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.

  1. Refining the Timeline: Strategic Patience & Gatekeeping Our Talent

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    Refining the Timeline: Strategic Patience & Gatekeeping Our Talent

    Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/PACE and use code PACE and get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup! Alex Golden is joined by special guest Brett Evans for a big-picture conversation about refining the Pacers’ timeline. In what many have labeled a “gap season,” several unexpected contributors have shined like diamonds in the rough: Taelon Peter, Quenton Jackson, Ethan Thompson and Kam Jones have all made cases that Indiana’s depth and development infrastructure deserve real credit. Are these just flashes in a transitional year or legitimate rotation pieces for a rising contender? The guys discuss the importance of strategic patience, why Indiana doesn’t need to rush its championship window, and what it means to properly gatekeep your own talent instead of overreacting to outside noise. Plus, they zoom out and evaluate how the Pacers stack up in the Eastern Conference next season. Which teams are real threats? Who could make a leap? And where does Indiana realistically slot in if internal growth continues? This episode is about discipline. Development. And protecting the long-term vision. Refine the timeline. Don’t skip steps. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    58 min
  2. Quenton Jackson Earns Standard Deal + Is Micah Potter for Real?

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    Quenton Jackson Earns Standard Deal + Is Micah Potter for Real?

    Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/PACE and use code PACE and get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup! The Pacers have converted Quenton Jackson to a standard contract — a clear sign the organization values what he’s brought during this stretch. On this episode of Setting The Pace, Alex Golden and Mike Facci break down what the move means for Indiana’s roster flexibility, rotation outlook and long-term plans. We also dive into the recent play of Micah Potter. Is this simply inflated production on a struggling team? Or is Potter legitimately proving he deserves a spot in Indiana’s future plans? The guys debate whether what we’re seeing translates when the games matter more. Plus, we look ahead to the Pacers’ March schedule key matchups and how this stretch could shape draft positioning. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    49 min
  3. Obi Is Back! Young Guys Flash & Who Reps Indy at the Lottery?

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    Obi Is Back! Young Guys Flash & Who Reps Indy at the Lottery?

    Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/PACE and use code PACE and get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup! Obi Toppin is back. After being out since October 26, Toppin returns to the lineup — but the Pacers fall for the fifth straight game as the late-season slide continues. On this episode of Setting The Pace, Ben Brooks joins Alex Golden and we break down: What Toppin’s return means for the rotation Encouraging flashes from Kam Jones Micah Potter continuing to capitalize on his opportunity Jay Huff’s role and where he fits moving forward With the losses piling up, the lottery positioning conversation isn’t going anywhere. The guys debate who should represent the Pacers at the draft lottery and what kind of message that sends. And of course…we fire up Tankathon and spin it twice for the final two games to see what fate has in store. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    45 min
  4. Bottom 10 Breakdown: Ranking Indiana’s Developmental Group

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    Bottom 10 Breakdown: Ranking Indiana’s Developmental Group

    Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/PACE and use code PACE and get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup! Alex opens the show with a quick but important round of updates: Johnny Furphy undergoes successful ACL surgery and what that means for his recovery timeline Obi Toppin is listed as questionable after being out since October 26 Ryan Carr departs the Pacers for Indiana University and what that could mean behind the scenes Then, Alex and Facci dive into one of the more fascinating exercises of the season. The guys rank the Pacers’ “developmental group” — essentially the bottom 10 players on the roster — to determine who holds the most value to the franchise outside of the established top 10 rotation pieces. Who has real upside? Who’s just depth? Who could actually factor into Indiana’s long-term plans?   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    35 min
  5. $100K Fine Explained: Carlisle Defends Nesmith + Pacers Drop 4th Straight

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    $100K Fine Explained: Carlisle Defends Nesmith + Pacers Drop 4th Straight

