From @mikeascotto.bsky.social: “The Indiana Pacers have been among many teams to express interest in (Keon) Ellis this season and have previously targeted him, league sources told HoopsHype.”

Here is a thread of taking a picture at every home game of the season I’ve covered. Starting with preseason to the end of the regular season! Here with the TV play-by-play voice of the Pacers for 20 years, Chris Denari.

NEW EPISODE CaseyOnTheDrums pinch hits for Facci on our Game Recap! •Jarace’s Career Night! •Really Strong Bench Game •TJ’s Back BACK! •Pascal Steady Once Again •Benn & Drew Shoot 7-27 (26%) •Pistons 25-6 Q2 Run •A Lot To Love In 2nd Half 🔗 linktr.ee/settingthepace

🔥NEW EPISODE🔥 @ipacers.bsky.social joins me to discuss: •Recent teams that struggled after making the NBA Finals the year prior. Any comps? •Thoughts on Jarace & Shepp…looking at their longterm fit •What the 74-75 Bucks & this team have in common 🔗 linktr.ee/settingthepace

The Indiana Pacers fall to 1-12 on the season, losing to the Toronto Raptors, 129-111. This is the WORST start to a season in franchise history. Their previous worst start was 1-11 in 1988-1989.

Rick Carlisle gives an injury update on Aaron Nesmith and Bennedict Mathurin: Nesmith is likely out at least 4 weeks. No tear, just a sprain. Mathurin is getting close. Did a simulated game workout this morning & went through some things in prep today. Moving in a good direction.

💥NEW EPISODE💥 Chris Taylor, GM of the Noblesville Boom joins to discuss: -What Mac McClung brings to the Pacers! -How Q & RayJ have grown! -Boom Draft Picks: Coupet Jr & Rorie -Kyle Guy Returning to basketball! -New Arena, Camp + Upcoming Season! 🔗linktr.ee/settingthepace

🔥NEW EPISODE🔥 Brett Evans joins to discuss: •Mac McClung signs! Why this decision was made & what we think of his fit •Wiseman waived, why it didn’t work & who’s the best fit at center? Walker Kessler? •Mathurin shining + his long-term fit! 🔗 linktr.ee/settingthepace

🔥NEW EPISODE🔥 News of Aaron Nesmith’s extension broke while recording w/ Jeremiah Johnson, so you get a live reaction to that, a state of the team convo & Get To Know Your Guest! Facci & I touch on the extension to start the show & Kam Jones’ arrest. 🔗 linktr.ee/settingthepace Shares Appreciated

🔥NEW EPISODE🔥 Facci and I discuss: -Cam Payne cut, Bradley stays -Interest in Dinwiddie? -Going through the center stats -Shepp returns from injury! -Injury update on Q, Furphy & Jarace -Core 4 playing well together -MORE 🔗 linktr.ee/settingthepace

🔥NEW EPISODE🔥 The guys dive into the Pacers centers…😳 •Huff off to a slow start •I Jax still can’t stop fouling •Wiseman w/ 2nd team? •Lack of Chemistry •Has Bradley looked the best? •Would Thomas Bryant be better? •Did FO drop the ball at C? 🔗 linktr.ee/settingthepace ⭐️ANY SHARES APPRECIATED⭐️

🔥NEW EPISODE🔥 Eddie Gill joins Facci & I to discuss: -The Pacers point guard predicament -Sheppard back from injury -How special Siakam is -Mathurin impressing in preseason -Belief in this group despite injuries 🔗 linktr.ee/settingthepace ⭐️Any Shares Are Appreciated⭐️

🔥NEW EPISODE🔥 David Cole & Carson Stafford join me to discuss: •Caitlin Cooper’s Popsicle Shirt🔥 •3 Pacers To Watch This Year -A Guard -A Wing -A Big •How Giannis’ Future Impacts Pacers 🍎 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s... 🟢 open.spotify.com/episode/02rQ... 📺 youtu.be/rFyEVNuDYsc?...

🔥NEW EPISODE🔥 On today’s episode, Facci & I discuss: -Mathurin's near perfect night! -Starters play well -Centers make ZERO FGs -Payne’s Play -Furphy/Q Update Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/set… Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/6hxzig��� YouTube: youtu.be/1jo5Y1AfS5w

🏀 NEW EPISODE 🏀 @_Facci & I talk about the Pacers preseason win vs OKC: -All Aboard the Taelon Petter Hype Train -Q Jax & Furphy hurt -Backup PG ranking -Bradley ahead of Wiseman? -Obi, Benn & Jarace impressive -Payne’s debut -Trade for another PG? 🔗 linktr.ee/settingthepace

🔥NEW EPISODE🔥 Facci has a little pep in his step after the Pacers OT victory, but it’s not in full effect quite yet! Yes, the Cers got a win, BUT while there was a lot of good, there was also some bad to discuss from this game. We dive into it all on today’s episode! 🔗 linktr.ee/settingthepace

Joined KOC on Monday to preview the Indiana Pacers and the Central Division youtu.be/zW1Pv_3IGWc?...

