Setting The Pace: A Pacers Podcast

Alex Golden and Michael J. Facci recap the Pacers trading Malcolm Brogdon to the Boston Celtics for 5-players and a first round pick. The guys discuss all aspects of the deal and how the Jazz trading Gobert could impact the DeAndre Ayton sweepstakes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information ab...

Alex and Facci recap the first day of Free Agency, how the Kevin Durant trade request may have halted what Indiana could do, the recent news surrounding Ayton and Bridges and looking at the deals inked around rest of the league. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and...

If you would like to help us out by purchasing one of our BRAND NEW Setting The Pace T-Shirts, you can do so by clicking THIS LINK ! Shirts must be preordered by FRIDAY! Sizes XS-4XL and only $22.00 with S+H! Alex Golden is joined by Evan Sidery of Basketballnews.com to discuss the latest NBA trades and Free Agency rumors, and how those two things impact the trade market for Pacers veterans Myles...

Alex Golden and Michael Facci are BACK for a loaded show! With FREE AGENCY just around the corner, the guys go in-depth to get you ready for what is to come Thursday and beyond! Segment 1 - Breaking down the current Pacers Free Agents Segment 2 - Breaking down the League and Free Agency outside of Indiana. Segment 3 - Questions and Predictions on the Pacers trade market and potential trades. Segme...

Michael Facci is joined by Baylor Head Coach, Scott Drew, Coach Drew gives great insight on not just the type of player the Pacers are getting in Kendall Brown, but the type of person they're getting in Kendall Brown. An excellent conversation, that showcases why the Pacers were so high on Kendall Brown, and why Kendall Brown was so high on being drafted by the Pacers. Learn more about your ad cho...

Alex and Facci start off the show discussing the oozing confidence that Bennedict Mathurin has, his comments in the Washington Post and what a fearless/confident attitude could do for the growth of this Pacers team. The guys then transition into recapping the Pacers press conference with Carlisle, Pritchard and the draft picks. After, Alex and Facci discuss the players signed on Exhibit-10 contrac...

Alex Golden and Michael Facci go live to watch the Pistons (Jaden Ivey) and Pacers (Bennedict Mathurin) picks and give their live reactions to the selections. Later, Facci and Alex recap the NBA Draft, the Pacers pick at 31 (Andrew Nembhard), what teams did well for themselves, areas they were surprised by in the draft and a live reaction to the Pacers trading up in the 2nd round for Kendall Brown...

Alex Golden and Michael Facci share their Setting The Pace 2022 NBA Draft Guide! Rundown: Potential All-Stars in the draft What type of trade would you be willing to make to move up in the draft (give your best offer for a Jaden Ivey trade idea) What type of deal would you make to move back in from 6 in the draft? How can the Pacers add an additional lottery pick? How do the Pacers add an addition...

Pacers big man, Isaiah Jackson stops by Setting The Pace to chat with Facci and Alex about his first season, some of the biggest things he took away from his teammates, coaches and opponents, what he likes to do for fun in Indy, the chemistry and bond the young core have made over the offseason, whether he prefers to catch lobs or block shots and so much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...

Alex and Facci are here for an in-depth episode where they share the Top 15 prospects on their Pacers Big Board! The guys bring up players they would keep an eye on in a trade up scenario, guys that could be interesting to trade back into the first round for and potential players they would like at 6 that hasn't been the consensus around the league! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastc...

Facci and Alex are back, and Alex shares some information on the Jalen Smith situation and why he thinks you shouldn't count the Pacers out in segment 1. Next, Michael Scotto of Hoops Hype joins the show to discuss the latest on Myles Turner, Malcolm Brogdon and the latest draft rumblings. Lastly, Alex and Facci close out the show with a HUGE announcement for next week! Learn more about your ad ch...

Alex and Facci are joined by Yahoo! Draft Expert, Krysten Peek, for a Top 15 NBA Mock Draft! The three of them go back and forth making picks for each team and Krysten breaks down each prospect during the exercise. After the Mock Draft is completed, Krysten shares THREE names she absolutely LOVES for the Pacers at 6! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Si...

