Setting The Pace: A Pacers Podcast

Alex and Facci dive into the Caris LeVert news and discuss whether or not fans should be worried about this minor setback. The guys then dive into the latest news from Pacers Training Camp and what storylines they're keeping an eye out on. Lastly, Facci and Alex look forward to the Pacers-Knicks game and discuss what they look forward to seeing from the Pacers in that game. Learn more about your a...

It was a busy Monday for the Pacers as they announced a new name for The Fieldhouse and had the Pacers Training Camp Roster in for Media Day. Alex and Facci share their thoughts on all that happened today and look at what the comments made could mean for the upcoming season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswi...

J Michael joins Alex Golden to discuss the latest injury news to Warren, why Duarte might be the favorite to start in his absence, the Pacers high hopes for Isaiah Jackson, how much say Rick Carlisle has on the front office moves, whether or not McConnell is a Carlisle guy, the depth of the Pacers roster and how guys like Brissett and Goga fit in, expectations for Lamb this season, what type of in...

Alex and Facci are joined by former cohost Tyler Smith for todays show! In Segment 1, the guys discuss Rick Carlisle's comments on The Sideline Guys Podcast. Highlighting what he had to say about Duarte, Jackson, Craig, T.J. Warren, Oshae Brissett and the tough schedule this team faces to start the season. Next, the guys share their Top 10 Draft Picks of the 21st Century (Since 2000) for the India...

BE SURE TO FOLLOW SETTING THE PACE WHEREVER YOU GET YOUR PODCAST! In Segment 1, Alex Golden is joined by Rhett Bauer as they look at each player on the 15-man roster and use three words to describe the upcoming season for them. In Segment 2, Tony East joins Alex to answer some questions about the upcoming season, plays a game of "finish this sentence" and answers 10 over/under questions about the...

Alex and Facci kickoff today's show discussing the Pacers team slowly arriving to Indianapolis, prepping for Training Camp. The guys also discuss Edmond Sumner's successful surgery. Next, the guys look at the current roster and discuss their process in picking the 8-Pacers they would protect if there was an NBA Expansion Draft. Lastly, the guys weigh the pros and cons of Malcolm Brogdon's game and...

To start off the show, Alex and Facci get into the devastating news of Edmond Sumner tearing his left Achilles and look at the Pacers history of acquiring players with previous injury history. Later in that segment, Kevin Bowen shares his thoughts on the Sumner injury, and what that means for Edmond and the team moving forward. In our final segment, KB shares his thoughts on if the Pacers made a m...

To start off the show, Alex and Facci discuss the Pacers Bomb on T.J. Warren's injury. The guys discuss what that means for the team's success, who could/should replace him in the starting 5 and wonder if it makes Warren more expendable with his injury history. (10:48) Alex and Facci start from the bottom and work their way to the top, unveiling their Eastern Conference Standings Predictions. Ther...

Facci and Alex start off the show discussing Kelan Martin's guarantee date being pushed back, why the Pacers can't find a partner for Jeremy Lamb, former Pacers Lance Stephenson and Monta Ellis tryout for the Mavericks and discuss why Lance is/was a good basketball player. Next, Matt Moore of the Action Network joins the show to answer questions about the Eastern Conference, in our offseason Previ...

Happy Jermaine O'Neal day everyone! Alex and Facci start off the show celebrating the GREAT Jermaine O'Neal and Facci shares a story from over the weekend. Next, Alex and Facci dive into the Ben Simmons drama in Philly and how it could impact the Eastern Conference this season. Lastly, Alex and Facci look at each team in the East and predict the over/under for each teams projected win total. Follo...

Alex and Facci start off the show recapping Brogdon's appearance on The Woj Pod, and highlighting things that peaked their interest. Next, Duane Washington Jr. (10:10) joins the show to introduce himself to Pacers fans. Playing in Summer League for the Pacers, his time at Ohio State, what he likes to do off the floor and so much more! To end the show, Alex reads his tweet from earlier today, and t...

Alex and Facci start off the show wishing Caris LeVert, Reggie Miller and Rik Smits a Happy Birthday week. The guys setup their next two guests, Sam Cooper from The Timeline Pod (A Phoenix Suns Podcast) and recently signed Indiana Pacer, Keifer Sykes. Sam Cooper joins us to breakdown the impact Craig had on the Suns, specifically in their playoff run. He highlights the pros and cons of Craig's gam...

