The summer doldrums have started, but Scott and Tony are here to dig into the Pacers summer thus far. (There are some audio issues the first 5-6 minutes of the podcast, sorry about that) They chat about the Obi Toppin contract, if the Pacers did anything to improve their defense. The James Wiseman signing, and what this means for Turner (if anything), followed by the usual “What to do with Turner” discussion. How important Walker’s development is for this team and Haliburton’s window.

Finally the talk about Zack Edey in the NBA, Haliburton’s role on Team USA, along with some larger Team USA vs Dream Team thoughts.

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Scott and Tony talk about the Siakam contract signing and how it was expected, but also a good deal for both sides. They look ahead to the next steps for the Pacers, Free Agency and expiring contracts next season. Topics they hit:

· Should the Pacers re-sign Toppin, and how he might be part of a logjam when they start to play Walker

· Another logjam with Nembhard, Mathurin, McConnell

· What to do with Turner

· Look around the league with the mess with the Pistons and Bronny James

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Scott is joined by Zion Brown. They quickly recap the Eastern Conference Finals, then deep dive into the postseason objectives for the Pacers. Should they bring everyone back, or make some trades? What was up with Jarace Walker this season?

Zion also comes up with a fantastic fake trade between the Pacers and Timberwolves.

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Scott is joined by Dustin Dopirak, Pacers beat writer for the IndyStar to discuss:

· The travel stories from covering the playoffs

· How the Eastern Conference Finals just feels different than other games

· Alternative History if the Pacers win Game 1 of the ECF

· How good the Celtics are….ugh

· Haliburton’s exit interview, and how his injury status will affect his offseason and the Olympics

· Deep Dive on Haliburton’s off-season and how important the Olympic experience is for Ty

· Looking at free agency, how Ty’s defense could affect the offer for Obi

· Nembhard’s future and his desire to be a starting PG

· Will the Pacers stand pat or shake things up this off-season

· Myles Turner’s future over the next 12 months

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Scott and Tony lament the Game 4 loss to the Celtics in the Eastern Conference Finals.

They recap their thoughts on Game 4 and the entire series. Give some thoughts to the growth of Andrew Nembhard & T.J. McConnell. Provide a playoff and season recap for Siakam and Haliburton. They give their overall thoughts on the success of this season.

Then they dive into what this team needs to do in the off-season. What to do with Nembhard and how to make moves with this roster when so much is coming back and under contract.

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Scott and Tony sadly come to you after a heartbreaking loss in Game 1 of the ECF. They break down the final few plays in regulation, talking about the main mistakes everyone is talking about, but also point out 2-3 things that are just as important, but aren’t getting the same attention.

Then they look big picture on if and how this will affect the series.

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Scott & Tony break down Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Semi’s and give out some much deserved flowers to players, coaches and management. They discuss the NY bias in the media coverage leading up to Game 7.

They look ahead to the series against the Celtics, and explain what would need to happen for the Pacers to win. Because it’s fun, they talk about the NBA Finals, and where it would fit historically if the Pacers actually won the title this year.

Finally, they end with a discussion about how the Pacers should look at their off-season, when that time comes.

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Scott and Tony are back to talk about the ass kicking against the Knicks in Game 5. Go into a deep dive on Tyrese Haliburton and the wall he seems to be hitting in the playoffs, what is happening and how can he get out of it for the playoffs and also into next season.

They preview what to expect for Game 6 and (maybe) Game 7, where the Pacers will need "Stones of Steel"

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