In this episode of the Pacers Post Up Podcast, we break down the biggest moments from the NBA Draft and discuss how the results could impact the Indiana Pacers moving forward.

Topics covered include:

• NBA Draft recap and reactions
• The Pacers trading into the second round
• What Bradyen Smith brings to Indiana after a standout career at Purdue
• How Smith fits into the Pacers' roster and future plans
• What Pacers fans should watch for over the coming weeks

With the draft complete, attention now turns to free agency as Indiana looks to build on last season's success and continue competing in the Eastern Conference.

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The NBA Draft is here, trade season is heating up, and Brad and Ryan are back in the saddle to tackle the 10 biggest questions facing the league. Will Giannis Antetokounmpo finally be moved, and if so, where is he going? We discuss the growing buzz surrounding Boston and Miami and what a potential Giannis sweepstakes could look like. We also react to Trae Young’s massive new deal in Washington—a contract that may already be entering the conversation for one of the league’s worst—and what it says about the Wizards’ direction moving forward. From a Pacers perspective, we explore what “big” moves could realistically be on the table this offseason. Could Indiana make a surprise splash, or is continuity still the most likely path forward? Plus, we preview the top five picks in Tuesday night’s draft, discuss the prospects most likely to reshape the league, and go Around the Horn on some of the biggest stories making headlines across the NBA.

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The NBA season is officially over. The Knicks are champions, Jalen Brunson has his Finals MVP, and yes… Ryan gives New York their flowers. Brad, on the other hand, isn’t quite ready to go that far. In this season wrap-up episode, we discuss the Knicks’ championship run, Brunson’s Finals MVP performance, the conversation surrounding his contract and willingness to take less money, and the iconic Game 4 shot from IU’s OG Anunoby that helped swing the series. But more importantly, we shift our focus to what comes next. With Tyrese Haliburton expected back next season, the Pacers enter the offseason in a familiar position: overlooked. Despite a roster loaded with talent, Vegas oddsmakers and national media continue to underestimate Indiana’s ceiling, and that perceived disrespect could become a powerful motivator for a team with legitimate championship aspirations. The Knicks got their moment. Now it’s time for Indiana to begin writing its comeback story.

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