Alex Golden and Facci are here to answer PART ONE of the Mailbag Podcast! Questions: Zach - What's your favorite matchup to watch with the pacers? Favorite in the NBA? Matthew - Barring trades how do you see the depth chart at center going into the season? Obviously turner will start but is Theis, Jackson or Bitazde the first off of the bench and how do you see minute distribution? Dustin - Can you please explain to me how the pacers view TJ Mconnell as an NBA level backup point guard… smh while...
Aug 02, 2022•49 min•Ep. 461
Alex and Facci start off the show discussing the back and forth on Twitter in regard to Bob Kravitz comments on our show about Myles Turner. Turner chimed in on Twitter himself to express how he felt about Kravitz comments. The guys look at both sides here and share their thoughts on what's been said. Next, Alex and Facci weigh the pros and cons to making the move for Russell Westbrook...why two firsts have to be included and what type of value those two picks would have. Lastly, Alex shares som...
Jul 30, 2022•44 min•Ep. 460
Facci and Alex are joined by Bob Kravitz of The Athletic to discuss his reporting on the Pacers and Lakers having trade talks. Kravitz also discusses the futures of both Myles and Buddy, what he learned from his one-on-one with Kevin Pritchard and how the Pacers could use their remaining cap space. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 29, 2022•40 min•Ep. 459
Facci goes one-on-one with former Pacers shooting guard and occasional power forward, C.J. Miles to discuss: Jump from highschool to the NBA His time in Indiana Playing with a young Myles Turner Retirement? Importance of an elite PG Friendship with Pacers trainer and being in attendance for Bennedict Mathurin's workout Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Jul 27, 2022•37 min•Ep. 458
Michael J. Facci is joined by Grant Afseth of Fan Nation to discuss: -Bennedict Mathurin's summer league play and how his game can continue to grow -Pacers waiting to be the third team in a blockbuster deal? -Tanking for Wembanyama? -Latest on Myles/Buddy for Russ and Picks (only did this for about a minute since i know you want to talk with Kravitz about this) -Haliburton to win M.I.P. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE PAGE: SETTING THE PACE - A PACERS PODCAST Learn more about your ad choices. Visit pod...
Jul 25, 2022•35 min•Ep. 457
Alex and Facci discuss Andrew Nembherd's contract and what that entails for his future with the team...they also hit on the report from Zach Pearson that Kendall Brown will be given a two-way roster spot and will not start the year on the 15-man roster. Later, Alex and Facci rank the Pacers roster in terms of most important to the team's future from bottom to top! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Jul 22, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 456
Pacers point guard and face of the franchise Tyrese Haliburton joins Alex and Facci to discuss: the upcoming season, the future of this young core, personal and team expectations this season, food, music, WWE and so much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 20, 2022•40 min•Ep. 455
With the Phoenix Suns offering the max offer sheet the Pacers handed Deandre Ayton, where do the Pacers go from here? Alex and Facci breakdown their theories on why the Pacers pursuit of Ayton was short lived, why the Pacers may have not been more aggressive with their contract offer and whether or not Ayton really wanted to be a Pacer. Later, the guys discuss Summer League wrapping up, Duane Washington Jr. clearing waivers and what the future for Myles Turner looks like since the Pacers aggress...
Jul 18, 2022•1 hr•Ep. 454
Facci and Alex discuss the news that Indiana and Ayton have agreed to a MAX deal but there are still options that could help land the Pacers Ayton...the guys discuss what a sign and trade might look like, could a third team get involved and what it means for the Pacers and Suns if a trade doesn't happen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 14, 2022•37 min•Ep. 453
Alex Golden is joined by Scott Agness to get the latest on the Deandre Ayton news, the likelihood that a deal happens, the pros and cons to it happening, what's next for Myles Turner if Ayton is brought in or if the Pacers can't strike a deal with Phoenix to make it work. The guys also jump into what other players Indiana might target this summer, what the future looks like for Duane Washington Jr., the growth from I Jax in Summer League, Mathurin's impressive start and so much more. Learn more ...