Rafael Barlowe of the Locked on NBA Big Board Podcast joins to discuss the upcoming NBA Draft with Alex Golden and Michael Facci. He discusses who could be there at pick 6 for the Pacers, the chances Indiana could move up in the draft, acquiring another lottery pick in the draft and how Indiana could use that second pick, what players he sees rising and falling from their current projections, pros...

NBA Draft Expert, Rashad Phillips of Sports Talk 2319 stops by the show to share his thoughts on the Indiana Pacers current roster, what players they could look to take with the 6th overall pick and how the players mentioned will fit with the Pacers young core, spearheaded by Tyrese Haliburton. Rashad also talks about the rookies Indiana drafted last season and how they can help this Pacers team c...

Alex Golden is solo for today's episode and he shares three different trade ideas in which the Pacers can add another pick in the Top 20 by using their $30M in cap space to absorb a bad contract. SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE Channel! --> https://www.youtube.com/settingthepaceapacerspodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. Se...

Facci and Alex start off the show discussing the Pacers upcoming draft workout highlighted by projected lottery picks: Jeremy Sochan, Dyson Daniels and Bennedict Mathurin. The guys look at who was also invited the NBA Green Room and what other prospects could fill the final four spots. Next, Alex and Facci share their Pacers offseason wish list! While Facci was modest with only 5 things, Alex was...

If you haven't already please subscribe to our YouTube Channel and watch our latest video "Should the Pacers trade for Donovan Mitchell?" On today's episode Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report stops by the show to share the latest rumors on the Pacers and the NBA! -DeAndre Ayton -OG Anunoby -Myles Turner -Malcolm Brogdon -T.J. Warren -Collin Sexton -Jalen Brunson -The Jazz -Miles Bridges -rumors of wh...

In today's episode of Setting The Pace, Alex Golden and Michael Facci present to you the 2022 NBA Mock Draft! We have writers and podcasters from each team on the show to make the pick for their respected team and explain why they took the prospect they did. Below is a list of our special guests on today's show. Orlando Magic: Richard Stayman - Locked on NBA Big Board and Locked on NBA Draft Podca...

Pacer legend Lance Stephenson joins Alex Golden and Facci for a fun conversation! Lance relives the East Playoff runs back in the early 2010s, his departure from Indy to Charlotte, why he shot the layup at the end of the game against the Raptors when he rejoined in 2016, playing alongside PG and David West, an iconic Larry Bird story, what it was like playing for Michael Jordan, Rick Carlisle's of...

Facci and Alex Golden are back to finish your mailbag questions! Topics: -What rookie has the biggest impact next season and who has the best career? -Is Buddy a starter or bench player? -Do you see "star" potential in Mathurin? -Will we get to see solo Myles or will he be traded? -Chances we move up in the draft -Over/under 2 vets being dealt on draft night -Would it be better for Pacers to exten...

Alex and Facci answer your mailbag questions about the draft, free agency and trades! Rundown -Alex Caruso potential trade candidate? -Trading with the Kings -Go back in time and change one move the franchise made and reverse it -Chances someone drafted after us is a star -DeAndre Hunter's availability -Which rumors have you heard that you want to come true -Will CBA revisit rules on the Jalen Smi...

Play by play announcer for Bally Sports Indiana, Chris Denari stops by the show for another visit. Chris talks about the Pacers previous season, the positive impact that the trades made for the team and what this projected busy offseason means for the blue and gold. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com fo...

Alex and Facci breakout the good ole trade machine and share 12 different trade ideas for guard Malcolm Brogdon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Pacers forward Oshae Brissett joins Alex Golden and Facci for a great conversation about his NBA journey, his goals for next season, sharing his experience with the Pacers, what interests he has off the basketball court, he walks us through the reverse and-1 dunk against Portland and so much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz...

Alex Golden and Michael J. Facci are back and bring on Evan Sidery from Basketballnews.com. Evan has covered this Suns team for the past few years and has great insight on the Phoenix Suns-DeAndre Ayton situation. The guys look at every scenario, recap why Ayton might be looking for a new home, the pros and cons to Ayton's game, what it might cost to acquire Ayton and potential trade ideas to land...