Locked On Pacers - Daily Podcast On The Indiana Pacers

The NBA trade deadline is in about three weeks. What should the Indiana Pacers be considering about Bennedict Mathurin's future and the timing of a center trade? Host Tony East breaks it all down. Everydayer Cl...Read more

The Indiana Pacers have won three games in a row. How did they beat the Boston Celtics, and what did Pascal Siakam do on the final possession for the game winner? Host Tony East breaks it all down. Everydayer C...Read more

The Indiana Pacers have won two-straight games and are seeing better play from their young talents. How are they winning and what are Ben Sheppard, Johnny Furphy, and Jarace Walker doing so well? Host Tony East and Ty...Read more

The Indiana Pacers clobbered a solid Miami Heat team on Saturday night in their best performance this season. How did they do it? Why did Andrew Nembhard, Johnny Furphy, and Jarace Walker pop? Host Tony East breaks it...Read more

The Indiana Pacers ended their 13-game losing streak by beating the Charlotte Hornets on Thursday night. How did the veterans carry the Pacers to victory? And Rick Carlisle earns win number 1,000 for his career. How d...Read more

The Indiana Pacers waived Tony Bradley this week. Why? What does it signal about their future plans (which includes keeping Bradley) and why did they keep Micah Potter? Host Tony East breaks it all down. Everyd...Read more

The Indiana Pacers have officially lost 13 games in a row for the first time in franchise history. How did they blow the 13th game against the Cleveland Cavaliers? Why was this a better loss? Host Tony East breaks it...Read more

The Indiana Pacers are losing in a different manner every single game. How? And how has Micah Potter seized a bigger role? Host Tony East is joined by Jon Washburn, formerly of 8 Points, 9 Seconds, to break it down an...Read more

The Indiana Pacers were up 12 early in the second quarter vs the Orlando Magic. They were down double digits at halftime. How did the Pacers blow it in the same quarter again? What went right and wrong otherwise? Host...Read more

The Indiana Pacers shot much better than the San Antonio Spurs and still got blown out. Why were the Pacers so bad in the possession battle? Host Tony East breaks it down before discussing key rotational changes for M...Read more

2026 is here. What will the year be all about for the Indiana Pacers on and off the court? Host Tony East breaks it down after discussing the possibility that the Pacers keep Micah Potter longer than expected....Read more

The Indiana Pacers had a 10-point second half lead against the Orlando Magic. Then, their offense fell apart and they came up short. What happened? What changed and was better? Host Tony East breaks it all down....Read more

2025 is over, and it was the best calendar year in Indiana Pacers history. Host Tony East is joined by Derek Kramer from iPacerblog to rehash all of the great moments from 2025. Everydayer Club If you ne...Read more

The Indiana Pacers were rarely close to the Houston Rockets on Monday as they lost their ninth-straight game. How did it all happen? Host Tony East breaks it down and discusses Kam Jones playing rotation minutes. <...Read more

A key contract deadline is just 10 days away for NBA teams - why the Indiana Pacers should make a move. Plus, another way the team can attack trades and how they should approach the rotation with health improving. Hos...Read more

The Indiana Pacers were winning by 2 with 13 minutes left in Miami... then lost to the Heat by 26. What happened down the stretch? Host Tony East breaks it down and discusses Aaron Nesmith's return from injury....Read more

The Indiana Pacers defense fell apart in a blowout loss versus the Boston Celtics on Friday night. What went wrong for the Pacers? And why did they sign center Micah Potter? Host Tony East breaks it all down. E...Read more

The Indiana Pacers can't shoot and are very injured. How much have those things actually impacted the team's season? Host Tony East breaks it down after giving the Pacers some Christmas presents. Everydayer Clu...Read more

The Indiana Pacers have a poor record yet some very revealing lineup combinations data. What do they need to think about changing in their rotation? Host Tony East breaks it down before discussing why a move at center...Read more

The Indiana Pacers are really struggling to score the ball right now. Why? How can they get back in the win column after getting blown out by the Milwaukee Bucks? Host Tony East breaks it all down. Everydayer C...Read more

The Indiana Pacers were up 20 in the second half against the Boston Celtics. Then, they missed almost every shot the rest of the way. What changed as the Pacers lost their fifth game in a row? Host Tony East breaks it...Read more

Andrew Nembhard has very poor +/- and net rating numbers this season. Why?? And what made the Pacers decide to bring back James Wiseman? Host Tony East breaks it all down before discussing other important Pacers trade...Read more

The Indiana Pacers were blown out by the New Orleans Pelicans on a poor defensive night with an all-time bad shooting performance. Did anything go well? What inspired Johnny Furphy's career outing? Host Tony East brea...Read more

The Indiana Pacers led by 16 in the second half against the New York Knicks on Thursday night yet came up short. Why? What went wrong late? Host Tony East breaks it down before looking at the Pacers new starting lineu...Read more

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The NBA trade landscape is forming, what all do the Indiana Pacers need to consider? Host Tony East has some thoughts, then discusses the Pacers signing forward Gabe McGlothan. Everydayer Club If you nev...Read more

This season is about learning for the Indiana Pacers. Have they learned enough about their team and players to make more informed decisions? Host Tony East is joined by Kyle Taylor from iPacersblog and Pacersrecap to...Read more