🔥 NEW EPISODE🔥 Facci & I discus what Coach Carlisle said about Jarace, Benn & the ‘25-‘26 Pacers. Then @keithsmithnba.bsky.social joins to talk about the Pacers upcoming season & how they shape up against the rest of the East. 🔗 linktr.ee/settingthepace

🏀NEW PODCAST🏀 Pt. 2 of the August Mailbag -What is a “successful” season? -Can Nembhard put up Hali stats? -Players most likely to re-sign on rookie deals -MORE 🔗 linktr.ee/settingthepace

🔥NEW EPISODE🔥 Young Simba makes his Setting The Pace debut, joining Facci & I on our Pacers Trade Ideas podcast! We each shared 3 trades, and then discussed what we like and don’t like about them! 🔗 linktr.ee/settingthepace

Catch me on Setting the Pace with @alexgoldennba.bsky.social tomorrow if you’re so inclined

🔥NEW PODCAST🔥 @ipacers.bsky.social joins me to talk biggest “What Ifs” in Indiana Pacers franchise history. We competed in a snake draft to build the best starting 5 of “What Ifs” & then discussed ones that weren’t drafted. Shares are greatly appreciated! 🔗 linktr.ee/settingthepace

🔥NEW PODCAST🔥 @ipacers.bsky.social joins me to look at the Biggest Questions we have for the Indiana Pacers next season. Any shares are appreciated! If you haven’t already, please leave a 5 star rating & review and subscribe to the podcast! 🔗 linktr.ee/settingthepace

🔥 TRADE TARGETS POD 🔥 Well, hello there Pacer Nation! Today is one of our favorite times of year…the Top 10 Trade Targets Podcast for your Indiana Pacers. Tune in and find out who we like & where Facci had Kyle Anderson ranked on his list! 🔗 linktr.ee/settingthepace

Here are the results of our “Alex” draft on Setting The Pace. Was highly disappointed when neither Facci or @tonyreast.bsky.social thought I was worth a draft pick. Who do you think drafted the best team of fictional & nonfictional characters named Alex? Thanks @ipacers.bsky.social for suggestion

🔥 NEW EPISODE 🔥 @tonyreast.bsky.social joins Facci and I to discuss: -Most intriguing player(s) to develop! -DPE rules & Salary Info -The Ben(n)’s -Tony Bradley’s Future -More PG depth needed -Wiseman & I Jax discussion -The “Alex” Draft…who won? 🔗 linktr.ee/settingthepace

🔥 NEW EPISODE 🔥 The great @caitlinmaycooper.bsky.social joins Facci & I to discuss: •Nembhard’s role as lead ball handler •The importance of Benn •How Nesmith fits in w/out Ty •Furphy Intrigue •Center Rotation w/out Myles •Where Jarace must improve! •MORE 🔗https://linktr.ee/settingthepace

Today, with @alexgoldennba.bsky.social wrapping up summer league play. What did the Pacers learn about their key players and what does it mean for the roster? Furphy, Jackson, Freeman "debate" (me to myself) and more. Listen: open.spotify.com/episode/7K0o... Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=h698...

Man is there a lot to get to. Chad Buchanan broke down the Pacers offseason and coming moves on @alexgoldennba.bsky.social podcast. Haliburton dicussed his injury. McConnell and Carlisle on the Finals run and more. Whew. Listen: open.spotify.com/episode/4LIF... Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=gKfT...

Why do the Pacers think Jay Huff can help replace Myles Turner? “When he got his opportunity, he really shined,” says GM Chad Buchanan. Story by @dustindopirak.bsky.social Good work on the podcast by @alexgoldennba.bsky.social www.indystar.com/story/sports...

🔥NEW EPISODE🔥 Pacers Beat Writer & Pittsburgh’s finest, Dustin Dopirak, joins me to discuss the State of the Pacers: -Final thoughts on Game 7 -Myles’ Departure -Jay Huff Time? -Wiseman & I Jax -Anymore FA moves? -KP hinting at a Trade? -Furphy! 🔗https://linktr.ee/settingthepace

My thoughts on the Indiana Pacers trading for Memphis Grizzlies center, Jay Huff.

