Alex and Facci round out the December Mailbag with these 7 questions!1). @spenlodundoes anyone else think Cam Boozer is a viable option at center if we can get a top 3 pick? i've heard no one mention this 2). @N-B-MMABesides another legit center what other position do you think we need the most help on?  3). @AIL_A_Guy_NeedsSTP love yall. Still need to go try my bagel sandwich. My question I have for yall is if we're resigning Mathurin who is out the door? I am 100% confident herb ain't paying the tax so who's the next man out. 4). @jerronperry309Hey guys, I feel that time is up for ljax, Nembhard and Walker to be on the block with us getting a high lottery pick, move mathurin to the 2 and keep neismith at the 3. Can we get that center via trade? 5). @jakeriley3738Do you guys think it's time to give QJax a standard contract? and if Ethan Thompson continues to play well for us Do you also maybe consider a guy like him as well? Love the pod.   6). @N-B-MMAWhat 4 guys are you nost excited to see play with tyrese next season?  7). brianroederIs Facci secretly rooting for the Wizards to get the 1st pick next season? It's a tight race. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

<description>&lt;p&gt;Alex and Facci round out the December Mailbag with these 7 questions!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;1). @spenlodun&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;does anyone else think Cam Boozer is a viable option at center if we can get a top 3 pick? i've heard no one mention this&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;2). @N-B-MMA&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Besides another legit center what other position do you think we need the most help on?&lt;br /&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;3). @AIL_A_Guy_Needs&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;STP love yall. Still need to go try my bagel sandwich. My question I have for yall is if we're resigning Mathurin who is out the door? I am 100% confident herb ain't paying the tax so who's the next man out.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;4). @jerronperry309&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Hey guys, I feel that time is up for ljax, Nembhard and Walker to be on the block with us getting a high lottery pick, move mathurin to the 2 and keep neismith at the 3. Can we get that center via trade?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;5). @jakeriley3738&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Do you guys think it's time to give QJax a standard contract? and if Ethan Thompson continues to play well for us Do you also maybe consider a guy like him as well? Love the pod. &lt;br /&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;6). @N-B-MMA&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;What 4 guys are you nost excited to see play with tyrese next season?&lt;br /&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;7). brianroeder&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Is Facci secretly rooting for the Wizards to get the 1st pick next season? It's a tight race.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;p&gt;Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See &lt;a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com"&gt;pcm.adswizz.com&lt;/a&gt; for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Alex and Facci round out the December Mailbag with these 7 questions!

Could Cam Boozer Play the 5? What Position Other Than Center do the Pacers Need to Address? (December Mailbag Pt. 3)

Alex and Facci are back to answer more questions from the December Mailbag! <a href="https://chatbcc.com/pacers">Join the Setting the Pace CHAT Group on Chat BCC...going to kick it off strong in 2026 with some SUPER cool prizes/giveaways.</a> 1). David Cole @David Cole 24Do you think a top 4 pick forces a consolidation trade, and who gets sent out?  2). David Cole @David Cole 24 Do you think the Pacers trade the draft pick in a win-now move or keep it? (Asking what you think the organization WILL do, not SHOULD do)  3). David Cole @David Cole 24 How much do you think it will cost to keepMathurin here? 4). Rooster @roosterbra812Reports pelicans may listen to offers on Herb. Do we still want him and what would you trade for him?  5). Rooster @roosterbra812Rank these players in terms of who you think will be on the team the longest.MathurinJaraceJREEthan ThompsonFurphySheppard  6). Rooster @roosterbra812Also, rank these players in terms of which one you'd want to be next years starting 5ObiHuffWareEdeyZubacKessler  7). djstylisticI think Matherin and Walker have the best chances to be trade. What do you think the best trade packages we can get for each player and what could we get if we combine them together.Feel free to add anything like other players, picks or cash to make deal work. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

