure on his right elbow and how he’s feeling Settling into Indy His relationship (and on-court ba...

“ Destination NBA: A G League Odyssey ”  was produced by Amazon Studios with a runtime of just under two hours. It’s scheduled to debut Monday at 8:00 p.m. ET on Prime Video. And look who’s on the cover for the advertisement on Prime Video?  Gabe York —  the Mad Ants' all-time leader in 3s in a game (nine), 3s in a season (161) and in franchise history (316). I have not seen an early copy of t...

On this episode of the  Fieldhouse Files , I recap the Pacers draft and preview free agency, which begins on June 30 with the face of the franchise,  Tyrese Haliburton . Among the items discussed on this episode: Completing three draft capital trades in 48 hours Drafting  Jarace Walker ,  Ben Sheppard ,  Mojave King  and  Isaiah Wong Insight on IU forward  Trayce Jackson-Davis  going to Golden Sta...

On this episode of the  Fieldhouse Files  podcast, I’m talking about the Pacers’ G League affiliate, the  Fort Wayne Mad Ants ,  who are officially moving to Indy, playing home games at a proposed arena in Noblesville, Indiana and will be undergoing a full rebranding . Fort-Wayne based Mad Ants reporter  Justin Cohn  joins to discuss. Among the items discussed on this episode: Another “very signif...

On this episode of the  Fieldhouse Files  podcast, let’s review this past season: a 10-win improvement on last year, exceeding expectations but also returning to the script and in the lottery for the third straight offseason. And hopefully it’s for the last time in a decade. Among the items discussed on this episode: Adapting in my 11th season on the Pacers beat A year without expectations, instea...