🔥NEW EPISODE🔥 @_Facci & I discuss Deandre Ayton signing with the Lakers and then answer Pt. 1 of our July Mailbag Podcast. -How should Pacers handle 2025-2026 season? -Should Pacers trade Siakam now? -How does Turner leaving impact roster/Hali? 🔗 linktr.ee/settingthepace

🔥 NEW EPISODE 🔥 Your 2025 Indiana Pacers Free Agency Preview! Facci & I go 90 minutes to discuss: -Pacers current FAs -Who stays and who goes -Potential Moves to be made -Top 3 FA Targets -Avoiding or Going into Luxury Tax? -Trades? -MORE 🔗 linktr.ee/settingthepace

🔥 NBA DRAFT RECAP 🔥 The Indiana Pacers selected two guards in the 2nd Round of the 2025 NBA Draft: Kam Jones and Taleon Peter. Facci and I share our thoughts on Indiana’s newest additions + talk about some of the trades we saw on Day 1. 🔗 linktr.ee/settingthepace

🔥 NEW EPISODE 🔥 Facci and I join forces to discuss: -Trades around the NBA -New Look Hawks & Celtics -@DrNiravPandya on Achilles injuries -Myles’ Next Contract: How much? -Building to Win around Siakam -MORE 🔗 linktr.ee/settingthepace

No words to adequately describe how this one feels. Facci and I tried our best to describe our emotions with Hali’s injury, while also discussing this Game 7. Hopefully you’ll tune in, but understand if it’s too fresh. Tough day to be a Pacers fan. 🔗 linktr.ee/settingthepace

🔥GAME 7 PREVIEW🔥 The last Game Preview of STP this year! The guys from the Group Chat, David, Lincoln & Carson join to discuss: -X Factors -Predictions -Mathurin due? -Key Defensive Points -Offensive Focal Point -Mario Kart Comps -MORE 🔗 linktr.ee/settingthepace

🔥 NEW EPISODE 🔥 Well, I think yall already know that @_Facci has that “we forced a Game 7” pep in his step today! What a game & what a WIN! We break it all down on today’s episode, and discuss how Game 7s have fared in NBA history! 🔗 linktr.ee/settingthepace

🔥NEW EPISODE🔥 John Herrick joins to preview Game 6: -Haliburton injury status -Should TJ start for Hali? -Benn’s 23rd birthday -Massive Opportunity for Nembhard -Siakam defending J Dub? -Role Players at Home -Myles & Aaron need bigger games -MORE 🔗 linktr.ee/settingthepace

🔥We have 2 NEW Episodes🔥 In Ep. 1, Andy Sweeney talks NBA Finals, tells us why he still believes IND is the better team, Hali’s play & MORE In Ep. 2, Facci & I talk about Siakam needing more looks, Turner’s drop off, 3pt shooting, Nesmith struggling, Bane Trade & more 🔗 linktr.ee/settingthepace

Needed to vent on the officiating tonight which I don’t do often. After seeing more replays, I feel even worse about it than I did when doing the pod with @alexgoldennba.bsky.social. The Pacers still had their chances but good lord both the whistles that were blown and the ones that weren’t.

🔥NEW EPISODE🔥 @Schultz975 joins me to Preview Game 4: Mathurin & TJ big G3 Can Benn have another big game? Not trading young players Myles due for HUGE G4 Hali replicating his G3 Performance Expectations from OKC How important G4 is for both teams 🔗linktr.ee/settingthepace

🔥NEW EPISODE🔥 @_Facci and I went live to discuss Indiana’s Game 3 victory over OKC in the NBA Finals! Pacers now lead Thunder in series, 2-1. -The Wildcats -Haliburton is BACK -SGA in NEMBHELL -Spicy P time -Myles D -Facci’s Day in IND Recap -MORE 🔗 linktr.ee/settingthepace

🔥GAME 3 PREVIEW🔥 The Group Chat guys join to discuss: -Making Changes vs Staying w/ What got Indy here -No more 4 Man Bench units -Balancing how to Guard Shai -How to get Tyrese & Pascal going -Other Adjustment Ideas: less TJ? -Game 3 Predictions 🔗 linktr.ee/settingthepace

13 minutes of hell lost Game 2 for the Pacers. What went wrong and why during games like these Tyrese Haliburton feels like a character from one of The Rock’s first movies from @cowboyonpatrol.bsky.social

🔥NEW EPISODE🔥 @ryanhammer.bsky.social discusses the Finals, why it feels like a college matchup, talks NBA Draft & tells us about a NCAA champ who would fit perfectly! Then, Tyler Smith joins to talk adjustments, role players, coming home & Haliburton! 🔗linktr.ee/settingthepace

The amazing @NoaDalzell joins the show to discuss Pacers-Thunder and the NBA Finals! -Nembhard’s ascension -Clutch Time Pacers -Nemby & Jrue Comp -What OKC will do differently -Things IND can do better -How IND’s team is built vs rest of league -MORE 🔗 linktr.ee/settingthepace

🚨TWO NEW EPISODES🚨 Really enjoyed both of these episodes! Mark Montieth talks Haliburton, clutch shooters in Pacers history & shared his Mt. Rushmore. Then, Brett Evans joins for a long form convo to discuss everything Pacers postseason. 🔗 linktr.ee/settingthepace

🔥NEW EPISODE🔥 Did the Pacers really do it AGAIN? At this point, it’s no longer a stunner, it’s just who they are! @_Facci & I recap this incredible come from behind victory, spearheaded by Nemby’s spectacular 4th quarter & Hali’s game winner. 🔗 linktr.ee/settingthepace