<description>&lt;p&gt;Alex and Facci are back to answer more questions from the December Mailbag! &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://chatbcc.com/pacers"&gt;Join the Setting the Pace CHAT Group on Chat BCC...going to kick it off strong in 2026 with some SUPER cool prizes/giveaways.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;1). David Cole @David Cole 24&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Do you think a top 4 pick forces a consolidation trade, and who gets sent out?&lt;br /&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;2). David Cole @David Cole 24 &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Do you think the Pacers trade the draft pick in a win-now move or keep it? (Asking what you think the organization WILL do, not SHOULD do)&lt;br /&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;3). David Cole @David Cole 24 &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;How much do you think it will cost to keep&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Mathurin here?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;4). Rooster @roosterbra812&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Reports pelicans may listen to offers on Herb. Do we still want him and what would you trade for him?&lt;br /&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;5). Rooster @roosterbra812&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Rank these players in terms of who you think will be on the team the longest.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Mathurin&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Jarace&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;JRE&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Ethan Thompson&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Furphy&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Sheppard&lt;br /&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;6). Rooster @roosterbra812&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Also, rank these players in terms of which one you'd want to be next years starting 5&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Obi&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Huff&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Ware&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Edey&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Zubac&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Kessler&lt;br /&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;7). djstylistic&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I think Matherin and Walker have the best chances to be trade. What do you think the best trade packages we can get for each player and what could we get if we combine them together.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Feel free to add anything like other players, picks or cash to make deal work.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;p&gt;Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See &lt;a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com"&gt;pcm.adswizz.com&lt;/a&gt; for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Alex and Facci are back to answer more questions from the December Mailbag! 

3 Team Trade Idea Between OKC, IND & LAC! Mathurin's Price + MORE (December Mailbag Pt. 2)

<a href="https://chatbcc.com/pacers" target="_blank">Please join our the Setting The Pace Group Chat on Chat BCC!</a>On today's episode of Setting The Pace, Alex and Facci answer the following Mailbag Questions:1). Geoff Ferrer @Boys1974115307I look forward to hearing the episode. What do you two think is the best choice: trade our draft pick in 2026 or use the draft pick? I feel like the team is in such an obvious win-now mode that draft and develop isn't the best option. Low-hanging fruit, I know, but I'm curious.  2). Geoff Ferrer @Boys1974115307At what point do we stick with a rotation of players, for development purposes, and disregard the W-L column? I know continuity is been the biggest issue this year. Don't we need to get the younger guys into consistent roles to adequately assess their fit for the team next year?  3). Alexandre Mendes @AlexVTMendesConsidering the 26/27 season, what piece is missing from this Pacers roster? Who is a trade asset? 4). Ed Helinski @MrEd315In your estimation, is there any hope for this season or has it already gone kaput?  5). Pacer Faithful @jlh0215Give your percentage likelihood for each:<ol><li>The Pacers make a trade this season</li><li>Siakam makes an all star or all nba team (he should)</li><li>Jarace is on the roster next year</li></ol>Over/under for each:4. 37: Mathurin's 3p% to end the season5. 17: Tyrese's ppg in the '26-'27 season  6). CF - @CFalcon31 I still believe this team needs a pure shooter on the roster. Is there a name out there you think would be a good additon? I personally like Corey Kispert. 7). jessehobbs6 Will the pacers make a trade this season? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://chatbcc.com/pacers" target="_blank"&gt;Please join our the Setting The Pace Group Chat on Chat BCC!&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;On today's episode of Setting The Pace, Alex and Facci answer the following Mailbag Questions:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;1). Geoff Ferrer @Boys1974115307&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I look forward to hearing the episode. What do you two think is the best choice: trade our draft pick in 2026 or use the draft pick? I feel like the team is in such an obvious win-now mode that draft and develop isn't the best option. Low-hanging fruit, I know, but I'm curious.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;2). Geoff Ferrer @Boys1974115307&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;At what point do we stick with a rotation of players, for development purposes, and disregard the W-L column? I know continuity is been the biggest issue this year. Don't we need to get the younger guys into consistent roles to adequately assess their fit for the team next year?&lt;br /&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;3). Alexandre Mendes @AlexVTMendes&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Considering the 26/27 season, what piece is missing from this Pacers roster? Who is a trade asset?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;4). Ed Helinski @MrEd315&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In your estimation, is there any hope for this season or has it already gone kaput?&lt;br /&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;5). Pacer Faithful @jlh0215&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Give your percentage likelihood for each:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ol&gt;&lt;li&gt;The Pacers make a trade this season&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Siakam makes an all star or all nba team (he should)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Jarace is on the roster next year&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ol&gt;&lt;p&gt;Over/under for each:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;4. 37: Mathurin's 3p% to end the season&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;5. 17: Tyrese's ppg in the '26-'27 season&lt;br /&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;6). CF - @CFalcon31 &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I still believe this team needs a pure shooter on the roster. Is there a name out there you think would be a good additon? I personally like Corey Kispert.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;7). jessehobbs6 &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Will the pacers make a trade this season?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;p&gt;Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See &lt;a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com"&gt;pcm.adswizz.com&lt;/a&gt; for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

On today's episode of Setting The Pace, Alex and Facci answer your Mailbag Questions!

