The Pacers Post Up

In this episode, Brad and Ryan hold a mini state of union as the Pacers are now 7 games into the 2024-2025 campaign. With wins over the defending NBA champion Boston Celtics and defending Western Conference champion Dallas Mavericks, it appears Tyrese Haliburton and the Indiana Pacers might be finding their identity again after a tough start to their season. Injuries are starting to pile up, but m...

In this episode, Brad and Ryan react to the puzzling start from the Pacers this season. They talk about what has look off with star PG Tyrese Haliburton, the execution errors that cost them down the stretch against Philadelphia in the home opener, and how the rotation is starting to shake out with the top 11 guys, namely Bennedict Mathurin, Jarace Walker, and Ben Sheppard. Hosted by Simplecast, an...

In this episode, Brad and Ryan cover everything fans need to know if they are looking to lay a little action on the Pacers this season. Ryan takes a look back at 2023-2024 season to see how the Pacers fared against the oddsmakers, and lays out some of his favorite bets for this upcoming season. They cover player totals, over unders, futures, and some long shot odds that might be worth throwing a f...

In this episode, Brad and Ryan take a look ahead at the upcoming Pacers season and give their predictions on what we fans should expect for the 2024-2025 campaign. They cover win/loss projections, all-star nods, the Eastern Conference log jam, and a few bold predictions that might come to pass this year. Join us as we gear up for another deep post season run! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz compa...

In this episode, Brad and Ryan kick off season #2 of The Pacers Post Up with the second half of a 2-part series answering 10 Burning Questions that every Pacers fan should be asking heading into the 2024-2025 campaign. They cover the offseason roster moves, injury updates, potential rotation changes, and so much more. The guys are excited to be back behind the mic and can’t wait for the start of a...

In this episode, Brad and Ryan kick off season #2 of The Pacers Post Up with the first half of a 2-part series answering 10 Burning Questions that every Pacers fan should be asking heading into the 2024-2025 campaign. They cover the offseason roster moves, injury updates, potential rotation changes, and so much more. The guys are excited to be back behind the mic and can’t wait for the start of an...

In this episode, Brad and Ryan take a look back at the first two Las Vegas Summer League games for the Indiana Pacers. They talk about the importance of summer league play for returning players like Jarace Walker and Ben Sheppard, as well as some of the rookies including Johnny Furphy, Tristen Newton, and Enrique Freeman. They also dive into the first two Team USA Showcase games and how Tyrese Hal...

In this episode, Brad and Ryan dive into all the recent offseason activity for the Indiana Pacers. They breakdown the 2nd round draft selections of Johnny Furphy, Tristen Newton, and Enrique Freeman, as well as the recent signing of free agent Obi Toppin to a 4-year, $60 million contract. They go around the NBA and touch on some of the key acquisitions by the likes of the Knicks and Sixers and wha...

In this episode, Brad and Ryan take a look back at the Kevin Pritchard Draft Era, starting in 2017 with Pritchard’s first draft as President of Basketball Operations after Larry Bird stepped down that Spring. They revisit some of the early misses and highlight many of the recent successes with players like Bennedict Mathurin, Andrew Nembhard, Jarace Walker, and Ben Sheppard. They round out the epi...

In this episode, Brad and Ryan preview potential offseason moves for the Indiana Pacers as free agency officially opens with the Boston Celtics securing their record breaking 18th NBA title last night. They discuss the likelihood of a max contract for Pascal Siakam and what the Pacers might do with fan favorite Obi Toppin. They take a look ahead at extension eligible players like Andrew Nembhard a...

In Part 2 of the Season Report Card series, Brad and Ryan hand out their grades to the Forwards and Centers for the 2023-2024 Indiana Pacers season. In this episode they cover the likes of Aaron NeSmith, Pascal Siakam, Obi Toppin, Jarace Walker, Myles Turner, Isaiah Jackson, and Jalen Smith. They dive into the good, the bad, the grades, and what we can expect to see from this group going into next...

In Part 1 of the Season Report Card series, Brad and Ryan hand out their grades to the Guards for the 2023-2024 Indiana Pacers season. In this episode they cover the likes of Tyrese Haliburton, Andrew Nembhard, Bennedict Mathurin, Ben Sheppard, and TJ McConnell. They dive into the good, the bad, the grades, and what we can expect to see from this group going into next season. Hosted by Simplecast,...

