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Alex Golden is joined by Tom Lewis to look ahead to next season and make six bold predictions about the future of the Indiana Pacers.

From potential breakout seasons to major team milestones, the guys each bring their hottest takes on what could be in store for Indiana next year.

• Will someone make a leap into stardom?
• Could the Pacers take a massive step up the Eastern Conference standings?
• Are there surprise contributors waiting to emerge?

Alex and Tom each share three bold predictions and explain why they believe these outcomes are very much in play.

Some may sound crazy now… but bold predictions are meant to be.

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The Pacers fall to the Clippers 130-107, but the final score wasn’t the biggest storyline of the night.

For the first time since the Zubac trade, Indiana faced Bennedict Mathurin and Isaiah Jackson — two players the Pacers drafted, developed and ultimately moved at the deadline. Naturally, all eyes were on how the former Pacers performed against their old team.

Did Mathurin look like the scorer Clippers fans were hoping for?
Did Isaiah Jackson flash the athleticism Pacers fans remember?
And what did this matchup reveal about the trade from both sides?

Alex and Casey Johnson break down the performances from Mathurin and Jackson, what stood out in the reunion game, and what this matchup told us about where both franchises are headed.

Plus, the guys discuss Indiana’s struggles in the loss, what went wrong defensively, and the bigger picture implications as the Pacers continue navigating this late-season stretch.

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Mike Facci is joined by Keith Smith of Spotrac for a deep dive into the Indiana Pacers’ financial future and how upcoming decisions could shape the franchise.

The guys break down what Indiana’s salary cap situation could look like next season, including how things change depending on whether the Pacers land a Top-4 pick in the draft or not.

They also discuss the potential financial impact of extending Bennedict Mathurin, and what a contract north of $100 million could mean for the Clippers moving forward.

Other topics include:

• The difference between being a luxury tax team and crossing the first apron
• Why Indiana made the move to acquire Ivica Zubac at the deadline despite not prioritizing short-term wins
• The broader conversation around tanking in today’s NBA
• And how the Eastern Conference landscape could shift next season with teams like Toronto, Charlotte, Milwaukee and Philadelphia all facing pivotal offseason decisions

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Alex Golden is joined by special guest Brett Evans for a big-picture conversation about refining the Pacers’ timeline.

In what many have labeled a “gap season,” several unexpected contributors have shined like diamonds in the rough: Taelon Peter, Quenton Jackson, Ethan Thompson and Kam Jones have all made cases that Indiana’s depth and development infrastructure deserve real credit.

Are these just flashes in a transitional year or legitimate rotation pieces for a rising contender?

The guys discuss the importance of strategic patience, why Indiana doesn’t need to rush its championship window, and what it means to properly gatekeep your own talent instead of overreacting to outside noise.

Plus, they zoom out and evaluate how the Pacers stack up in the Eastern Conference next season. Which teams are real threats? Who could make a leap? And where does Indiana realistically slot in if internal growth continues?

This episode is about discipline. Development. And protecting the long-term vision.

Refine the timeline. Don’t skip steps.

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The Pacers have converted Quenton Jackson to a standard contract — a clear sign the organization values what he’s brought during this stretch.

On this episode of Setting The Pace, Alex Golden and Mike Facci break down what the move means for Indiana’s roster flexibility, rotation outlook and long-term plans.

We also dive into the recent play of Micah Potter. Is this simply inflated production on a struggling team? Or is Potter legitimately proving he deserves a spot in Indiana’s future plans? The guys debate whether what we’re seeing translates when the games matter more.

Plus, we look ahead to the Pacers’ March schedule key matchups and how this stretch could shape draft positioning.

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Obi Toppin is back. After being out since October 26, Toppin returns to the lineup — but the Pacers fall for the fifth straight game as the late-season slide continues.

On this episode of Setting The Pace, Ben Brooks joins Alex Golden and we break down:

• What Toppin’s return means for the rotation
• Encouraging flashes from Kam Jones
• Micah Potter continuing to capitalize on his opportunity
• Jay Huff’s role and where he fits moving forward

With the losses piling up, the lottery positioning conversation isn’t going anywhere. The guys debate who should represent the Pacers at the draft lottery and what kind of message that sends.

And of course…we fire up Tankathon and spin it twice for the final two games to see what fate has in store.

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Alex opens the show with a quick but important round of updates:

• Johnny Furphy undergoes successful ACL surgery and what that means for his recovery timeline
• Obi Toppin is listed as questionable after being out since October 26
• Ryan Carr departs the Pacers for Indiana University and what that could mean behind the scenes

Then, Alex and Facci dive into one of the more fascinating exercises of the season.

The guys rank the Pacers’ “developmental group” — essentially the bottom 10 players on the roster — to determine who holds the most value to the franchise outside of the established top 10 rotation pieces.

• Who has real upside?
• Who’s just depth?
• Who could actually factor into Indiana’s long-term plans?

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On this episode of Setting The Pace, Mike Facci is joined by David Cole to unpack a situation that escalated quickly.

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Rick Carlisle revealed on his weekly 107.5 The Fan radio segment why the Pacers were fined $100,000 for violating the NBA’s Player Participation Policy. Carlisle said the league indicated the team could have medicated Aaron Nesmith, who was ruled out with a hand injury and unable to use it properly, in order to make him available.

Those on-air comments prompted a response from an NBA spokesperson defending the league’s investigation and ruling.

Pre-game, Carlisle doubled down, telling media he prioritizes player health above everything — and that both he and Nesmith were extremely bothered by the fine. But also said he was done talking about the matter.

Facci and David break down:

• The league’s reasoning
• Carlisle’s public response
• The balance between compliance and player safety
• And what this means for Indiana moving forward

Plus, the Pacers fall for the fourth straight time, this time to Philadelphia, but not without a major bright spot. Micah Potter delivered a career night, pouring in 23 points and continuing to make the most of his opportunity.

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