Fieldhouse Files: Scott Agness on the Indiana Pacers Scott Agness

The summer is over for the Pacers… On this episode of the Fieldhouse Files, Tony East of Locked on Pacers joins to discuss the Pacers’ offseason and key storylines entering training camp, which begins on Tuesday.

Among the items discussed on this episode:


Return of a normal offseason
Remaking of the roster, prioritizing durability
Committing to a rebuild and finally having a direction
What are they going to do about the excess bigs? Is there a role for Goga Bitadze or Daniel Theis?
Does it make sense to keep Buddy Hield?
Lance Stephenson isn’t coming back; Will James Johnson or Langston Galloway be the vet this team needs? (16:15)
Myles Turner … mentioned in trades again … entering a contract year … coming off injuries (21:50)
Rick Carlisle entering Year 2 (28:15)

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On this episode of the Fieldhouse Files, I’ll discuss the Pacers’ 2022-23 season schedule being out — four preseason games and another 82-game slate. Then, I’ll get into the team re-upping with Bally Sports and how it directly affects you — the fans.

Among the items discussed on this episode:


Opening the season Oct. 19, home for their first three games.
How many fans will be seeing improvements to The Fieldhouse for the first time.
Four exhibition games scheduled, including a home-and-home against the Knicks.
Key home opponents to mark down. (13:45)
Bally Sports remaining the local TV home of the team. (15:25)
Reporting on the announcers being sent on the road again. (17:50)
A new option, Bally Sports+, for those on streaming services or do not subscribe to a cable package. (20:02)

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These are the conversations I love having. It’s why I launched the podcast in the first place back in 2015.

To peel back the curtain and introduce you to members of the team behind the team.

On this episode of the Fieldhouse Files, I’m sitting down with Tyler Marsh. He’s coached at all levels, most recently on staff with the Pacers the past two seasons and is now working with Becky Hammon and the Las Vegas Aces in the WNBA.

Among the items discussed on this episode:


His whirlwind year — finishing the season with the Pacers, joining the Aces and expecting his first child in Sept.
Pacers assistant coach Jenny Boucek, a close friend of Becky Hammon’s, connecting Marsh and then attending the first week of training camp. (5:48)
On two unique seasons with the Pacers and growing up a fan of the team. (8:20)
Getting paired with players for workouts, pre-game warmups. (14:20)
His role with the Aces and taking on more responsibilities. (17:24)
How this past weekend was his first visit to historic Hinkle Fieldhouse. (21:20)
Influence of his father Donnie Marsh on coaching and whether he tried to talk Tyler out of it. (22:15)
Receiving a game ball from Pacers coach Rick Carlisle and the team after his final game. (25:50)

“I spent some time with the Mad Ants, their G League team, back in 2016-17 season and I didn’t think it could get much better than that,” Marsh said. “When I was able to join the staff of the Pacers that was truly a blessing and truly a dream come true.

“My two years here, forget about the wins and losses, the Pacers are a Class A organization from top to bottom and the way that they embraced me and the way that the community embraced myself and my wife was great. I couldn’t have asked for more during my time here.”

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On this episode of the Fieldhouse Files, I’m back from NBA Summer League and will go through my experience out in Las Vegas and how the Pacers did. Then discuss the Pacers doing something they’ve never done before. That’s offering restricted free agent Deandre Ayton of the Phoenix Suns. And while they eventually lost out on him, I think they’ve made progress from where they were one year ago.

Among the items discussed on this episode:


Why summer league is my favorite NBA event.
Chris Duarte played in one game and is still bothered by a toe injury. (5:15)
Ronald Nored running the Summer Pacers. (7:30)
Takeaways from the games. (9:00)
NBA awarding championship rings now for SL. (15:00)
Aaron Nesmith joining the team — and why the delay. (18:45)
The pursuit of Deandre Ayton. (24:00)
Waiving four players prior to the offer sheet. (34:30)

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On this episode of the Fieldhouse Files, I’ll discuss Jalen Smith staying with the Pacers after being considered a long shot to re-sign, where they stand with free agency, several former Pacers landed deals elsewhere — and more.

Among the items discussed on this episode:


What enticed Jalen to remain with the Pacers. (3:00)
The exact terms of his deal.
End of NBA moratorium — but they wait to sign in front of an audience. (6:45)
Makeup of the roster right now, the latest on Myles Turner. (11:45)
Deandre Ayton? (14:15)
T.J. Warren and Edmond Sumner off to Brooklyn. (18:00)
Thoughts on the summer league squad. (20:30)

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On this episode of the Fieldhouse Files, I recapped my time at the NBA Draft, then discussed free agency. The Pacers were quiet on Day 1, then checked off a few key items. Among them, dealing Malcolm Brogdon to the Boston Celtics — so later, I’m be joined by Jared Weiss of The Athletic in Boston to discuss.

Among the items discussed on this episode:


My experience in New York for the NBA Draft.
Two things that were different at the draft v TV.
How Bennedict Mathurin was the Pacers’ guy all along.
Characteristics in players they are after.
Why Tyrese Haliburton was with Mathurin before the draft.
An elaborate introduction for the three draft picks… (14:45)
Free agency/Brogdon trade (19:40)
Jalen Smith … back!? Wow. (26:50)
What’s up with T.J. Warren? (29:40)
Updates on Edmond Sumner, Lance Stephenson (31:00)
What’s left in free agency — Myles Turner? DeAndre Ayton? (35:20)
Jared Weiss on Brogdon’s change in attitude, plus how the five Celtics players fit with the Pacers should they be kept. (41:00)

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