BELIEVE...Divine Providence is at Hand! (NBA Finals Discussion)

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 the Pacers and what this means for the franchise moving forward. The guys look at potential options the Pacers could pivot to with Turner on the move, why they feel like Indiana not reaching a deal could be a blessing in disguise and so much more. 

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!

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. In addition, we discuss what position(s) need to be addressed the most.  3. Avoiding or Going into the Luxury Tax...Trades?-Should the Pacers make a cost cutting trade to avoid the Luxury Tax?-The guys discuss where the Pacers are currently at in regards to being under the tax, what would put them into the 1st Apron and what would put them into the 2nd Apron-Likely Trade Targets for Indiana?-Emphasize why Indiana does not need to rush into avoiding the tax with trades until it's closer to the trade deadline. 4. Final Thoughts and PredictionsThe guys share what they think the Pacers ultimately do during Free Agency and how they feel about those decisions heading into next season. Join Chat BCC by clicking this LINK!

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. 

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 season to win since Pascal Siakam is a max level player and All-Star. Fun conversation with several topics today! If you enjoyed this content, please leave us a 5-star rating and review! 

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!

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 exist. 

Alex Golden is joined by the amazing guys from the Group Chat, David Cole, Lincoln Anderson and Carson Stafford to preview Game 7. We discuss X-Factors for this pivotal Game 7, the keys to defeating OKC on both offense and defense, what a Pacers NBA Championship would mean to us, how special this team's run has been and so much more!Please join our Setting The Pace Group Chat in Chat BCC!

Alex Golden and Facci preview Game 7, discussing the keys to what has helped each team win in the last 6 games of this series and what it will take for Indiana to win their first ever title. The guys also discuss what a championship will mean to this team and what it will mean for all the players who have been longing for this moment. Join our Setting The Pace Group Chat on Chat BCC for Game 7 interactions!

Alex Golden is joined by Brett Evans and Ryan Loyd to discuss this incredible opportunity for the Indiana Pacers, a chance to win their first EVER NBA Championship on the road in OKC. The guys discuss the following:-Where this OKC team ranks against other teams Indiana had to face on their path to a title-How Rick Carlisle changed the defensive scheme in Game 6 and how OKC prepares for it in Game 7-The Importance of TJ McConnell-What players of the 8 that have scored 200 points or more in this postseason have impressed the most?-The differences in defensive styles between Nesmith and Nembhard.-How Tyrese battled with his calf injury for Game 6...expectations for his play in Game 7-MORE! Download the Chat BCC application on your smart phone and join the Setting The Pace Group Chat for a great place to talk Pacers with friends!