Indy Star's J Michael joins Alex Golden and Mike Facci to discuss the Pacers re-signing T.J. McConnell, the Sign and Trade for McDermott, signing Torrey Craig and what his role may be, drafting Chris Duarte and Isaiah Jackson, what's going on with Goga Bitadze, Myles Turner to the bench possibilities, Jeremy Lamb's future with the team, why Malcolm Brogdon has been rumored more this season than last, Justin Holiday being the lone Holiday on the Pacers now, Edmond Sumner's improved offseason game...
Aug 10, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 281
Alex and Facci are back! In today's show the guys discuss all of the recent transactions for the Pacers, the absence of Goga Bitadze for practice due to personal reasons, whether or not Myles Turner will come off the bench to start the season next year, Malcolm Brogdon being the most likely starter to get traded this offseason and whether or not the Pacers should include themselves in the Ben Simmons trade discussions once again. Segment 1: (12-minutes) The guys discuss all of the recent signing...
Aug 05, 2021•54 min•Ep. 280
In segment 1, Alex and Facci discuss the Pacers roster as of now, and how the rotations could look. Facci shares his thoughts on the Pacers draft picks and what he liked from draft night. Later the guys look at the rest of the Eastern Conference and discuss if the Pacers are good enough to be a playoff team this season. In Segment 2 (33:56) Keith Smith of Spotrac joins the show to discuss Free Agency, the Pacers moves, what he thinks they could do with the roster heading into the season, potenti...
Aug 03, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 279
Alex and Facci join to discuss the NBA Free Agency Frenzy! Lonzo Ball kicks off Free Agency, agreeing to a sign and trade to go to the Chicago Bulls! The guys discuss all the deals, but highlight the bigs one surrounding the Pacers. TJ McConnell is BACK! Doug McDermott heads south for BIG money and the Pacers make a surprise pickup in Torrey Craig. Hope you all enjoy the show! Follow us on Twitter @SettingThePace3 and IG @PacersTalk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adch...
Aug 02, 2021•47 min•Ep. 278
In Segment 1, Alex and Rhett look at the Top 10 Picks and discuss the selections that were made. The guys then discuss the Pacers trading for the 31st overall pick, the Westbrook trade and look at potential players on the board for Indiana at 13. Lastly in Segment 1, Alex and Rhett react to the Pacers selecting Chris Duarte, with fan favorite Moses Moody on the board. In Segment 2, Dave Searle joins Alex and Rhett to discuss the pick of Chris Duarte. The guys discuss once again why fans wanted M...
Jul 30, 2021•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 277
Facci and Alex start off today's show reacting to the trade between Memphis and New Orleans, and how it impacts the Pacers. Next, the guys give their Top 3 players at each position, in terms of potential players the Pacers could draft at 13. Lastly, Alex and Facci look at ALL the recent trade/draft rumors involving the Pacers and discuss what they like and dislike about the rumors floated out there. The guys close the show giving their biggest areas of concern for the Pacers. Learn more about yo...
Jul 26, 2021•55 min•Ep. 276
In today's episode, Facci goes one on one with former Pacers point guard, TJ Ford. The guys talk about TJ's career and what he's been up to since being a Pacer. Later, JMV from 107.5 and 1070 The Fan, joins Alex Golden for a one on one conversation about the upcoming offseason, what the Pacers could do in the NBA Draft and the latest on Myles Turner and the trade rumors surrounding him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Jul 25, 2021•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 275
Alex and Facci answer multiple questions from Pacer Nation, focusing on the NBA Draft and the Pacers upcoming offseason. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 22, 2021•46 min•Ep. 274
Alex and Facci kick off segment 1 sharing their Top Trade Ideas. Both guys came up with 6 trade ideas, and discussed the proposed trades. After the Top 12, Alex and Facci quickly shared a few honorable mention trade ideas and briefly discussed if they liked them. Next, Rhett Bauer joins to grade ALL 12 Trades. Rhett gives grades for the overall trade, how fair it is for all teams involved, his grade for the Pacers in terms of improving or not improving on the deal, and discusses what he likes/do...