Alex and Facci share some exciting news about this weeks schedule of Setting The Pace and discuss how "watching highlights" is a bad way of evaluating if a player is good or not. Later, Scott Agness of Fieldhouse Files joins the show to discuss: Keifer Sykes chances of making the 15-man roster, what the future looks like for Kelan Martin, the signing of DeJon Jarreau to a 2-way deal, what Jeremy L...

The guys start off the show discussing Chris Duarte being snubbed from the All Summer League Team, and answer 5-questions that were overlooked for the Mailbag Podcast: Questions: What does Isaiah Jackson need to do, to become a rotational player and a potential All-Star, what are your expectations for T.J. Warren this season, what will he have to do to become an All-Star, Top 3 Players to most lik...

Facci and Alex start off today's show discussing Summer League, Goga's IG story, Pacers pull Cassius Stanley's qualifying offer, no trade partners for Lamb. Later, Alex and Facci answer over 15 questions from the great listeners of STP. The guys discuss: trades, free agency moves, the rotation, the Brawl Documentary, the Rookies and how good this team can be amongst the rest of the Eastern Confere...

Facci and Alex open up the show discussing the Pacers Summer League team, and what things they've liked from the rookies, Chris Duarte and Isaiah Jackson. Next, former Pacers beat writer for the Indianapolis Star, Mark Montieth joins us to recap Untold: Malice at the Palace. Mark was covering the team on the road, the night of the Pacers-Pistons brawl, and has excellent insight to all the things t...

Indy Star's J Michael joins Alex Golden and Mike Facci to discuss the Pacers re-signing T.J. McConnell, the Sign and Trade for McDermott, signing Torrey Craig and what his role may be, drafting Chris Duarte and Isaiah Jackson, what's going on with Goga Bitadze, Myles Turner to the bench possibilities, Jeremy Lamb's future with the team, why Malcolm Brogdon has been rumored more this season than la...

Alex and Facci are back! In today's show the guys discuss all of the recent transactions for the Pacers, the absence of Goga Bitadze for practice due to personal reasons, whether or not Myles Turner will come off the bench to start the season next year, Malcolm Brogdon being the most likely starter to get traded this offseason and whether or not the Pacers should include themselves in the Ben Simm...

In segment 1, Alex and Facci discuss the Pacers roster as of now, and how the rotations could look. Facci shares his thoughts on the Pacers draft picks and what he liked from draft night. Later the guys look at the rest of the Eastern Conference and discuss if the Pacers are good enough to be a playoff team this season. In Segment 2 (33:56) Keith Smith of Spotrac joins the show to discuss Free Age...

Alex and Facci join to discuss the NBA Free Agency Frenzy! Lonzo Ball kicks off Free Agency, agreeing to a sign and trade to go to the Chicago Bulls! The guys discuss all the deals, but highlight the bigs one surrounding the Pacers. TJ McConnell is BACK! Doug McDermott heads south for BIG money and the Pacers make a surprise pickup in Torrey Craig. Hope you all enjoy the show! Follow us on Twitter...

In Segment 1, Alex and Rhett look at the Top 10 Picks and discuss the selections that were made. The guys then discuss the Pacers trading for the 31st overall pick, the Westbrook trade and look at potential players on the board for Indiana at 13. Lastly in Segment 1, Alex and Rhett react to the Pacers selecting Chris Duarte, with fan favorite Moses Moody on the board. In Segment 2, Dave Searle joi...

Facci and Alex start off today's show reacting to the trade between Memphis and New Orleans, and how it impacts the Pacers. Next, the guys give their Top 3 players at each position, in terms of potential players the Pacers could draft at 13. Lastly, Alex and Facci look at ALL the recent trade/draft rumors involving the Pacers and discuss what they like and dislike about the rumors floated out ther...

In today's episode, Facci goes one on one with former Pacers point guard, TJ Ford. The guys talk about TJ's career and what he's been up to since being a Pacer. Later, JMV from 107.5 and 1070 The Fan, joins Alex Golden for a one on one conversation about the upcoming offseason, what the Pacers could do in the NBA Draft and the latest on Myles Turner and the trade rumors surrounding him. Learn more...

Alex and Facci answer multiple questions from Pacer Nation, focusing on the NBA Draft and the Pacers upcoming offseason. 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.

Alex and Facci kick off segment 1 sharing their Top Trade Ideas. Both guys came up with 6 trade ideas, and discussed the proposed trades. After the Top 12, Alex and Facci quickly shared a few honorable mention trade ideas and briefly discussed if they liked them. Next, Rhett Bauer joins to grade ALL 12 Trades. Rhett gives grades for the overall trade, how fair it is for all teams involved, his gra...