December 15 is the unofficial start of trade season in the NBA. What will the Indiana Pacers be thinking about internally as the 2026 trade deadline starts to matter? Host Tony East is joined by Rhett Bauer to break i...Read more

The Indiana Pacers lost by nearly 20 points at home vs the Washington Wizards on Sunday. How did that even happen? Why were the Pacers so lethargic and poor on offense? Host Tony East breaks it all down. Everyd...Read more

The Indiana Pacers were ahead by five with eight minutes to go in Philadelphia. They lost the game by 15. What went wrong in the final minutes? Why couldn't the Pacers stop Joel Embiid? Host Tony East breaks it all do...Read more

The Indiana Pacers opted to move on from Jeremiah Robinson-Earl and sign Garrison Mathews to a standard contract. Why? Host Tony East breaks it down before opening the mailbag and talking center targets, long-term pie...Read more

The Indiana Pacers are reportedly in the market for a starting center. Why? What makes sense? Does Daniel Gafford? Host Tony East and Derek Schultz from IBJ, Locked On Colts, and more joins to break it down before dis...Read more

It's the NBA Cup break, a prefect time for reflection. Host Tony East answers listener questions about the Pacers, including the team's ability to afford Bennedict Mathurin and a big man, interviews, and more....Read more

The Indiana Pacers picked up their 4th win in 6 games by beating the Sacramento Kings on Monday. How did they do it? Why were their jumpers on point from their top talents? Host Tony East breaks it all down. Ev...Read more

The NBA Cup break is approaching for the Indiana Pacers. Can they turn their season around during the break again? Plus, what moves does the team have coming up? Host Tony East breaks it all down. Everydayer Cl...Read more

The Indiana Pacers toppled the Chicago Bulls for their fifth win of the season on Friday night. How did Pascal Siakam, Bennedict Mathurin, and Andrew Nembhard lead the team to victory? Host Tony East breaks it down be...Read more

The Indiana Pacers are 4-18 and have a ton of in-game inconsistency. What is the difference between that and just bad? Host Tony East chats with Eddie Garrison from the Pacers Radio Network and 107.5 The Fan about tha...Read more

The Indiana Pacers played well for about 42 minutes against the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday. Unfortunately for them, the game is 48 minutes long. Host Tony East describes what went wrong in the other 6 minutes and det...Read more

The Indiana Pacers 2025-26 season is 1/4th of the way done. What did the team show in the first quarter of the year? What was learned? And what will the second 1/4th be about? Host Tony East is joined by Derek Kramer...Read more

The Indiana Pacers winning streak ended as the Cleveland Cavaliers crushed them on Monday. Why were the Pacers so bad on the glass? Where did their defense go? Host Tony East breaks it all down before discussing Garri...Read more

The Indiana Pacers are making more moves, this time waiving RayJ Dennis and signing guard Ethan Thompson to a two-way contract. Why? Host Tony East explains before diving deep into the Pacers new lineups and defensive...Read more

The Indiana Pacers toppled the Chicago Bulls thanks to a Pascal Siakam game winner with 0.1 seconds to go. How did they do it? Host Tony East breaks down the trends and the shot that got the Pacers with number four.</...Read more

The Indiana Pacers crushed the Washington Wizards by 33 on Saturday night, and they can thank their improving defense for the win. Host Tony East breaks it down and discusses Jay Huff moving back into the starting fiv...Read more

More trade rumors concerning the Indiana Pacers were published this week. Do they make sense? Could Pascal Siakam be a 2026 NBA All-Star in the new All-Star format? What a 2-16 start really means. Host Tony East break...Read more

The Indiana Pacers were better against the Toronto Raptors, but one 22-0 Raptors run and a Brandon Ingram buzzer beater were the difference. What went wrong for the Pacers? Who shined and didn't? Host Tony East breaks...Read more

The Indiana Pacers chose a center by committee approach. Is that working? What has it revealed about the team's centers? Plus, how Bennedict Mathurin is scoring past fit and Andrew Nembhard is asked to do much. Host T...Read more

The Indiana Pacers fell by five against the Detroit Pistons on Monday night. What went wrong for the Pacers? Why couldn't they win despite better outings from Jarace Walker and T.J. McConnell? Host Tony East breaks it...Read more

The Indiana Pacers haven't given enough around Pascal Siakam, Bennedict Mathurin, and Andrew Nembhard. What can the team do better around them? How can the offense improve? Host Tony East is joined by Will Furr, forme...Read more

The Indiana Pacers got a career high scoring night from Andrew Nembhard and 79 combined points from Pascal Siakam, Bennedict Mathurin, and Nembhard. Why wasn't it enough to beat the Cleveland Cavaliers? Host Tony East...Read more

The Indiana Pacers signed Jeremiah Robinson-Earl (again) as well as Garrison Mathews on Thursday. Why? And why are they waiving Monte Morris? Host Tony East breaks it all down. Support Us By Supporting Our Spon...Read more

The Indiana Pacers beat the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday night for their second win of the season. How did they get it? What did Jay Huff, Pascal Siakam, and Bennedict Mathurin do so well? Host Tony East breaks it a...Read more