Jul 20, 2021•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 273
Alex and Facci start off the show discussing the rumors surrounding Damian Lillard and how the Pacers could get involved in a trade for him or other members of the Blazers roster. Later, Jaden Springer, 2021 Draft Prospect from the University of Tennessee, joins to discuss his path to the NBA Draft, the strengths to his game, why he feels Indiana could be a good fit, his favorite player growing up and answers some rapid fire questions on his favorite musical artist, movie and tv show! Learn more...
Jul 18, 2021•40 min•Ep. 272
In segment 1, Alex and Facci discuss the recent Eric Gordon trade rumors and express how they feel about it. Next, Richard Stayman joins to highlight two sharp shooters, Corey Kispert and Chris Duarte. Lastly, Rich shares a few names he would like to see the Pacers look at with one of their late 2nd round picks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 15, 2021•42 min•Ep. 271
Auburn point guard and projected 1st round pick, Sharife Cooper, joins Alex Golden and Michael Facci for a GREAT conversation. Cooper discusses what the draft process has been like, playing college basketball in the middle of a pandemic, his strengths and weaknesses, what it would mean to play for the Indiana Pacers and Rick Carlisle, his favorite player, who the GOAT is and what players he models his game after. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Jul 13, 2021•27 min•Ep. 270
Alex Golden and Michael J. Facci are back! The guys take turns sharing their Top 10 Trade Targets list for the Indiana Pacers this off-season. At the end of the list, they share their honorable mentions and look at some players that it would take A LOT to trade for, and determine if it would be worth the haul it would cost to get them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 12, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 269
Tony East joins Alex Golden to discuss: The Draft, Free Agency and Trades! Below is a list of topics/questions that the guys discussed. -Player Values -What position they want the Pacers to trade for, IF they move a center -Which player(s) will benefit from Rick Carlisle's hiring -What do the Pacers do with Jeremy Lamb? -If McDermott and McConnell both leave in FA, who are the TOP 3 Free Agent's you like for the Pacers -What teams above the Pacers in the NBA Draft could be willing to move back i...
Jul 08, 2021•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 268
Alex Golden and Michael J. Facci are joined by Derek Murray of BasketballNews.com to discuss the NBA Draft and these four Prospects who are slotted to go later than the Pacers 13th overall pick, but still could be potential trade down candidates, if the Pacers intend to do that. Mann, Dosunmu and Springer have all had workouts for the Pacers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 07, 2021•40 min•Ep. 267
On today's show, Alex is joined by @MillerTimePod aka Dave Searle. The guys open talking about their 4th of July weekend, before getting into Pacers talk, The guys go lengthy today to discuss the Pacers coaching hire, what this means for the franchise and the rumored staff Rick is assembling. Next, the guys discuss J Michael's reporting from the weekend, hinting the Pacers may trade down in the draft along with not being willing to spend for albatross contracts. After that, the guys look at the ...
Jul 05, 2021•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 266
Jared Katz joins Alex Golden and Mike Facci to breakdown NBA Prospect, Ziaire Williams on The Prospect Chronicles Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 04, 2021•29 min•Ep. 265
Scott Agness joins Alex Golden to discuss the reports of the Pacers adding two assistants, Lloyd Pierce and Ronald Nored. The guys then look at some of the comments Carlisle made in his press conference and whether or not that should indicate what the Pacers could do this off-season. Scott and Alex discuss the Brogdon and a 1st for Simmons rumor that made its' way on Twitter today, and lastly, the guys discuss the future of this team, what that might look like and how aggressive this team could ...
