Pascal Siakam keeps producing… and people keep overlooking him. Brad and Ryan break down the outlook for Indiana’s star forward as he heads into his third full season with the Pacers. From stat projections and award predictions to his standing among the league’s best players, the guys discuss why Siakam remains one of the NBA’s most underrated stars and what another year alongside Tyrese Haliburton could mean for his production. Can Pascal make another All-Star team? Does he have a path back to All-NBA consideration? And why does he continue to be one of the most overlooked players in the league? Plus, a preview of the Spurs-Knicks Finals and the ripple effects for the Pacers moving forward.

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Every contender needs a guy like Aaron Nesmith. Brad and Ryan continue their “Pacers Player Predictions” series with a deep dive into one of the emotional engines of the Pacers roster: Aaron “Double A” Nesmith. Coming off a season where he posted career highs across the board after one of the most efficient postseason shooting performances in NBA history the year before, Nesmith enters next season as one of Indiana’s most important glue guys for another title push. The guys discuss Aaron’s offensive growth, defensive versatility, elite energy, and why he’s exactly the kind of player every championship team needs. Plus: stat projections, defensive expectations, shooting outlook, and whether another leap could be coming for one of the Pacers ultimate blue-collar stars.

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The Pacers may have one of the NBA’s best two-way guards hiding in plain sight. Brad and Ryan continue their “Pacers Player Predictions” series with a deep dive into the Pacers starting two guard and one of the most versatile backcourt players in the NBA. After stepping into primary playmaking duties and averaging nearly 17 points and 8 assists while ranking Top 7 in the league in assists, what does Nembhard’s role look like with Tyrese Haliburton back in the lineup? The guys discuss how much on-ball responsibility he’ll continue to carry, whether another leap defensively could put All-Defensive honors within reach, and why “Nembhell” has become one of the toughest experiences in basketball for opposing guards. Plus: stat predictions, playoff expectations, and how critical Nembhard’s two-way impact is to another Pacers title push.

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A new offseason series begins… and there was only one place to start. Brad and Ryan kick off the first episode of their 5-part “Pacers Player Predictions” series with a deep dive into the face of the franchise: Tyrese Haliburton. Coming off the Achilles injury and the heartbreaking ending to Indiana’s Finals run, what can Pacers fans realistically expect from Hali next season? The guys break down projected stat lines, possible awards, workload expectations, and whether Tyrese can return to being the engine of another championship push.

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It sounds dramatic… but are we sure it’s wrong? Brad and Ryan take a deep dive into the Pacers role in the unraveling of the Milwaukee Bucks over the last few seasons. From Indiana dominating the Bucks throughout the 2024 season—including the In-Season Tournament semifinal in Las Vegas—to back-to-back first-round playoff eliminations, the guys trace the timeline of a rivalry that may have fundamentally altered the trajectory of Giannis Antetokounmpo’s title window in Milwaukee. The infamous game-ball drama. Pat Beverley’s final NBA moment. Coaching firings. The Damian Lillard disaster. Brook Lopez’s exit. Khris Middleton traded. And of course the ridiculous Myles Turner deal sitting on Milwaukee’s books through 2029. At every turn, the Pacers seemed to be standing on the other side of the Bucks downfall. Was Indiana the team that officially ended an era?

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The lottery is over. The pick is gone. So… what’s next for the Pacers? Brad and Ryan shift the focus from lottery disappointment to the rest of Indiana’s offseason roadmap, breaking down everything Pacers fans still have to look forward to over the coming months. Could the Pacers trade back into the draft? What does free agency look like? Which storylines matter most heading into Summer League and training camp? Plus, the guys discuss the possibility of another summer workout run at Pascal Siakam’s place in Orlando as the team gears up for another push next season. A full offseason calendar and look ahead at the key dates and moments Pacers fans should have circled.

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The lottery reaction was one thing… the fallout afterward somehow got even crazier. Brad and Ryan regroup to break down the discourse surrounding the Pacers officially conveying the No. 5 pick to the Clippers as part of the Ivica Zubac trade. The guys explain why this was still the correct “win-now” move for Indiana, why Zubac remains one of the best values at the center position in the league, and why context matters when evaluating aggressive front office decisions. They also discuss Kevin Pritchard’s transparency and accountability in the aftermath of the lottery, while reacting to some of the wildly over-the-top national takes calling the trade a disaster or suggesting KP should be fired. A passionate conversation about risk, roster building, and why the Pacers are still positioned to make another serious run next season.

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The vibes were immaculate… until they absolutely weren’t. Brad and Ryan go LIVE to react to the NBA Draft Lottery as the Pacers officially fall outside the top four, sending their pick to the Clippers as part of the Ivica Zubac trade. What started as a hopeful afternoon quickly turned into a sobering reality check as Indiana misses out on the chance to land a potential franchise-changing talent. So where do the Pacers pivot from here? The guys break down what this means for the offseason, the new paths toward contention, and why Plan B now becomes the focus if Indiana wants to get back into the championship conversation next season.

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