The Indiana Pacers have tried many different starting lineups. What is the right choice to maximize their rotation? Plus, why the Pacers are about to make a transaction and their recent inclusion in a trade rumor. Hos...Read more

The Indiana Pacers dropped their eighth game in a row, falling to the Detroit Pistons by 15. What went wrong in Bennedict Mathurin's return? Who shined? Host Tony East breaks it all down. Support Us By Supporti...Read more

The Indiana Pacers are 1-12, the worst start in franchise history. How did this happen? What can the team do to turn things around or at least find some silver linings? And what will Bennedict Mathurin's return mean f...Read more

The Indiana Pacers fell against the Toronto Raptors on Saturday to fall to 1-12, the worst start in franchise history. What went wrong? Why couldn't anyone besides Pascal Siakam or Andrew Nembhard score? Host Tony Eas...Read more

The Indiana Pacers were blown out once again on Thursday night as the Phoenix Suns beat them 133-98. What went wrong? Plus, Aaron Nesmith goes down with an injury. What now? Host Tony East breaks it all down. S...Read more

The Indiana Pacers and Phoenix Suns both have an NBA Finals loss this decade. What can the Pacers learn from the Suns missteps in their post-Finals season(s)? Host Tony East is joined by Ben Garcia from Locked On Suns...Read more

The Indiana Pacers finally had a decent offensive night in Utah... and still lost to the Jazz by 24 points. What went wrong on defense? Why did the Pacers give up 152 points? Host Tony East breaks it down before discu...Read more

The Indiana Pacers are 10 games into their 2025-26 season. What must they do better offensively? How has Andrew Nembhard looked at point guard? Are Jarace Walker and Ben Sheppard developing? Host Tony East is joined b...Read more

The Indiana Pacers offense failed them again as they were crushed 114-83 by the Golden State Warriors on Sunday. What went wrong for the Pacers? Only 83 points? Why didn't Pascal Siakam play? Host Tony East breaks it...Read more

The Indiana Pacers fell to 1-8 with a 117-100 loss to the Denver Nuggets. Why can't the Pacers score? What can they do better? Plus, how did Andrew Nembhard (return) and Monte Morris (first game) look? Host Tony East...Read more

The Indiana Pacers will waive guard Mac McClung and sign veteran point guard Monte Morris. Why? Is that the right move? Host Tony East breaks it down before discussing Pascal Siakam's minutes and clutch time stats....Read more

The Indiana Pacers fell 112-103 at home to the Brooklyn Nets. Why couldn't the Pacers beat the previously-winless Nets? Why do the Pacers have the worst record in the league? Host Tony East breaks it all down as well...Read more

The Indiana Pacers have a bottom-three offense so far this season. Why? How much of it is injuries? What can the Pacers do to fix it? Host Tony East breaks it all down before looking ahead toward Pacers-Nets. S...Read more

The Indiana Pacers lost two players to injury but still battled back to tie the game late vs the Milwaukee Bucks. Then, Giannis Antetokounmpo broke their hearts at the buzzer. Host Tony East breaks down the game, Myle...Read more

The Indiana Pacers are finally in the win column after beating the Golden State Warriors on Saturday, but that was just one day after an ugly loss vs the Atlanta Hawks. Host Tony East breaks down both games before cha...Read more

The Indiana Pacers and Atlanta Hawks kick off NBA Cup play tonight. What makes the NBA Cup fun and enjoyable? How can the Pacers start off cup play with a win? Host Tony East is joined by Locked On Hawks host Brad Row...Read more

The Indiana Pacers missed a buzzer-beating three that would have given them a win against the Dallas Mavericks and only scored 105 points. Why was the offense so poor? What do they need to end their losing skid? Host...Read more

Sorry for audio issues!!! The Indiana Pacers have changed their roster, can it help them overcome their injuries? What else must they do better? Host Tony East is joined be Kevin Bowen of 107.5 The Fan to break it all...Read more

The Indiana Pacers waived James Wiseman and brought in Mac McClung. Why? What does it say about the team's roster and injury outlook? Host Tony East breaks it down before looking at the Pacers shot making this season....Read more

The Indiana Pacers lost to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday night despite a late push. What kept the Wolves ahead? Host Tony East breaks it all down, include an injury to Obi Toppin, the 0-3 record, and more. <...Read more

The Indiana Pacers fell to 0-2 after getting crushed by the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday. What went wrong? Is it even possible to answer that with all of the team's injuries at guard? Host Tony East breaks it all dow...Read more

Despite outstanding games from Bennedict Mathurin and Pascal Siakam, the Indiana Pacers fell short against the OKC Thunder on opening night in double overtime. Why? Host Tony East and Adam Friedman break it down by ov...Read more

The Indiana Pacers begin the 2025-26 season tonight in an NBA Finals rematch against the OKC Thunder. How much emotion will be in the game? Can the Pacers get it done? What will it take? Host Tony East and Locked On T...Read more

The 2025-26 NBA season is here and the Indiana Pacers begin play tomorrow. How will they follow up their NBA Finals journey, and what can they do to make this season as successful as possible? Host Tony East is joined...Read more

Aaron Nesmith signed a contract extension. Bennedict Mathurin didn't. Kam Jones got arrested. It was a busy day, and host Tony East quickly breaks it all down before Kyle Taylor joins for a deep dive into the Indiana...Read more