Jul 02, 2021•46 min•Ep. 264
Rick Carlisle was introduced to the Pacers media and fans, and answered questions about the roster and the goals of this team. Facci and Alex discuss what stood out and how this impacts the teams timeline. Lastly, the guys close out the show looking at the Pacers draft workouts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 30, 2021•40 min•Ep. 263
Alex and Facci answered all of the Twitter questions for today's mailbag episode. The show is broken up into two segments with over 20+ questions about the current and future of this Indiana Pacers team. Segment 1 @AaronHou: If the Pacers move on from Turner or Sabonis do you think it happens before or after the draft? @gruworld1: Brandon Ingram Trade Ideas with Lonzo Ball included in one of the packages @JordanS_33: What vets could the Pacers add that are realistic @badjoraswhynot: How does Car...
Jun 28, 2021•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 262
On today's episode of The Prospect Chronicles, Alex and Facci are joined by Jared Katz of Mavs Draft to breakdown the game of James Bouknight, a #PacersTwitter FAN FAVORITE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 27, 2021•27 min•Ep. 261
Alex Golden (@AlexGoldenNBA) and Michael J. Facci (@_Facci) are back to discuss the hiring of Rick Carlisle. The guys discuss what this hiring means for the franchise, the direction this team is heading, share comments from former players and fans on the hire, look at his strengths and weaknesses of Carlisle and praise Herb Simon for spending that money! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 24, 2021•45 min•Ep. 260
Alex Golden and Michael J Facci discuss the Pacers keeping the 13th spot in the NBA Draft, how the Lottery impacts the Pacers and the Eastern Conference, draft trade ideas, update on the coaching search and what it means for Indiana, and a Ben Simmons to Indy discussion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 22, 2021•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 259
Alex Golden and Michael J Facci are joined by former Pacers center, Al Jefferson. On today's show, Al discusses: playing on a team that is selfish, a coach losing the locker room, why leadership is so important, his desires to get into coaching, playing in the Big 3 with Joe Johnson, how the league evolving impacts Indiana playing with two bigs, what they should do moving forward, the Pacers trading Oladipo for LeVert, what team he is rooting for in the playoffs, Jokic winning MVP, Nate McMillan...
Jun 21, 2021•33 min•Ep. 258
Alex and Facci are ready to talk about Rick Carlisle and what a reunion in Indiana would look like. The guys play the pros and cons to Carlisle and give their updated Top 5 coaching candidates. Next, Alex and Facci setup a Mock Trade Scenario with Richie Randall of Buzz Beat Podcast. The guys go back and forth look at potential Hornets-Pacers trades before landing on one to end the segment. Lastly, the guys discuss the agreed upon deal and look at what each team could realistically want in a tra...
Jun 18, 2021•56 min•Ep. 257
Alex Golden and Mike Facci are joined by Brian Horace of Duke Blogger to breakdown the game of freshman forward, Jalen Johnson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 16, 2021•29 min
J Michael joins Alex and Facci to discuss the underwhelming Pacers season, the ins and outs of what went wrong with Bjorkgren, potential coaching candidates, the future of the team and what type of moves they Pacers could or could not make this off-season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 14, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 255
Alex and Facci look at the upcoming 2021 Free Agent Class, and discuss what wings are on the market. The guys look at potential Sign and Trade candidates, guys who would require some of the MLE or ALL of the MLE, minimum guys and veterans that could be a good fit for the lack of leadership on this roster. The guys close out the show discussing how the draft could impact their need for signing a wing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Jun 11, 2021•47 min•Ep. 254
Alex and Facci recap the breaking news of Nate Bjorkgren being fired by the Pacers after just one season with the franchise. The guys react to Kevin Pritchard's presser, the direction the team is heading and what candidates align with what Woj and Pritchard said they are looking for in this coaching search. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 09, 2021•38 min•Ep. 253
Alex and Facci are back for another weekly episode of...The Prospect Chronicles. Joining us again this week is Rich from @MavsDraft (on twitter) to breakdown the game of NBL star, Josh Giddey. Here you will learn about what Giddey brings to the table and why so many find him to be an intriguing prospect. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 08, 2021•23 min
