Myself & @tonyreast.bsky.social talked into microphones about basketball (decision-makers)

After going over some of Caleb Wilson's limitations, I wrote about what he *can* do on offense -- especially as it pertains to the Pacers. Featured: The speed & separation he generates approaching south-north to break out of hot stove screens for dunks: www.patreon.com/posts/what-c...

Nets fans, we have the distinction of other teams’ content creators providing us with exactly the kind of scouts we ourselves will need. @lucaskaplan.bsky.social will obviously have some stuff to say but Caitlin is a top pro.

After going over some of Caleb Wilson's limitations, I wrote about what he *can* do on offense -- especially as it pertains to the Pacers. Featured: The speed & separation he generates approaching south-north to break out of hot stove screens for dunks: www.patreon.com/posts/what-c...

At times, Caleb Wilson looks like he can barely contain his excitement to play defense. On his nitrous-powered athleticism, the gap that exists in the gaps with how he exists in the gaps, and what that means for a Pacers team attempting to bridge the gap year: www.patreon.com/posts/on-gap...

At times, Caleb Wilson looks like he can barely contain his excitement to play defense. On his nitrous-powered athleticism, the gap that exists in the gaps with how he exists in the gaps, and what that means for a Pacers team attempting to bridge the gap year: www.patreon.com/posts/on-gap...

As always, the film analysis we do together is free for everyone. Thanks so much for supporting Basketball, She Wrote this season! Like/Comment/Subscribe/Hype - no paywall! Read: www.patreon.com/posts/defini... Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=SqNo...

Hey guys, myself & @samsonfolk.bsky.social reunited for a 2025-26 Pacers Exit Survey + playoff talk - who improved? - indicators for which players can scale up/down - PG/C hierarchy - are the Pacers still contenders? Do teams get "tricky" in the playoffs? www.youtube.com/watch?v=SqNo...

Hey guys, myself & @samsonfolk.bsky.social reunited for a 2025-26 Pacers Exit Survey + playoff talk - who improved? - indicators for which players can scale up/down - PG/C hierarchy - are the Pacers still contenders? Do teams get "tricky" in the playoffs? www.youtube.com/watch?v=SqNo...

That’s a wrap on the 2025-26 Pacers. Thanks to everyone who followed along, and stayed engaged through such a hellacious season. Hopefully there were some wins for you as readers in the development of the team and via my coverage. May the odds forever be in all of our favor.

I wrote about Obi Toppin returning from injury to top off a season of injuries while also (quietly) topping off certain aspects of his game. As in - I don't know what's gotten into him, but he looks like he could have a second act as a handball star www.patreon.com/posts/obi-to...

Crowning this the NBA's trendiest action sequence this season: down-flip-flare. Call from the Pacers is "touch." Exemplifies the PASS > DRIBBLE revival. Also shows why, even when MIN, IND, CHA, TOR, UTA, & countless other teams run the same play, they don't all play the same.

I wrote about Obi Toppin returning from injury to top off a season of injuries while also (quietly) topping off certain aspects of his game. As in - I don't know what's gotten into him, but he looks like he could have a second act as a handball star www.patreon.com/posts/obi-to...

UConn just hit a big three out of the pindown followed by a pindown action — that the Pacers also run.

Sharing the link to my collection of pre-draft musings: Can the Pacers play fast with Cam Boozer? Would they contend with what made them a contender for Darryn Peterson? Also, on the differences between how Boozer and A.J. Dybantsa operate out of the same play. www.patreon.com/collection/2...

Wrote about some easter eggs to watch for during the NCAA Tournament Final, as far as some actions that the Pacers have in common with UConn and what that could mean for next season. www.patreon.com/posts/what-p...

Wish i could make this a t shirt

If the award voters can be trusted to use their discretion when weighing and assessing the value of ability, seems like they should also be able to be trusted to use their discretion when weighing and assessing the far simpler value of availability.

Why yes, I did write an entire article about different ways that various role players have gotten on a roll for the Pacers during a development season. Featured: Micah Potter's hot shooting vs. the footwork of Miami's aggressive forward bumps out of zone www.patreon.com/posts/role-p...

Andrew Nembhard has averaged 20.8 potential assists per 100 possessions since the start of January, compared to 22.7 for Haliburton last season With more opportunity to see what he sees, I wrote what I learned (in just a few seconds) about his vision: 🔗 www.patreon.com/posts/andrew...

Andrew Nembhard has averaged 20.8 potential assists per 100 possessions since the start of January, compared to 22.7 for Haliburton last season With more opportunity to see what he sees, I wrote what I learned (in just a few seconds) about his vision: 🔗 www.patreon.com/posts/andrew...

Earlier this month, I answered a question about why the Pacers kept running the same play for Nesmith against SAC. Since then, he's shot 58% on movement 3s - which is the best mark in the league, min. 20 3PA. This is why you read Basketball, She Wrote: www.patreon.com/posts/why-pa...

New Mailbag! - how the NBA is countering for ball pressure - why Jarace's finishing has improved - long-term outlook for Shepp - who will be the primary backup 5? - how whelming was Zubac? - game-planning against a Hurley play + carrot popsicle review 🔗 www.patreon.com/posts/mailba...

New Mailbag! - how the NBA is countering for ball pressure - why Jarace's finishing has improved - long-term outlook for Shepp - who will be the primary backup 5? - how whelming was Zubac? - game-planning against a Hurley play + carrot popsicle review 🔗 www.patreon.com/posts/mailba...