Jul 13, 2022•38 min•Ep. 452
Alex and Facci start off the show discussing the Pacers first two summer league games and what were some of their biggest takeaways. (2:20) Later, the guys answer your mailbag questions with a variety of topics! (15:50) Why fans want Turner gone Going after Sexton Trading for bad salary and picks What will Nembhard's contract look like? Rick Carlisle worthy of an extension? How long will it take this core to become a playoff team? Kendall Brown's role this season Trade rumors outside of Turner W...
Jul 12, 2022•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 451
On today's show I explain how much cap space the Pacers currently have, what they need to do to reach max cap space for Ayton and share a few trade ideas to show how Indiana can create the needed space. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 11, 2022•21 min•Ep. 450
Alex and Facci recap the Jalen Smith Press Conference from Wednesday, and discuss the exciting news of him being the teams starting power forward. They discuss how Stix fits in with the team and what his role could look like. Later, Alex and Facci share about 10 Myles Turner Trade Ideas if the Pacers do indeed sign Ayton outright and are unable to land a Sign and Trade for Ayton with the Suns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Jul 07, 2022•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 449
Alex and Facci start off the show discussing how AWESOME it is that Jalen Smith re-signed with the Pacers. The guys discuss how he will fit on the team and what type of role they'd like for him. They also discuss Warren and Sumner going to Brooklyn, why the Timberwolves walked away from a Myles Turner deal for Gobert, the latest rumors involving Buddy Hield and Myles Turner and why June 6th is an important day to monitor for Restricted Free Agents. (3:00) Later, Alex and Facci share some differe...
Jul 05, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 448
Alex Golden and Michael J. Facci recap the Pacers trading Malcolm Brogdon to the Boston Celtics for 5-players and a first round pick. The guys discuss all aspects of the deal and how the Jazz trading Gobert could impact the DeAndre Ayton sweepstakes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 01, 2022•39 min•Ep. 447
Alex and Facci recap the first day of Free Agency, how the Kevin Durant trade request may have halted what Indiana could do, the recent news surrounding Ayton and Bridges and looking at the deals inked around rest of the league. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 01, 2022•45 min•Ep. 446
If you would like to help us out by purchasing one of our BRAND NEW Setting The Pace T-Shirts, you can do so by clicking THIS LINK ! Shirts must be preordered by FRIDAY! Sizes XS-4XL and only $22.00 with S+H! Alex Golden is joined by Evan Sidery of Basketballnews.com to discuss the latest NBA trades and Free Agency rumors, and how those two things impact the trade market for Pacers veterans Myles Turner and Malcolm Brogdon. The guys also share some hypothetical trade ideas as they ponder ideas f...
Jun 30, 2022•53 min•Ep. 445
Alex Golden and Michael Facci are BACK for a loaded show! With FREE AGENCY just around the corner, the guys go in-depth to get you ready for what is to come Thursday and beyond! Segment 1 - Breaking down the current Pacers Free Agents Segment 2 - Breaking down the League and Free Agency outside of Indiana. Segment 3 - Questions and Predictions on the Pacers trade market and potential trades. Segment 4 - Looking at the hottest names on the trade market and answering questions about how to approac...
Jun 29, 2022•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 444
Michael Facci is joined by Baylor Head Coach, Scott Drew, Coach Drew gives great insight on not just the type of player the Pacers are getting in Kendall Brown, but the type of person they're getting in Kendall Brown. An excellent conversation, that showcases why the Pacers were so high on Kendall Brown, and why Kendall Brown was so high on being drafted by the Pacers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Jun 27, 2022•18 min•Ep. 443
Alex and Facci start off the show discussing the oozing confidence that Bennedict Mathurin has, his comments in the Washington Post and what a fearless/confident attitude could do for the growth of this Pacers team. The guys then transition into recapping the Pacers press conference with Carlisle, Pritchard and the draft picks. After, Alex and Facci discuss the players signed on Exhibit-10 contracts and share their draft grades for the Pacers, as well as other NBA Draft analysts grades for the P...