In this episode Brad and Ryan take a look at what went wrong for the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference Finals as their 2023-2024 season now comes to an end. They give credit where credit is due to the Boston Celtics and look ahead to what the Pacers can carry forward from their surprising playoff run. They round out the episode with a preview of what’s to come from The Pacers Post Up this o...

In this episode Brad and Ryan celebrate a historic Game 7 victory by the Indiana Pacers over the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on Sunday afternoon. They look back on the greatest offensive performance in playoff history and discuss just how this team was able to ascend to the Eastern Conference Finals this season. They touch on a very biased broadcast from ESPN and what it is going to t...

In this episode Brad and Ryan dive into the first 4 games of the Hicks vs. Knicks Eastern Conference Semifinal. They breakdown why injuries and officiating have been such a hot topic and what we might expect to see as the series now returns to Madison Square Garden. They discuss the adjustments made by Head Coach Rick Carlisle, most notably the Jalen Brunson coverage by Aaron NeSmith, and round ou...

In this episode Brad and Ryan react to a phenomenal bounce-back win by the Indiana Pacers in Game 2 Tuesday night. They give Pascal Siakam his flowers as he continues his historic play through the first 2 games of the series. They discuss the health of Giannis Antetokounmpo and what adjustments we might see as the Pacers return to the home court Friday night in Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Hosted by Sim...

In this episode Brad and Ryan recap the Pacers embarrassing Game 1 loss to Milwaukee on Sunday night. They give credit where credit is due to Doc Rivers, Damian Lillard, and a veteran Bucks team that looked like they were ready for the moment. They preview the opportunity ahead on Tuesday night and what the Blue and Gold must do to get back on track in Game 2. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz comp...

In this episode Brad and Ryan cover the Indiana Pacers return to playoff basketball as they snap a 4-year post-season drought by securing the 6th overall seed in the Eastern Conference. They take a look back at the Pacers recent playoff history and preview a juicy first-round matchup against the 3rd seed Milwaukee Bucks. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information...

In this episode Brad and Ryan recap the biggest game of the season this past Sunday against the Miami Heat, as well as how the Pacers avoided losing a trap game in Toronto just two days later. They dive into the play of TJ McConnell, who Myles Turner recently dubbed ‘The’ White Boy in the NBA, and give Obi Toppin some props on his stellar play this season. They round out the conversation previewin...

In this episode, Brad and Ryan recap the final West Coast road trip of the season as the Pacers made their way through California. Ryan kicks off with some commentary on March Madness and a message for NBA critics. They dive into the recent stellar play of Pascal Siakam and how Tyrese Haliburton appears to have broken out of his slump. They also give a nod to the often polarizing and under appreci...

In this episode Brad and Ryan take a deep dive into Haliburton's recent on-court struggles. Starting with his time on the FIBA World Cup team this summer, they cover the All-Star’s play through the In-Season Tournament run, recovering from a hamstring injury, a jam-packed All-Star Break, roster shake-ups, and the $40mm incentive to figure things out ASAP. While no one really has the answer, Brad a...

In this episode Brad and Ryan react to the recent ‘Woj Bomb’ regarding Bennedict Mathurin and his season ending shoulder injury. They take a look back at league precedent on labrum injuries and the local tie to former Indianapolis Colts Quarterback, Andrew Luck. Ryan breaks down Mathurin’s sophomore campaign by the numbers and they look ahead to the future of the Indiana Pacers starting 2 guard po...

In this episode Brad and Ryan breakdown the Pacers 3-3 return from the NBA All-Star break and discuss what the team needs to do in the final 20 games to avoid a playoff let down. They dive into the current offensive woes and preview potential lineup changes that could elevate Pacers rookie Ben Sheppard. Ryan highlights the team’s ongoing difficulties limiting opposing superstars and wraps up with...

In this episode Brad and Ryan recap NBA All-Star Indy 2024. They highlight the winners and losers from the week that was and discuss what the NBA can do to restore some competitiveness to the All-Star fesitivies. They preview the final 26 games of the Pacers season and where the Eastern Conference is currently shaping up. Stick around for the final segment to hear Ryan tease some betting lines and...

In this episode Brad and Ryan break down the Indiana Pacers activity at the NBA trade deadline. They discuss the move that sent Buddy Hield to the Philadelphia 76ers and ultimately brought back Doug McDermott for a 2nd stint with the blue and gold. They also preview the NBA All-Star game returning to Indianapolis for the first time in nearly 40 years. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See...