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Setting The Pace: A Pacers Podcast

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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00:36:03

Ranking 15 Players on the Roster based on Potential,...

Setting The Pace: A Pacers Podcast ·

2025/07/22

Alex Golden and Michael J(ermaine) Facci ranked 15 players from the Indiana Pacers roster to determine who was the most talented, has the most potential and has the most expectations this upcoming season.Players 15-11 (2:51 minute mark)Players 10-6 (19:47 minute mark)Players 5-1 (29:08 minute mark)

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01:02:00

Chad Buchanan talks 2025 Offseason + Playoff Run!

Setting The Pace: A Pacers Podcast ·

2025/07/21

Alex Golden and Facci are joined by Pacers GM, Chad Buchanan, to discuss the 2025 offseason and the upcoming season!Summer League ThoughtsJohnny Furphy's play and expectations for next seasonWhere was Kam Jones on Pacers big board?Do Pacers see Kam as more a 1 or 2?Enrique Freeman vs Taelon Peter for the final 2-way contractApplying for a Disabled Player ExceptionTargeting any other Free Agent Guards?Andrew Nembhard taking the starting PG role next yearWould Pacers have matched Myles contract offer

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00:52:47

Could Oladipo Return to the Pacers? Drafting a...

Setting The Pace: A Pacers Podcast ·

2025/07/18

Alex Golden and Facci kick off the show discussing the Pacers win over the Knicks in Summer League Game #4. Kam Jones impressed with his scoring and assisting, Enrique Freeman looked solid again, and the guys discuss if he's done enough to earn the final 2-way spot or if Taelon Peter should still be the favorite. The guys also debate whether or not Quenton Jackson should get a standard contract and make the 15-man roster, and Alex speculates how the Pacers might view Freeman with the depth chart

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00:59:30

Top 3 Breakout Candidates Next Season, Top 3 Future...

Setting The Pace: A Pacers Podcast ·

2025/07/17

Alex Golden is joined by Kami to discuss a lot! Kami discusses Myles Turner leaving for Milwaukee and shares 3 centers he would like the Pacers to target as his long term replacement. The, the guys jump into what type of role Pascal Siakam will have with this team next year. Should the Pacers overexert him to give themselves the best chance of winning, or would it be smart to limit his minutes per game to save him for the following two seasons? Lastly, the guys share 3 players who are the most

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00:39:07

Carlisle Won't Commit to Mathurin being the starting...

Setting The Pace: A Pacers Podcast ·

2025/07/16

Alex Golden and Mike Facci are BACK for a discussion on Rick Carlisle not committing to Benn Mathurin at the starting 2 guard this upcoming season! Why would Rick not say Benn will be the starting 2 and if Mathurin were to come off the bench, who would start in his place?The guys then predict the Pacers depth chart and look at what positions the Pacers might want to add some depth. The guys then talk about other Pacers stuff to end the show! Leave us a 5 star rating and review if you like our show

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00:40:10

Furphy BODIES a Bull + Pacers Roundtable with Marc...

Setting The Pace: A Pacers Podcast ·

2025/07/15

Alex and Facci open up the show discussing the Pacers play in Summer League and react to the comments Tom Crean had to say about Myles Turner leaving for Milwaukee.Then, the guys bring on Marc Dykton from 107.5 the fan on to discuss a plethora of Pacers related questions:What's the ceiling for TJ?Nembhard taking on a larger roleMathurin starting?The center depthMyles being MylesMORE

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00:54:35

I Jax is BACK! Myles Turner Talkin' SMACK + Summer...

Setting The Pace: A Pacers Podcast ·

2025/07/14

Alex Golden and Michael J. Facci share their thoughts on the Indiana Pacers inking a deal with Isaiah Jackson, to be their highest paid center next season. The guys discuss what they like about I Jax's fit and what they expect from him next season.Then, the guys pivot over to Las Vegas, where Myles Turner had his introductory press conference with the Milwaukee Bucks. Most of Turner's comments directed at the Indiana Pacers were unnecessarily made with shade and left fans in an uproar with how he

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00:31:46

Cardiac Pacers Comeback Again! (Summer League Style)...

Setting The Pace: A Pacers Podcast ·

2025/07/11

Alex Golden opens up the show reading Myles Turner's IG post, saying farewell to Pacers fans and the state of Indiana. Then, Facci goes solo to breakdown an epic Summer League Game 1 comeback!Quenton Jackson + RayJ deliverPacers erase a 16 point deficitFreeman vs Peter for the last two-way spot?Kam Jones Pacer debut

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01:03:08

Dustin Dopirak on the Pacers Offseason + Game 7 NBA...

Setting The Pace: A Pacers Podcast ·

2025/07/10

Alex Golden is joined by Dustin Dopirak of the Indy Star. The guys discuss the state of the Pacers in today's show and also reflect on Game 7 of the NBA Finals!Game 7...would Pacers have won if Ty doesn't go down with Achilles injury?Pritchard's thoughts on Ty playing Game 7Who is the Pacers starting center for Training Camp?Thoughts on The Center By Committee Group: Huff, Jackson, WisemanMyles Departing...were his teammates made he went to the Bucks?Thoughts on how negotiations went between both

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00:30:52

Will Pascal Siakam fit the Pacers next Window? + Was...

Setting The Pace: A Pacers Podcast ·

2025/07/09

Alex Golden and Mike Facci answer the final portion of the July Mailbag. Thank you for your questions, and we apologize for those of you who sent questions that we did not directly respond to. With a lot taking place the past few days after asking for questions, some of these questions were outdated and we had to cut some from our discussion. 1). Casey JohnsonOn a scale of 1-10 how gracefully do you think Pascal's game will age? I see a lot of people thinking he won't fit the "next window," but

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01:17:18

Thoughts on Kevin Pritchard's Off-Season Presser +...