The Indiana Pacers cut Cam Payne and their Exhibit 10 players this weekend. Why? What is the plan with four centers and few healthy point guards? Host Tony East breaks it all down before talking about contract extensi...Read more

The local experts from the Locked On NBA Channel kick off the Locked On NBA Squad Show East by breaking down which team the Eastern Conference runs through after major injuries to the Boston Celtics and Indiana Pacers...Read more

The Indiana Pacers lost by 29 to the San Antonio Spurs to close out the preseason. What went wrong? And what steps did the Pacers take to evaluate their team in San Antonio? Host Tony East breaks it all down. S...Read more

Netflix released Starting 5, a documentary series that follows Tyrese Haliburton (and other players) throughout the 2024-25 NBA season. What did the documentary reveal about Haliburton, the Pacers, their NBA Finals ru...Read more

The 2025-26 GM Survey is out, and NBA general managers revealed a lot about the Indiana Pacers. What did they get right and wrong? Plus, a closer look at injuries, Malcolm Brogdon, Keegan Murray, rebounding, and more....Read more

The Indiana Pacers center rotation has been inconsistent in the preseason. How should the Pacers feel about it? Host Tony East and Tom Lewis from Indy Cornrows team up to discuss it before looking at reasons for optim...Read more

Bennedict Mathurin went off for 31 points Monday night, but it wasn't enough for the Indiana Pacers to beat Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs. What went wrong? Host Tony East breaks down Mathurin's night as...Read more

Cam Payne made his Indiana Pacers debut on Saturday night and Isaiah Jackson played a much better game. What is the current status of Indiana's point guard and center battle? Host Tony East breaks it all down in a sec...Read more

The Indiana Pacers beat the OKC Thunder in preseason action on Saturday night. What did Bennedict Mathurin and Obi Toppin do so well? How did Taelon Peter shine and lead the team in scoring? Host Tony East breaks it d...Read more

The Indiana Pacers will be without T.J. McConnell for at least a month with a hamstring injury. What does it mean? How will they adjust? Plus, why did they waive Delon Wright and sign Cam Payne? Host Tony East is join...Read more

The Indiana Pacers already have multiple injuries at point guard. How does it change their roster battle in training camp? Host Tony East breaks it down before sharing more thoughts on Pacers vs Minnesota Timberwolves...Read more

The Indiana Pacers won in overtime over the Minnesota Timberwolves to kick off preseason play. What went right and wrong for the Pacers in the game? What do injuries to T.J. McConnell and Delon Wright mean? Host Tony...Read more

The Indiana Pacers begin preseason play Tuesday night. What are the keys to a successful Pacers preseason? Host Tony East is joined by Ben Gibson from iPacersblog to break it down before discussing why Jay Huff dunks...Read more

The Indiana Pacers held their 2025-26 intrasquad scrimmage on Sunday. What did they show? Who shined and what little things stood out? Host Tony East was there and breaks it down before discussing the upcoming season...Read more

The Indiana Pacers are one week into 2025 training camp. What have we learned about the team so far? Why has James Wiseman impressed? Host Tony East breaks it all down. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!...Read more

The 2021 NBA Draft class just finished battling restricted free agency. What should Bennedict Mathurin think of that experience when it comes to his own free agency and extension talks with the Indiana Pacers? Host To...Read more

The 2025-26 NBA season starts soon. How will the Eastern Conference standings shake out? Where will the Indiana Pacers land? Host Tony East is joined by Shane Young from Forbes to break it down. Support Us By...Read more

The Indiana Pacers held 2025 media day on Monday, unofficially starting the 2025-26 season. What was learned about the team during media day, and why does it all matter? Host Tony East and Derek Kramer from iPacersblo...Read more

The point guard position will look very different for the Indiana Pacers this season. Host Tony East goes in depth on Andrew Nembhard, T.J. McConnell, and Delon Wright ahead of 2025-26. Support Us By Supporting...Read more

It's time for another episode of the NBA Squad! Today we are breaking down the Houston Rockets' nightmare Fred VanVleet injury, what we want to see from NBA Media Days, whether or not the Oklahoma City Thunder can tak...Read more

The Indiana Pacers front office spoke on Thursday. What did they reveal about their team and players for 2025-26? And why is Delon Wright signing instead of Monte Morris? Host Tony East breaks it all down. Supp...Read more

Teams can change quickly in the modern NBA. Which Indiana Pacers players are most likely to still be on the roster in two years? And why? Host Tony East is joined by Zion Brown from Roundtable and Right Up Meridian to...Read more

The Indiana Pacers will sign veteran guard Monte Morris to a contract. Why? What does the point guard bring to the Pacers? What does it mean for the other players in a camp battle? Host Tony East breaks it down. <...Read more

The Indiana Pacers 2025-26 season begins in about a week. What are the biggest storylines that will follow the team all season? Host Tony East is joined by Dustin Dopirak from the Indianapolis Star to break it all dow...Read more

The Indiana Pacers have been connected to some point guards and Jalen Slawson is coming to training camp. What does it all mean for the back end of the Pacers roster? Host Tony East breaks it all down. Support...Read more