New Draft Stuff I wrote about Cam Boozer and AJ Dybantsa - on the differences in their playstyles, functioning out of the same play in recent games, and what that reveals about each in the context of the Pacers 🔗 www.patreon.com/posts/how-ca...

This is incredibly insightful for any fan of a team in the lottery. A must read!

Small detail that may have gone unnoticed: Jarace took his first ever charge in his career. Look at the reaction from the coaching staff. Learning to embrace physicality/contact is critical for him. Also, even amid a 16-game losing streak, all of his teammates helped him up.

New Draft Stuff I wrote about Cam Boozer and AJ Dybantsa - on the differences in their playstyles, functioning out of the same play in recent games, and what that reveals about each in the context of the Pacers 🔗 www.patreon.com/posts/how-ca...

The Pacers gave up a season high 79 points in the first half to Portland. Second night of a b2b in a stretch of 5 games in 7 nights without several key players available, but again: this stuff needs to be better.

There are 158 players with at least 200 3PA this season. Among them, Josh Hart has the 13th-longest average defender distance. He went 5-of-5 against IND. I wrote about why the Pacers still need to take plays like this (zero shot contest) to Hart: www.patreon.com/posts/pacers...

I’m really going to miss covering the playoffs

I wrote about Ivica Zubac guarding Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jarace Walker not guarding Giannis Antetokounmpo, and why there was plenty to remember from what may seem like a forgettable third quarter amid a 13-straight loss. www.patreon.com/posts/pacers...

I wrote about Ivica Zubac guarding Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jarace Walker not guarding Giannis Antetokounmpo, and why there was plenty to remember from what may seem like a forgettable third quarter amid a 13-straight loss. www.patreon.com/posts/pacers...

I wrote about my first impressions from Ivica Zubac's first game - screen contact on 85% of his picks - forcing overs with DHO craft - adjusting to playing higher in the defense + a flex concept you might recognize from my mailbag My column: www.patreon.com/posts/first-...

I wrote about my first impressions from Ivica Zubac's first game - screen contact on 85% of his picks - forcing overs with DHO craft - adjusting to playing higher in the defense + a flex concept you might recognize from my mailbag My column: www.patreon.com/posts/first-...

Can Cam Boozer "pass" the test for the Pacers in transition? My column: www.patreon.com/posts/2026-n...

I wrote about Cam Boozer & whether his fast, accurate outlet passing can further advance how the Pacers advance in transition. Plus, thoughts on the interconnectedness of rebounding and defensive scheme/role. Just a bunch of film, numbers, & more: www.patreon.com/posts/2026-n...

I wrote about Cam Boozer & whether his fast, accurate outlet passing can further advance how the Pacers advance in transition. Plus, thoughts on the interconnectedness of rebounding and defensive scheme/role. Just a bunch of film, numbers, & more: www.patreon.com/posts/2026-n...

"The Clippers are betting (figuratively) against the Pacers in the draft lottery, but the Pacers don't have to bet against Mathurin to justify why they traded for Zubac or what they could gain in both wins and lessons from these losses" My column: www.patreon.com/posts/pacers...

I wrote about why the Pacers didn't prove anything (and had nothing to prove) in last night's loss against the Clippers, in which they were torched by Bennedict Mathurin www.patreon.com/posts/pacers...

I wrote about why the Pacers didn't prove anything (and had nothing to prove) in last night's loss against the Clippers, in which they were torched by Bennedict Mathurin www.patreon.com/posts/pacers...

Before the Pacers lost to the Hornets on Thursday, Rick Carlisle said he thinks Charles Lee is "one of the best young minds" in the game. On a unique defensive adjustment against SLOB plays, & the potential broader applications for the Pacers 🔗 www.patreon.com/posts/pacers...

Before the Pacers lost to the Hornets on Thursday, Rick Carlisle said he thinks Charles Lee is "one of the best young minds" in the game. On a unique defensive adjustment against SLOB plays, & the potential broader applications for the Pacers 🔗 www.patreon.com/posts/pacers...

The Pacers lost by 20+ and are 0-5 since the ASB. Relatedly, I wrote about Darryn Peterson (and also just a bunch of different basketball concepts and how they translate between college/NBA in relation to the Pacers).

Hey guys, I transformed briefly into Draft Caitlin. On my first impressions of Darry Peterson, & whether the Pacers would dare to contend with what made them a contender www.patreon.com/posts/2026-n...

Hey guys, I transformed briefly into Draft Caitlin. On my first impressions of Darry Peterson, & whether the Pacers would dare to contend with what made them a contender www.patreon.com/posts/2026-n...

New mailbag! - why keep watching the Pacers? - reasons not to shutdown Siakam - Walker doing Siakam things - expected changes w/ Zubac - thoughts on TJM-Huff - why a scouted counter from a '22 LAC-IND game applies to now - unusual screen slips - why no gambling ads www.patreon.com/posts/mailba...

New mailbag! - why keep watching the Pacers? - reasons not to shutdown Siakam - Walker doing Siakam things - expected changes w/ Zubac - thoughts on TJM-Huff - why a scouted counter from a '22 LAC-IND game applies to now - unusual screen slips - why no gambling ads www.patreon.com/posts/mailba...

Hell yeah, no gambling bullshit at the best basketball writing site on this here Internet. #MakeGamblingTheShadyPurviewOfGuysNamedAfterStatesAgain