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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This episode, Ryan and Brad discuss several intriguing names that have been linked to Indiana or could make sense as offseason targets, including Ayo Dosunmu, Naji Marshall, Yves Missi, and a true wild card in Jonathan Isaac. What would each bring to the roster, and which names make the most sense for the Pacers moving forward? We also discuss the possibility of Jay Huff heading to Boston and what that could mean for Indiana’s frontcourt depth and offseason plans. To wrap things up, we turn our attention to the NBA Finals, the antics surrounding the Knicks fan base following Game 3, and what we’re hoping to see the rest of the way as the series continues.

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It’s the fifth and final installment of our Player Prediction Series, and we’re wrapping things up with perhaps the biggest mystery on the Pacers roster: Ivica Zubac. After last season’s blockbuster trade, Pacers fans only got a brief glimpse of the team’s new center before a rib injury ended his season after just five games in a blue and gold uniform. We never got to see him share the floor with Tyrese Haliburton or Pascal Siakam, leaving plenty of questions heading into next season. How will Zubac’s numbers translate in Indiana? What impact can he have as the defensive anchor of this team? Will the Pacers finally solve their rebounding issues? And how does the offense evolve with a traditional center occupying the paint instead of the spacing provided by previous lineups? Ryan and Brad break down their statistical projections, expectations, and concerns for Indiana’s new man in the middle while discussing what success would look like in Year 1 of the Zubac era. Plus, we close out the show with a look ahead to Game 3 of the NBA Finals as the series shifts to Madison Square Garden.

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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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