    On this episode of Setting The Pace, Mike Facci is joined by David Cole to unpack a situation that escalated quickly. Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/PACE and use code PACE and get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup! Rick Carlisle revealed on his weekly 107.5 The Fan radio segment why the Pacers were fined $100,000 for violating the NBA’s Player Participation Policy. Carlisle said the league indicated the team could have medicated Aaron Nesmith, who was ruled out with a hand injury and unable to use it properly, in order to make him available. Those on-air comments prompted a response from an NBA spokesperson defending the league’s investigation and ruling. Pre-game, Carlisle doubled down, telling media he prioritizes player health above everything — and that both he and Nesmith were extremely bothered by the fine. But also said he was done talking about the matter.  Facci and David break down: The league’s reasoning Carlisle’s public response The balance between compliance and player safety And what this means for Indiana moving forward Plus, the Pacers fall for the fourth straight time, this time to Philadelphia, but not without a major bright spot. Micah Potter delivered a career night, pouring in 23 points and continuing to make the most of his opportunity. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    37 min
  6. Mike Scotto on The Zubac Trade, Mathurin's Future in LA + The Summer of 2026

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    Mike Scotto on The Zubac Trade, Mathurin's Future in LA + The Summer of 2026

    Mike Scotto joins Alex Golden and Mike Facci for a big-picture NBA conversation that goes far beyond Indiana. We start with the recent uproar surrounding potential NBA Draft Lottery changes. Are the overreactions justified? Or is this simply the league trying to balance competitive integrity with long-term team building? Then we shift to the Pacers. Why Indiana made the move for Ivica Zubac What they gave up — and how the league views the deal And what Bennedict Mathurin’s future realistically looks like with the Clippers From there, we zoom ahead to the Summer of 2026. What are executives around the league preparing for? Which teams are positioning themselves? And why does Giannis Antetokounmpo once again loom as the storyline that could reshape everything?   Visit PrizePicks.com 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.

    31 min
  7. Haliburton Diagnosed with Shingles, Kobe Brown's Career Night + More on the Zubac Trade with Derek Schultz

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    Haliburton Diagnosed with Shingles, Kobe Brown's Career Night + More on the Zubac Trade with Derek Schultz

    Alex Golden is joined by Derek Schultz for an episode that has a little bit of everything. We start with the surprising news that Tyrese Haliburton is dealing with shingles — what this means for his recovery timeline and what fans should realistically expect moving forward. Then we discuss the Pacers dropping three straight games out of the All-Star break. While the losses sting, they’ve also boosted Indiana’s draft lottery positioning. Is losing games better for the team in the long run, or could this decision hurt them later? Despite the loss, Kobe Brown poured in a career-high scoring night. What are we seeing from him lately, and is there more there than initially expected? We also revisit the Ivica Zubac trade — what Indiana gave up, why they made the move, and how we’re feeling about it now with more context. And to close it out… we fire up Tankathon and spin the wheel twice for the final two games to see what fate has in store. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    47 min
  8. Pacers Lose to Wizards, Move to 2nd in Lottery Odds + NBA Anti-Tanking Rules

    20 FEB

    Pacers Lose to Wizards, Move to 2nd in Lottery Odds + NBA Anti-Tanking Rules

    On today's episode of Setting The Pace, Alex Golden and Mike Facci break down what the loss means for Indiana’s Top-4 odds and why the jump from fourth to second is important. We also dive into the on-court developments: Jarace Walker’s big game and what it says about his continued growth and confidence Jay Huff playing meaningful, productive minutes and making his case in the rotation Taelon Peter finding his three-point shot, showing real progress offensively And injury updates on Kam Jones and Aaron Nesmith, and how their absences are impacting the rotation and evaluation process Then we zoom out...With reports that the league is preparing to enforce stricter anti-tanking rules beginning in 2027, we discuss what that could mean for teams like Indiana moving forward. Is this the final window for strategic positioning? And how might the NBA reshape draft incentives? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    42 min
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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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