The Indiana Pacers have a ton of young talent at shooting guard. What are the keys to their upcoming seasons? Host Tony East goes in depth on Bennedict Mathurin, Ben Sheppard, and Kam Jones upcoming seasons. Su...Read more

The Indiana Pacers have a ton of intrigue surrounding their roster this season. Who are the most interesting players locally, and nationally, and why? Host Tony East is joined by Dan Favale from Bleacher Report and Ha...Read more

The NBA is great. What rules changes could make it better? And why would those changes impact the Indiana Pacers and Rick Carlisle? Host Tony East is joined by ex-Miller Time Podcast host Dave Searle to discuss it all...Read more

Many players have their best games against the Indiana Pacers. Who are the most notorious ones, and what does it say about the Pacers franchise and team building? Host Tony East is joined by Jay Rigdon to break it dow...Read more

Every Indiana Pacers wing - Aaron Nesmith, Jarace Walker, and Johnny Furphy - are important and interesting this season. Can they all have a successful season? What would it take? Host Tony East breaks it all down....Read more

Can the Indiana Pacers or Toronto Raptors make noise in the middle/top of the Eastern Conference? Host Tony East and Locked On Raptors host Sean Woodley break it down and discuss what Pascal Siakam as a number one opt...Read more

Myles Turner spent 10 years with the Indiana Pacers before leaving this offseason. What is his legacy with the Pacers after the last two months changed things? Host Tony East is joined by Derek Kramer from iPacers.com...Read more

The Indiana Pacers have both Pascal Siakam and Obi Toppin as their power forwards for the coming season. Can those two players keep getting better? What about the two-way guys? Host Tony East breaks it all down....Read more

The Locked On NBA top 100 is here! Where do Indiana Pacers players sit among the NBA's best 100 players? Host Tony East breaks it all down and looks at who could rise and fall next year. Support Us By Supportin...Read more

The NBA offseason is all but done. The regular season approaches. What are experts getting right and wrong about the Indiana Pacers when they look back and forwards? Host Tony East breaks it all down. Support U...Read more

Pablo Torre broke a crazy potential scandal involving Kawhi Leonard, the Los Angeles Clippers, Steve Ballmer and some suspicious money. NBA Squad breaks down all that we know, what this could mean for the league and m...Read more

The Indiana Pacers have four centers under contract in Isaiah Jackson, Jay Huff, James Wiseman, and Tony Bradley. None of them have a ton of starting experience. Can they have successful seasons? What will it take? Ho...Read more

Some want the Indiana Pacers to tank in 2025-26 without Tyrese Haliburton. But they're too good to do it. Host Tony East explains why before providing solutions for the NBA's tanking problem. Support Us By Suppor...Read more

Bennedict Mathurin and Aaron Nesmith are eligible for contract extensions. Should they get one from the Indiana Pacers? Host Tony East is joined by Rhett Bauer to break it down. Support Us By Supporting Our Spons...Read more

The 2026 offseason might be a busy one for the Indiana Pacers. Why is it so important? Host Tony East breaks it all down, including the many extension options and important free agents/players. Listener Survey...Read more

What are the odds the Indiana Pacers trade for a center this season? Host Tony East and Indy sports commentator Jimmy Cook team up for their fourth installment of "What Are The Odds?" Where they run through the odds o...Read more

Tyrese Haliburton talked rehab, and host Tony East was there. East also discusses other impactful Pacers news, including T.J. McConnell pitching, front office connections to Toronto Raptors, assistant coaching changes...Read more

James Wiseman has been underdiscussed this offseason. How will he contribute for the Indiana Pacers this season? Host Tony East breaks it all down. Plus, a look at free agent veteran point guards before Danny Cunningh...Read more

The Indiana Pacers and New York Knicks rivalry is back on after two straight meetings in the playoffs. Where are things headed for both franchises? Will the Pacers stay better than the Knicks? Host Tony East chats wit...Read more

The Indiana Pacers have the betting favorite for Most Improved Player on their roster for 2025-26. Can a Pacer win a major award this year? Host Tony East dives into them all from MVP on down. Support Us By Suppo...Read more

The Indiana Pacers and head coach Rick Carlisle agreed to a multiyear contract extension on Wednesday. Why does it make sense? What makes now the right time? Host Tony East breaks it all down before discussing recent...Read more

Heading into a new season with new expectations, Pacers players won't be productive in the same ways. Can Andrew Nembhard handle a bigger role at point guard? Will Pascal Siakam be an important passer? Host Tony East...Read more

The Indiana Pacers 2025-26 schedule is out, and it's a weird one. Host Tony East is joined by Adam Friedman to look at the hardest stretches of schedule, the key times for the Pacers, and make final record predictions...Read more

Myles Turner is on the Milwaukee Bucks after leaving the Indiana Pacers. How much does his swap impact the rivalry between the two teams? What are the Bucks getting in Turner? Host Tony East and Locked On Bucks host J...Read more

The Indiana Pacers and Boston Celtics have been described as taking a gap year in 2025-26. But that term stinks. Host Tony East and Locked On Celtics host John Karalis break down what the coming season will be about f...Read more