Jun 27, 2022•50 min•Ep. 442
Alex Golden and Michael Facci go live to watch the Pistons (Jaden Ivey) and Pacers (Bennedict Mathurin) picks and give their live reactions to the selections. Later, Facci and Alex recap the NBA Draft, the Pacers pick at 31 (Andrew Nembhard), what teams did well for themselves, areas they were surprised by in the draft and a live reaction to the Pacers trading up in the 2nd round for Kendall Brown. To closeout the show, Alex shares a BOLD PREDICTION about Bennedict Mathurin. Learn more about you...
Jun 24, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 441
Alex Golden and Michael Facci share their Setting The Pace 2022 NBA Draft Guide! Rundown: Potential All-Stars in the draft What type of trade would you be willing to make to move up in the draft (give your best offer for a Jaden Ivey trade idea) What type of deal would you make to move back in from 6 in the draft? How can the Pacers add an additional lottery pick? How do the Pacers add an additional 1st round pick outside of the lottery? Three players that you are intrigued by pick 31 Three play...
Jun 22, 2022•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 440
Pacers big man, Isaiah Jackson stops by Setting The Pace to chat with Facci and Alex about his first season, some of the biggest things he took away from his teammates, coaches and opponents, what he likes to do for fun in Indy, the chemistry and bond the young core have made over the offseason, whether he prefers to catch lobs or block shots and so much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Jun 21, 2022•33 min•Ep. 439
Alex and Facci are here for an in-depth episode where they share the Top 15 prospects on their Pacers Big Board! The guys bring up players they would keep an eye on in a trade up scenario, guys that could be interesting to trade back into the first round for and potential players they would like at 6 that hasn't been the consensus around the league! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Jun 20, 2022•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 438
Facci and Alex are back, and Alex shares some information on the Jalen Smith situation and why he thinks you shouldn't count the Pacers out in segment 1. Next, Michael Scotto of Hoops Hype joins the show to discuss the latest on Myles Turner, Malcolm Brogdon and the latest draft rumblings. Lastly, Alex and Facci close out the show with a HUGE announcement for next week! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Jun 16, 2022•50 min•Ep. 437
Alex and Facci are joined by Yahoo! Draft Expert, Krysten Peek, for a Top 15 NBA Mock Draft! The three of them go back and forth making picks for each team and Krysten breaks down each prospect during the exercise. After the Mock Draft is completed, Krysten shares THREE names she absolutely LOVES for the Pacers at 6! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 14, 2022•40 min•Ep. 436
Rafael Barlowe of the Locked on NBA Big Board Podcast joins to discuss the upcoming NBA Draft with Alex Golden and Michael Facci. He discusses who could be there at pick 6 for the Pacers, the chances Indiana could move up in the draft, acquiring another lottery pick in the draft and how Indiana could use that second pick, what players he sees rising and falling from their current projections, pros and cons to drafting Dyson Daniels and so much more! Subscribe to us on YouTube at YouTube.com/Sett...
Jun 13, 2022•33 min•Ep. 435
NBA Draft Expert, Rashad Phillips of Sports Talk 2319 stops by the show to share his thoughts on the Indiana Pacers current roster, what players they could look to take with the 6th overall pick and how the players mentioned will fit with the Pacers young core, spearheaded by Tyrese Haliburton. Rashad also talks about the rookies Indiana drafted last season and how they can help this Pacers team continue to grow next season, potential players who Indiana should look to take at pick 31 and so muc...
Jun 12, 2022•31 min•Ep. 434
Alex Golden is solo for today's episode and he shares three different trade ideas in which the Pacers can add another pick in the Top 20 by using their $30M in cap space to absorb a bad contract. SUBSCRIBE to our YOUTUBE Channel! --> https://www.youtube.com/settingthepaceapacerspodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Jun 11, 2022•20 min•Ep. 433
Facci and Alex start off the show discussing the Pacers upcoming draft workout highlighted by projected lottery picks: Jeremy Sochan, Dyson Daniels and Bennedict Mathurin. The guys look at who was also invited the NBA Green Room and what other prospects could fill the final four spots. Next, Alex and Facci share their Pacers offseason wish list! While Facci was modest with only 5 things, Alex was greedy and wrote down 11. There is some overlap here, but a lot of variety to what the guys want to ...
Jun 10, 2022•42 min•Ep. 432
