The Pacers Post Up

The first Sunday State of the Pacers of the 2026–27 season is HERE! Brad and Ryan break down everything from Friday night’s preseason finale against the Milwaukee Bucks, including the increasingly impressive connection between Tyrese Haliburton and Ivica Zubac. After two dominant preseason performances, just how dangerous can this new duo become? Pascal Siakam is finding his offensive rhythm and Andrew Nembhard continues to remind everyone how underrated he is. Are we really talking about Nembhard and Nesmith as the FOURTH and FIFTH options on this team? Talk about an embarrassment of riches. We look ahead to the start of the 2026–27 regular season, discuss expectations for this revamped Pacers roster, and ask whether Indiana is being seriously underestimated around the NBA. And finally, with seemingly every football team in the state of Indiana finding a way to lose this weekend, things get a little DELUSIONAL as we try to make sense of it all. Basketball season can’t get here soon enough.

THE SHOT. THE MOMENT. THE MAGIC. As the Indiana Pacers return to Oklahoma City for preseason action, we’re turning back the clock to one of the greatest moments in franchise history. Game 1 of the 2025 NBA Finals. Down to the wire. On the road in OKC. And Tyrese Haliburton delivers ANOTHER unforgettable game-winner to stun the Thunder and send Pacers Nation into absolute pandemonium. Today, we’re RERACKING our original Game 1 reaction episode to relive the emotion, disbelief and pure joy of that incredible night. For the longest time, this was our most-downloaded episode ever. And while our audience has continued to grow beyond it (THANK YOU, Pacers Nation! ), it remains one of our all-time favorites. With a new season approaching, what better way to start channeling those championship vibes than revisiting the night Indiana shocked the basketball world? Same energy. Same belief. Unfinished business. Enjoy the throwback, and we’ll be back tomorrow with a brand-new reaction episode following the Pacers’ preseason matchup in Oklahoma City! LET’S GO PACERS!

472 days. One unforgettable return. Pacers basketball is BACK. The Indiana Pacers kicked off their preseason in storybook fashion at Iowa State, Tyrese Haliburton’s alma mater, marking his long-awaited return to the court after 472 days. And while it wasn’t a perfect night, it damn near felt like one. Brad and Ryan break down Indiana’s preseason-opening victory, starting with Tyrese back where he belongs — running the Pacers offense. The starting unit found its rhythm late in the first half, piling up an incredible 22 assists on 25 made baskets. But while Tyrese was the headline, Jarace Walker stole the show, dishing out 10 assists in just 28 minutes, including an outrageous off-the-backboard dime to Jay Huff that looked straight out of Haliburton’s playbook. The Pacers got the win, both units showed plenty of promise, and a special night in Ames delivered everything fans had been waiting for. The wait is over. The comeback is underway. Pacers basketball is officially BACK.

We’re kicking off our Pacers Positional Preview Series with the group that underwent the biggest transformation this past year: the centers. Ivica Zubac. Jay Huff. Larry Nance Jr. Indiana enters the season with an almost completely new-look center rotation — and arguably the position group with the most to prove. Brad and Ryan break down what to expect from each: Ivica Zubac — What does a true physical presence at the five unlock for Tyrese Haliburton and the Pacers offense? We talk expectations, projected production and how his game could evolve in Indiana. Jay Huff — Shooting, rim protection and a completely different look behind Zubac. How big of a role can Huff carve out this season? Larry Nance Jr. — The newest addition to the roster brings experience, versatility and another option for Rick Carlisle. Where does he fit into the rotation? We dive into projected roles and numbers, lineup possibilities, strengths, concerns and what success looks like for each player. It’s the newest position group on the Pacers roster — and maybe the one with the most to prove.

The Pacers are only a few days into training camp, but we’re already getting our first glimpse at what this new-look roster could become. Brad and Ryan break down the early notes from camp, starting with a bigger, longer and more versatile second unit — and why Indiana may somehow remain one of the deepest teams in the NBA despite all the changes this offseason. Then, it’s time to talk Ivica Zubac. Early reports about his conditioning have been encouraging, we’re seeing his ability to run the floor and finish alongside Indiana’s guards, and training camp footage even gave us a little glimpse of something unexpected…Are we getting Zubac threes?! We also dive into Braden Smith reportedly adding 15 pounds of muscle, what that could mean for his role and development this season, and how he fits into an increasingly competitive Pacers rotation. Finally, we look ahead to a loaded October for The Pacers Post Up and everything we have planned as we count down to Opening Night on October 21. Training camp is underway. The roster is taking shape. Pacers basketball is almost here.

Ryan breaks down the ultimate Indiana Pacers calendar guide for the upcoming season, analyzing what to watch for from Media Day through Training Camp, rotation battles, and key cap dates. Plus, we react to Tyrese Haliburton’s viral appearance on Boardroom Talks!

After revealing the bottom half of the Eastern Conference, it’s time to rank the teams that matter most. Brad and Ryan count down the East’s true contenders, debate whether Philadelphia has become the team to beat after adding LeBron James, and reveal exactly where they believe the Indiana Pacers belong entering the 2026-27 season.Has Indiana done enough this offseason with the additions of Ivica Zubac and Kelly Oubre Jr.? Who sits atop the conference? And are the Pacers still one of the NBA’s most overlooked championship threats? This is one you don’t want to miss!

Summer League is officially in the books, and we’re putting a bow on the Pacers week in Las Vegas. Jalen Slawson earns the second two-way contract, but one spot remains—which direction will Indiana go? We debate whether Ethan Thompson or Braden Smith has the inside track after Taelon Peter’s release. Plus, we react to Lu Dort landing in Atlanta, the former No. 1 overall pick Zaccharie Risacher heading to Dallas, Tyrese Haliburton making the rounds in New York with WWE and The Pat McAfee Show back in Indy, and we share our biggest takeaways from Chad Buchanan’s interview with Alex and Facci on Setting The Pace. Lots to unpack in a midweek offseason update!