The Indiana Pacers added three new players this offseason in Jay Huff, Kam Jones, and Taelon Peter. How will they help the Pacers? Host Tony East dove into the numbers and watched more film to find out. Support U...Read more

The Indiana Pacers win total projection is 38.5 by oddsmakers, will they exceed that number? Plus, will Bennedict Mathurin lead the team in scoring? Where will the Pacers rank on offense and defense? Host Tony East is...Read more

Rick Carlisle says that Bennedict Mathurin will start for the Indiana Pacers this season. Host Tony East explains why that's the right move before discussing some free agency and coaching updates. Plus, why the NBA's...Read more

Indiana Pacers offseason mailbag part 2! Host Tony East answers your questions from Twitter + Bluesky, including thoughts on if the Pacers could tank this year, grading their offseason, and so much more. Suppor...Read more

Indiana Pacers offseason mailbag part 1! Host Tony East answers your questions from Twitter + Bluesky, including thoughts on a Bennedict Mathurin extension, Ben Sheppard island, trade deadline plans, and more....Read more

The Indiana Pacers may be done in NBA free agency. But what else can/will they still do in this offseason? Host Tony East breaks down all of the potentially coming moves. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!</...Read more

What will Pascal Siakam look like as a first option? How much can T.J. McConnell fight off aging? Will Tony Bradley make the Pacers roster? Host Tony East dives into big questions about the Pacers veterans. Sup...Read more

Jay Huff, Kam Jones, and Taelon Peter are the new Indiana Pacers players. Those who covered them before join host Tony East to break down their skills today - Andrew Fleck of AnonymousEagle.come talks Kam Jones, Joe M...Read more

The Indiana Pacers lost Myles Turner and have many young centers. What is the team's long-term outlook at center? What type of big men should they be looking to trade for? Host Tony East breaks it all down. Sup...Read more

What is the best way for the Indiana Pacers to use Jay Huff this season? What will be the team's best lineups in 2025-26 on offense and defense? Host Tony East breaks that down and so much more. Support Us By S...Read more

The Indiana Pacers will be missing Tyrese Haliburton and Myles Turner next season. They will have slightly different goals. How should they build their rotation for 2025-26? Host Tony East is joined by Tyler Smith fro...Read more

The Indiana Pacers signed Taelon Peter to a two-way contract on Thursday. Why? Is keeping him and (possibly) losing Enrique Freeman the right choice? Host Tony East breaks it down before discussing Johnny Furphy's ESP...Read more

Indiana Pacers GM Chad Buchanan opened up about the offseason on Setting The Pace, Tyrese Haliburton talked injury and recovery on the Pat McAfee Show, and so much more happened in Pacers land recently. Host Tony East...Read more

With the dust settled on much of the NBA offseason, what moves do the Indiana Pacers care about the most besides their own? From Demond Bane to the Orlando Magic to the Utah Jazz selling, host Tony East breaks it all...Read more

The NBA offseason and free agency is about to wind down, especially with summer league in the rearview mirror. What will the final stages of free agency look like for the Indiana Pacers? Host Tony East breaks it all d...Read more

The Indiana Pacers finished up summer league play over the weekend. What did Johnny Furphy, Kam Jones, Enrique Freeman, Quenton Jackson, RayJ Dennis, and Taelon Peter display in the five Las Vegas games? Host Tony Eas...Read more

The Indiana Pacers toppled the New Orleans Pelicans to finish 2025 summer league play at 3-2. How did they get it done? Host Tony East breaks down the win, including strong outings from Enrique Freeman, RayJ Dennis, a...Read more

Damian Lillard's return to Portland shakes up the NBA landscape. What's behind this unexpected move? The Locked on NBA Squad Show panel dives into Lillard's decision, debating its impact on the Blazers and young star Sco...Read more

Kam Jones and Enrique Freeman were excellent as the Indiana Pacers beat the New York Knicks in summer league. How did they thrive and lead in a victory? Host Tony East breaks it all down, including Taelon Peter's perf...Read more

The Indiana Pacers won't have Tyrese Haliburton this season. How should their play style shift as a result? How wild can they get from a strategy perspective? What will it mean for their point guards and centers? Host...Read more

The Indiana Pacers roster feels mostly set with free agency winding down. Which players on the Pacers now have the biggest questions facing their upcoming season? Host Tony East breaks it all down. Support Us B...Read more

The Indiana Pacers fell to the Chicago Bulls in their third 2025 summer league game, but all of the key players were effective. Host Tony East breaks down Johnny Furphy shining, Kam Jones stepping up, and so much more...Read more

The Indiana Pacers roster looks relatively full. What comes next for them in 2025 NBA free agency? And what does Myles Turner's departure change in this offseason and the next? Host Tony East breaks it all down....Read more

The Indiana Pacers started well, then were rough the rest of the way in summer league loss vs the OKC Thunder. What changed? Why did Johnny Furphy and Taelon Peter stand out as positives? Host Tony East breaks it all...Read more

Isaiah Jackson is back with the Indiana Pacers after signing a three-year deal. Why did he come back? What makes it the right move for the Pacers? Host Tony East breaks it down before discussing James Wiseman, then My...Read more

The Indiana Pacers started slow, then came back from down 16 to beat the Cavaliers to open summer league. How did they do it? Host Tony East breaks it all down, including terrific outings from Quenton Jackson and RayJ...Read more