Setting The Pace: A Pacers Podcast ·

2025/07/08

Alex Golden and Mike Facci spend about 30 minutes reacting to all that Kevin Pritchard had to say in his offseason press conference today. The guys discuss what KP said happened in the Myles Turner negotiations, whether or not they will try and extend Nesmith and Mathurin, Haliburton's Achilles injury, the next moves for the center position, looking to make a big trade if the opportunity comes, thoughts on 2025 NBA Draft and MORE!Then, the guys answer Pt. 2 of the July Mailbag Questions. This

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00:47:57

The Indiana Pacers Acquire Jay Huff from the Memphis...

Setting The Pace: A Pacers Podcast ·

2025/07/07

After losing Myles Turner in free agency to the Milwaukee Bucks, the Indiana Pacers have a glaring hole at their starting center spot. While this move doesn't mean the Pacers have their newest starting big man, it does ensure that Indiana has a center in their rotation that can do some of the things that Myles Turner did. Alex Golden and Mike Facci discuss the trade in the first segment, and then in the 2nd segment, Parker Fleming, a credentialed media writer covering the Memphis Grizzlies joins to

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00:45:13

Ayton signs with Lakers, who will be the Pacers...

Setting The Pace: A Pacers Podcast ·

2025/07/03

Alex and Facci discuss the news of Ayton signing with the Lakers and then answer your mailbag questions! 1). Yonatan Sela What is YOUR opinions on what the pacers should do?Tank? Trade pascal and tank?? See how good the team can finish without Ty? Trade to make the team better? And whichever answer you have who are the players you would most want and what would the offer be?Love you both 2). Garrett Do you think the loss of Myles will all but guarantee the Pacers trade Pascal? He and Ty work well

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00:55:15

Myles Turner STUNS Pacers and Signs with the Bucks!...

Setting The Pace: A Pacers Podcast ·

2025/07/02

In one of the most shocking free agency moves in the last 5 years, Indiana Pacers center, Myles Turner, signs a 4 year, $107M contract with the Milwaukee Bucks in Free Agency, ending his 10 year stint with the Pacers. Turner was reportedly offered a significantly less offer by the Pacers than what Milwaukee offered, and Turner's camp blindsided Indiana by signing with a team that had no cap space, until they waived Damian Lillard and traded Pat Connaughton. Alex and Facci discuss the crazy day for

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00:39:52

Pacers and Myles Turner at a Standstill? Could a Sign...

Setting The Pace: A Pacers Podcast ·

2025/07/01

Alex Golden and Mike Facci dive into the first handful of signings/transactions on Day 1 of the NBA Free Agency Period. Unfortunately, no deal was made between the Pacers and any free agents, so the guys discuss why that might be the case, what could this mean for the Pacers moving forward and more. The guys also dive into other moves across the league, what they liked about those moves and more!

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01:26:21

The 2025 Indiana Pacers Free Agency Preview

Setting The Pace: A Pacers Podcast ·

2025/06/30

Alex Golden and Mike Facci preview the Indiana Pacers 2025 Free Agency!1. Discuss Pacers Free Agents-Indiana picks up Tony Bradley's Team Option (Scotto Reported)-Indiana sends qualifying offers to I Jax, Q Jax and Freeman (making them RFA)-Unrestricted Free Agents: Myles Turner, Thomas Bryant and James Johnson 2. Potential Free Agent MovesExceptions-Non-Tax ML ($14.1M)-Biannual (5.1M)-Trade (2.1M)3 Free Agents each that we would like to see the Pacers potentially go out and sign to help the roster

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00:41:57

Pacers Draft Recation: Kam Jones & Taelon Peter

Setting The Pace: A Pacers Podcast ·

2025/06/27

Facci is joined by Alex Golden (apologies for audio…on zoom via phone and it gives Alex a lisp) to discuss the Pacers busy night 2 in the Draft Room. The Pacers select Kam Jones from Marquette and Taelon Peter from Liberty. The guys dive into the picks and discus some of the trades that took place day 1.

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00:59:59

What does a NEW Myles Turner Contract look like?...

Setting The Pace: A Pacers Podcast ·

2025/06/25

In segment 1, Alex Golden and Mike Facci discuss the latest trades around the NBA before the NBA Draft and how they impact the landscape of the league.Then, the guys are joined by Dr. Nirav Pandya, Professor of UCSF Orthopedic Surgery, to dive into the effects of an Achilles injury, and why so many are happening across sports nowadays. Lastly, Facci shares what he would offer Myles Turner on his new contract in the offseason and Alex brings up whether or not the Pacers could try and build this

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01:14:45

Tyrese Has Successful Achilles Surgery + What Path do...

Setting The Pace: A Pacers Podcast ·

2025/06/24

Alex Golden is joined by David Cole and Carson Stafford to discuss Tyrese having successful Achille's surgery and looking at what path the Pacers take next!

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00:52:35

The Most Magical Playoff Run Ends in the Most...

Setting The Pace: A Pacers Podcast ·

2025/06/23

Heartbroken by the ending, but the journey to the final game of the season was the most incredible experience we've ever had. We love this Pacers team but HATE how it all ended. This was the GREATEST season we have ever experienced , coupled with the worst sports moment we have seen in our lives. It's hard to put it all into words, but we tried.Thank you Setting The Pace listeners for your unwavering support of this show throughout this incredible run. Without your fandom, this show doesn't

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