Should the Pacers TRADE Their 2026 1st Overall Pick? (December Mailbag Pt. 1)

Alex Golden and Mike Facci recap the Indiana Pacers 11-point win over the Sacramento Kings! The Big 3 of Siakam, Nembhard and Mathurin were sensational; Jarace Walker had a strong performance off the bench; Ethan Thompson got his first ever NBA start; Jay Huff continues to protect the rim at an elite level and the PEP IN THE STEP IS BACK!Remember, when the Pacers WIN, you win too! Get a FREE side or drink at Ripple Bagel & Deli with your purchase if you show them you are subscribed to Setting The Pace. Also, try the Setting The Pace sandwich, which is ONLY available at Ripple Bagel & Deli.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

<description>&lt;p&gt;Alex Golden and Mike Facci recap the Indiana Pacers 11-point win over the Sacramento Kings! The Big 3 of Siakam, Nembhard and Mathurin were sensational; Jarace Walker had a strong performance off the bench; Ethan Thompson got his first ever NBA start; Jay Huff continues to protect the rim at an elite level and the PEP IN THE STEP IS BACK!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Remember, when the Pacers WIN, you win too! Get a FREE side or drink at Ripple Bagel &amp; Deli with your purchase if you show them you are subscribed to Setting The Pace. Also, try the Setting The Pace sandwich, which is ONLY available at Ripple Bagel &amp; Deli. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;p&gt;Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See &lt;a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com"&gt;pcm.adswizz.com&lt;/a&gt; for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Alex Golden and Mike Facci recap the Indiana Pacers 11-point win over the Sacramento Kings! The Big 3 of Siakam, Nembhard and Mathurin were sensational; Jarace Walker had a strong performance off the bench; Ethan Thompson got his first ever NBA start; Jay Huff continues to protect the rim at an elite level and the PEP IN THE STEP IS BACK!

Pacers Big 3 Combine for 76 Points in 116-105 Victory Over Sacramento!

Alex and Facci have a loaded show today, as they discuss the Indiana Pacers getting their first road win of the season against the lowly Chicago Bulls. Ethan Thompson, newly signed 2-way player, shined in his opportunity off the bench posting the 2nd most minutes, a team best plus-minus and shooting at an efficient level. The guys discuss his play, Ben Sheppard's injury, Jarace Walker being benched the entire 2nd half, Garrison Mathews getting the start at the 3, the great games by Siakam and Mathurin, as well as the continued solid play of Jay Huff. The guys close out the show discussing non Pacers stuff, where Alex celebrates the Indiana Hoosiers winning the Big Ten Tournament Championship over Ohio State, Facci's Broncos get another ugly victory and Notre Dame gets left out of the College Football Playoff.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

<description>&lt;p&gt;Alex and Facci have a loaded show today, as they discuss the Indiana Pacers getting their first road win of the season against the lowly Chicago Bulls. Ethan Thompson, newly signed 2-way player, shined in his opportunity off the bench posting the 2nd most minutes, a team best plus-minus and shooting at an efficient level. The guys discuss his play, Ben Sheppard's injury, Jarace Walker being benched the entire 2nd half, Garrison Mathews getting the start at the 3, the great games by Siakam and Mathurin, as well as the continued solid play of Jay Huff. The guys close out the show discussing non Pacers stuff, where Alex celebrates the Indiana Hoosiers winning the Big Ten Tournament Championship over Ohio State, Facci's Broncos get another ugly victory and Notre Dame gets left out of the College Football Playoff. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;p&gt;Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See &lt;a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com"&gt;pcm.adswizz.com&lt;/a&gt; for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Alex and Facci have a loaded show today, as they discuss the Indiana Pacers getting their first road win of the season against the lowly Chicago Bulls. Ethan Thompson, newly signed 2-way player, shined in his opportunity off the bench posting the 2nd most minutes, a team best plus-minus and shooting at an efficient level. The guys discuss his play, Ben Sheppard's injury, Jarace Walker being benched the entire 2nd half, Garrison Mathews getting the start at the 3, the great games by Siakam and Mathurin, as well as the continued solid play of Jay Huff. The guys close out the show discussing non Pacers stuff, where Alex celebrates the Indiana Hoosiers winning the Big Ten Tournament Championship over Ohio State, Facci's Broncos get another ugly victory and Notre Dame gets left out of the College Football Playoff. 

Pacers Get First Road Win! Ethan Thompson Shines, Jarace Benched, Shepp Hurt + MORE

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