On today's episode of Setting The Pace, Alex Golden is joined by Tyler Christian!

The Indiana Pacers fall 105-99 to the Milwaukee Bucks… but was this the kind of loss that helps more than it hurts We break down the implications for Indiana’s lottery positioning and how this is the type of outcome that benefits the franchise long-term.

With Bennedict Mathurin now in Los Angeles, what does this mean for Jarace Walker’s role moving forward? Is this the runway he needs? We discuss how the rotation shifts, what Jarace must improve, and what the Pacers are evaluating over these final games.

Plus:

• If Indiana doesn’t land a Top-4 pick, should they target a microwave scorer in free agency?
• What archetype makes the most sense?
• Who does Tyler Christian love in this upcoming draft class?
• Big-picture talk. Roster-building strategy. Honest evaluation.
• This one’s for the fans thinking two steps ahead.

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On this episode of Setting The Pace, Alex Golden is joined by Adam Auslund of Clippers Talk to break down everything Pacers fans need to know about Ivica Zubac. What makes him a nightly defensive anchor? How dangerous can he be as Haliburton’s roller? And what does he bring off the court?

The conversation also covers Kobe Brown’s upside, Bennedict Mathurin’s fit with the Clippers, Isaiah Jackson’s role, and what direction LA is heading.

If you want real insight from someone who’s covered Zu every night, tap in.

Also, you can check out all of Alex's written work at Pacers on SI! Click this link to read more!

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Wow. The Indiana Pacers make a blockbuster trade for Ivica Zubac, starting center from the Los Angeles Clippers! The Indiana Pacers give up Bennedict Mathurin, Isaiah Jackson, a 2026 protected pick (1-4 and 10-30), 2029 unprotected pick, and a 2028 second round pick. Tom Lewis of Indy Cornrows joins to me break it all down!

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Alex Golden is joined by Big Dave of CHGO Bulls to discuss all the deals that were made today, buy specifically focusing on some of the transactions Chicago made. Big Dave then dives into what makes Ayo Dosunmu such a beloved Bull, and how he would be a great fit playstyle wise in Indiana. The guys then discuss if Mathurin were to be dealt to Chicago what that would like, and Dave shares what he likes about Bennedict. Lastly, the fellas discuss the latest trade intel on Domantas Sabonis, and how it feels like he could become a Chicago Bull before the trade deadline. 

Follow along with all of the Indiana Pacers news HERE at Alex's live news and rumor tracker!

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Alex Golden goes solo to discuss the Pacers loss to the Utah Jazz, where the high minutes players were held out, and younger players got an opportunity to showcase their abilities. After a quick game recap, Alex then dives into the latest trade news around the NBA. Blockbuster moves were made today, and potentially two of those deals could directly impact the Pacers.

To keep up with all of the latest news around the league, please follow this link. I will have the latest intel and rumors all in one place for Pacers fans to see what the Indiana Pacers are up to, at least what the rumor mill is saying they're up to.

Link to our Trade Ideas Podcast! 

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Mike Facci is joined by Kyle Taylor of iPacers to break down the Pacers’ hard-fought loss to the Houston Rockets. The game featured plenty of back-and-forth action, but Indiana struggled to get key stops and secure crucial rebounds when it mattered most. The guys discuss what went wrong, standout performances, and what the loss means moving forward.

Plus, be sure to check out Alex Golden’s work over at Sports Illustrated, where he’ll be running a live article all week with news, updates, and the latest rumors around the league leading up to the NBA Trade Deadline. 

• 4 Team Trade between Milwaukee, Indiana, New Orleans and the LA Clippers
• Myles Turner on the Trading Block with Looming Giannis Trade

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Alex and Facci share 9 trade ideas for the upcoming NBA Trade Deadline!

Trade 1 - 1:22 (Facci's)

Trade 2 - 8:05 (Facci's)

Trade 3 - 14:40 (Facci's)

Trade 4 - 23:15 (Alex's)

Trade 5 - 30:05 (Alex's)

Trade 6 - 34:00 (Alex's)

Trade 7 - 36:15 (Alex's)

Trade 8 - 43:55 (Alex's 3 team deal)

Trade 9 - 52:27 (Alex's 4 team deal)

For audio listeners, numbers will be off by 1:30 - 3:00 with advertisements added in after timestamps were added. 

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Alex Golden and Michael J. Facci join forces to discuss and celebrate Pascal Siakam being named a 2026 NBA All-Star. The guys then share their Top 3 Trade Targets for the 2026 NBA Trade Deadline!

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Alex Golden goes solo on today's show to discuss the Pacers recent play in the month of January, and why Indiana has been winning more games than losing as of late. Alex then dives into why the Pacers defeated the Hawks, key moments that stood out to him in the game, as well as sharing a story about a fan interaction with Benn Mathurin. 

In the final segment, Alex shares some fun facts about the Pacers-Hawks matchup since the 2023-2024 season! He then shares his thoughts on prospects AJ Dybants and Darryn Peterson. What to make of a one-game sample size, and what to make of Peterson not playing most of the 2nd half.

Super loaded show but hope you enjoy! 

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To Conclude our Center of Attention series, Alex and Facci share their rankings! Facci shared his Top 5 with 1 honorable mention, and Alex shared his Top 10 with 4 honorable mentions. Let us know what you think of our lists of centers to trade for and what you would like to see the Pacers do to address the hole they have at the position. 

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