Taelon Peter was playing Division II basketball 14 months ago. Now, he's in the NBA with the Indiana Pacers. How did he improve so much at Liberty University and become such an efficient player and draftable prospect?...Read more

The Indiana Pacers signed rookie guard Kam Jones and re-signed guard Quenton Jackson on Tuesday. Why? What will they bring to the team, and what do their signings suggest about the rest of free agency? Host Tony East...Read more

Indiana Pacers President of Basketball Operations Kevin Pritchard spoke to reporters on Monday. What did he reveal about Myles Turner's departure, Tyrese Haliburton's injury, James Wiseman, and so much more? Host Tony...Read more

Myles Turner is gone. Jay Huff and two draft picks are in. What should be made of the Indiana Pacers offseason so far? Host Tony East and Derek Schultz from the IBJ and Query & Schultz break it all down. Suppor...Read more

The Indiana Pacers finally made a move and did so for center depth, bringing in Jay Huff from the Memphis Grizzlies. Why? What will Huff bring to the Pacers? Host Tony East breaks it all down. Support Us By Sup...Read more

The Indiana Pacers held their first summer league practice on Friday. Whe are the most important players on the team, and what does it all mean for the roster this season? Host Tony East breaks it all down. Sup...Read more

The Indiana Pacers are headed toward a strange season without Tyrese Haliburton. They lost Myles Turner. What should they prioritize? What is the latest on Turner and Pacers free agency reporting? Host Tony East break...Read more

NBA free agency shakeups have reshaped the league landscape. But which moves will actually impact the standings? Nick Angstadt and a panel of NBA analysts break down the Houston Rockets' offseason spending spree, the Los...Read more

The Indiana Pacers have yet to make an addition in free agency. Where does free agency go for them now that Myles Turner is gone? Deandre Ayton heads to the LA Lakers, what else is there at center? Host Tony East brea...Read more

The Indiana Pacers lost Myles Turner to the Milwaukee Bucks for essentially nothing. Now what? How can they pivot at the center spot? Host Tony East breaks it all down. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!...Read more

Myles Turner will reportedly leave the Indiana Pacers for the Milwaukee Bucks in a stunner. How did this happen for the Pacers and Turner? What comes next for the Pacers? Host Tony East breaks it all down. Supp...Read more

NBA free agency is underway, but the Indiana Pacers haven't done a thing yet. Why haven't they agreed to a deal with Myles Turner yet? What moves that have happened so far impact the Pacers? And what do the latest rum...Read more

2025 NBA free agency is emerging, and the Indiana Pacers made their first moves on Sunday by sending Isaiah Jackson a qualifying offer and exercising Tony Bradley's team option. Why did they do it? What does it mean f...Read more

Free agency begins for the Indiana Pacers... basically now. What considerations does the team have with Myles Turner? What should they do with Isaiah Jackson and other centers? Plus, how Bennedict Mathurin and Obi Top...Read more

Kam Jones and Taelon Peter are members of the Indiana Pacers after the 2025 NBA Draft. What do they bring to the Pacers? Host Tony East is joined by Ben Pfeifer from Sportscasting to break it all down. Support...Read more

The Indiana Pacers drafted Kam Jones (38th) and Taelon Peter (54th) in the second round of the 2025 NBA Draft. Why? What do those players bring to the team? Host Tony East breaks it all down. Support Us By Supp...Read more

The 2025 NBA Draft started on Wednesday, and the Indiana Pacers will begin making selections on Thursday. What do the Pacers need to consider in the draft? Why did they trade for the 38th pick in the draft on Wednesda...Read more

The Indiana Pacers offseason is officially here. What do they need to consider financially? What rules will they deal with? What is going to happen with Myles Turner? Why will you hear Bennedict Mathurin, Obi Toppin,...Read more

The Indiana Pacers were so close to an NBA Championship but came up just short. What were the small differences in the NBA Finals? Why couldn't they beat the OKC Thunder? Plus, Tyrese Haliburton has a torn Achilles of...Read more

The Indiana Pacers suffered a devastating loss in Game 7 of the NBA Finals, their biggest game in franchise history. Tyrese Haliburton went down with a crushing injury. Why couldn't the Pacers get it done? How much di...Read more

Tonight, the Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder battle in Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals. What will it take for the Pacers to win and earn their first NBA Championship? Host Tony East and former co-host Adam Frie...Read more

Host Tony East caught up with Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder players to talk about the NBA Finals before Game 7. Hear from Pascal Siakam, T.J. McConnell, Andrew Nembhard, Myles Turner, Ben Sheppard, Obi Topp...Read more

The Indiana Pacers played their best game of the 2025 NBA Finals in Game 6. How did they stomp the OKC Thunder? Can they do it again, and what does it mean for Game 7? Host Tony East and Locked On Thunder host Rylan S...Read more

The Indiana Pacers crushed the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 6 of the 2025 NBA Finals. How did they do it? What made a banged-up Tyrese Haliburton so effective? Host Tony East breaks it all down and looks toward Game...Read more

NBA mock draft madness! Who's the top pick and where will they land? Nick Angstadt and the Locked On NBA Squad dive into a thrilling mock draft, exploring potential picks and blockbuster trades. From the 76ers eyeing Ace...Read more

The Indiana Pacers play Game 6 of the NBA Finals tonight. Can they fight off elimination with Tyrese Haliburton injured? What will it take to force a Game 7? Host Tony East is joined by James Boyd from The Athletic an...Read more

Host Tony East caught up with Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder players to talk about the NBA Finals before Game 6. Hear from Tyrese Haliburton, Andrew Nembhard, Aaron Nesmith, Myles Turner, Bennedict Mathurin,...Read more

Tyrese Haliburton has a calf injury. What did it mean in Game 5 of the NBA Finals, and what will it mean going forward? And what else went wrong for the Indiana Pacers in their Game 5 loss to the OKC Thunder? Host Ton...Read more

Surprise! The Indiana Pacers make a trade during the NBA Finals. Why did they send the 23rd overall pick to the New Orleans Pelicans for a 2026 first rounder? Host Tony East breaks it down from every angle. Sup...Read more

The Indiana Pacers dropped Game 5 of the NBA Finals and are on the brink of elimination down 3-2. What went wrong in Game 5? Why did Tyrese Haliburton struggle? What comes next vs OKC Thunder? Host Tony East breaks it...Read more

Locked On’s five episode NBA Mock Draft is here. For every episode of the 2025 Locked On NBA Mock Draft search Locked On NBA Draft wherever you get your podcasts. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! O...Read more

The Indiana Pacers need to bounce back against the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 5 of the NBA Finals. How can they do it? What is important for them to win on the court and mentally? Host Tony East and Dave Searle fro...Read more

Host Tony East caught up with Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder players to talk about the NBA Finals before Game 5. Hear from Aaron Nesmith, Andrew Nembhard, Myles Turner, Obi Toppin, Ben Sheppard, Chet Holmgre...Read more

The Indiana Pacers looked like they were about to be up 3-1 in the NBA Finals. Then, the OKC Thunder stole Game 4. What happened? Can the Pacers recover in Game 5? What will the series look like now? Host Tony East an...Read more

The Indiana Pacers held a late lead over the OKC Thunder in Game 4 of the NBA Finals. Then, a disaster as they blew it. What went wrong for the Pacers late? How much does it change the series? What happens next? Host...Read more

The Indiana Pacers played a strong defensive game during Game 3 of the 2025 NBA Finals. Can they do it again? What else went well in Game 3 vs the OKC Thunder? Host Tony East and Locked On Thunder host Rylan Stiles br...Read more

Host Tony East caught up with Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder players to talk about the NBA Finals before Game 4. Hear from Aaron Nesmith, T.J. McConnell, Obi Toppin, Bennedict Mathurin, Andrew Nembhard, Chet...Read more

The Indiana Pacers are up 2-1 in the NBA Finals after their bench played a fantastic Game 3. Host Tony East breaks down terrific nights from Bennedict Mathurin, T.J. McConnell, and Obi Toppin as well as stars Tyrese H...Read more

NBA playoffs ignite fierce debates. Who's the real superstar? Are the Thunder destined for dynasty status? Matt Moore, Danny Cunningham, Jake Madison, and Ku join Nick Angstadt to dissect memorable playoff moments. They...Read more

What must the Indiana Pacers do better in the 2025 NBA Finals? With Game 3 tonight against the OKC Thunder, host Tony East is joined by Dustin Dopirak of the Indianapolis Star to look at the keys to the game and more...Read more

Host Tony East caught up with Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder players to talk about the NBA Finals before Game 3. Hear from Tyrese Haliburton, Myles Turner, Thomas Bryant, Ben Sheppard, Chet Holmgren, Aaron W...Read more

The Indiana Pacers are tied at 1-1 in the NBA Finals after getting crushed in Game 2 by the OKC Thunder. What did the Thunder do better in Game 2? Where do the Pacers need to be better? Host Tony East and Locked On Th...Read more

The Indiana Pacers offense struggled in Game 2 of the NBA Finals. The OKC Thunder shut down Tyrese Haliburton for 3 quarters. What happened? Why were the Pacers so rough on offense? Host Tony East breaks it all down.<...Read more

Game 2 of the 2025 NBA Finals is tonight. What are the key areas that the Indiana Pacers most focus on to win? And where do they need to be better than Game 1? Host Tony East breaks it all down. Support Us By S...Read more

Host Tony East caught up with Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder players to talk about the NBA Finals before Game 2. Hear from Andrew Nembhard, Ben Sheppard, T.J. McConnell, Thomas Bryant, Cason Wallace, Chat Ho...Read more

The Indiana Pacers took Game 1 behind a terrific 9:30 to close the game and a masterful last shot. What can they do better in Game 2 vs the OKC Thunder? Host Tony East and Rylan Stiles from Locked On Thunder look back...Read more

The Indiana Pacers were down 15 points in the first quarter of Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the OKC Thunder. Then, their magic returned. How did they come back? What did Tyrese Haliburton do late to put the Pacers...Read more

The Indiana Pacers kick off their 2025 NBA Finals series tonight against the OKC Thunder. What are the keys to Game 1 for the Pacers? Host Tony East breaks it down, including Tyrese Haliburton, the Pacers bench, and m...Read more