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The Pacers Post Up
by Brad and Ryan Knight, Bleav
Brad and Ryan Knight, affectionately known as The Brothers of Basketball, are lifelong Indiana Pacers fans turned podcast hosts who bring heart, humor, and hoops knowledge to The Pacers Post Up, a show built entirely by fans, for fans.Brad’s love for the Pacers dates back to the Reggie Miller era—the legendary playoff heroics, the fierce Eastern Conference Finals battles, and the team’s lone trip to the NBA Finals in 2000 are part of his basketball DNA. He still vividly remembers watching the Malice at the Palace unfold in his parents’ living room. That deep-rooted connection only grew over the years. Brad’s wife has been a Pacemate for 8 seasons, and he credits their parents’ investment in season tickets as a key part of the family’s shared bond with the Blue and Gold.Ryan, a few years younger, missed the height of the Reggie era but became fully indoctrinated during the Paul George years—when the Pacers battled LeBron and the Heat year after year. A proud member of the G2 Fan Zon
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Tyrese Haliburton GOES OFF in OKC! | Pacers vs. Thunder Recap
Tyrese Haliburton is BACK. For the first time since his devastating Achilles injury in Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals, Haliburton returned to Oklahoma City. And what a return it was. 24 POINTS. 18 MINUTES. 4-OF-6 FROM DEEP. Brad and Ryan break down an electric performance in Indiana’s third...
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RERACK: THE SHOT HEARD 'ROUND THE NBA | Pacers NBA Finals Game 1 Reaction
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...
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Pacers vs. Hawks: Obi, Jarace & Oubre SHINE as Hali Sits | Preseason Recap
No Tyrese Haliburton, but plenty to like from the Pacers’ second preseason outing! Tyrese sits with a minor ankle tweak as Indiana falls to Atlanta by just two points in a game that featured plenty of encouraging performances.Brad and Ryan break down the biggest takeaways from Gainbridge...
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We Are BACK: Tyrese Haliburton Returns & Pacers Basketball Is HERE
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...
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Top 6 NBA Players 26 & Under: Who Owns the Future of the League?
The future of the NBA might already be here. Ahead of the Pacers and Timberwolves meeting in preseason action at Iowa State, Brad and Ryan rank their Top 6 NBA players age 26 or younger — a list featuring two of the biggest stars taking the floor in Ames: Tyrese Haliburton and Anthony Edwards.…
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Pacers Position Preview: Zubac, Huff & Nance Jr. Lead a New-Look Center Room
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…
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Tyrese Haliburton Is BACK + New Pacers SHINE at Fan Jam
Pacers basketball is officially BACK. Brad and Ryan are reacting to everything they saw at Pacers Fan Jam, including the moment everyone in Gainbridge Fieldhouse had been waiting for: Tyrese Haliburton back on an NBA court. For the first time since tearing his Achilles in the 2025 NBA Finals…
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Pacers Training Camp: Is Indiana EVEN DEEPER This Year?
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…
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Pacers Media Day: Hali is BACK, Zubac is Ready & Championship Expectations are Real
Pacers basketball is officially back. Brad and Ryan break down everything that stood out from 2026 Pacers Media Day as Indiana enters a new season with plenty of exciting storylines. Tyrese Haliburton is healthy, confident and ready to remind everyone exactly who he is. Ivica Zubac is already...
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Pacers Season Timeline: Media Day, Cap Mechanics, and Tyrese Haliburton Reactions
Today, we walk through the most critical calendar dates on the horizon and lay out exactly what we're watching for as basketball returns to Indy. What We Cover: Media Day (Sept 28): Johnny Furphy injury status and timeline updates, Ivica Zubac's conditioning, and offseason focus areas for Jarace...
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Kawhi & Clippers Chaos + Tyrese the Villain, Myles Turner & a WILD TJ Take
We’re going around the NBA for a loaded episode of the Pacers Post Up. First, we dive into the latest Kawhi Leonard/Clippers drama and how what is happening in LA has a ripple effect to the “what if?” in Indiana after the draft picks conveyed in the Ivica Zubac trade. Then, Tyrese Haliburton: NBA...
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Chris Denari Joins the Pacers Post Up: Tyrese’s Return, Zubac & a New Era of Pacers Basketball
The voice of the Indiana Pacers joins Pacers Post Up! ️Chris Denari, the NSMA’s 2025 Indiana Sportscaster of the Year, joins Brad and Ryan for a wide-ranging preview of the 2026-27 Pacers season. Chris takes us inside the move to DAZN and what Pacers fans can expect from the team’s new broadcast...
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Who Will Be the Pacers 6th Man? + Ranking the East’s Top 6MOY Candidates
With the Pacers’ rotation looking a little different heading into the 2026-27 season, one question stands out: who leads Indiana’s second unit? TJ McConnell? Obi Toppin? Kelly Oubre Jr.? Or could someone else emerge as the Pacers most important weapon off the bench? Brad and Ryan break down...
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Eastern Conference BENCH Rankings Part 2: Are the Pacers STILL the Deepest Team in the East?
After ranking the bottom half of the conference in Part 1, it’s time to reveal the BEST benches in the Eastern Conference. Brad and Ryan work their way from No. 8 all the way to No. 1, breaking down the second units, young talent and difference-makers that could swing games in what has become an...
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Mathurin to New Orleans + Eastern Conference BENCH Rankings | Part 1
Benn Mathurin’s brief stint in Los Angeles is officially over. Mathurin is headed to New Orleans, and Brad and Ryan react to the news, what it says about his market around the NBA, why things ultimately didn’t work in Indiana or LA, and now what to expect in his Pelicans era. Then it’s time for...
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Indy Shows Out… AGAIN! Hali, McAfee & What Makes This Sports City Special
Indy showed out again. Tyrese Haliburton’s Charity Softball Classic, MC’d by Pat McAfee, brought together athletes, personalities and fans from across Indianapolis for an incredible night — and gave us another reminder of just how special this sports city really is. Brad and Ryan recap the event...
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Eastern Conference Player Rankings Part 2: Who’s the BEST Player in the East?
It’s time to settle the debate. After revealing Nos. 10–6 in Part 1, Brad and Ryan are back to unveil their five best players in the Eastern Conference — and in this new-look East, ranking the stars isn’t easy. New faces have entered the conference. Familiar faces are wearing new uniforms. And…
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Ranking the Eastern Conference’s Top 10 Players: Part 1
Who are the 10 best players in the Eastern Conference heading into the 2026-27 NBA season? Before Brad and Ryan reveal the first half of their rankings, they go around the league to hit the latest NBA storylines — including the ongoing Kawhi Leonard and Clippers drama, Philadelphia’s suspiciously...
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The Pacers Schedule is HERE: Hali’s Return, Marquee Matchups & a WILD Finish
The 2026-27 Indiana Pacers schedule is officially HERE — which means we’re one step closer to Pacers basketball and, more importantly, the return of Tyrese Haliburton. We break down all 82 games by dividing the season into five chapters — each inspired by a movie or TV show that perfectly…
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The Return of Hali: What Pacers Fans Can’t WAIT to See Next Season
We’re BACK — and so is Tyrese Haliburton. After a brief flood-induced hiatus, the Pacers Post Up is back online and turning the show over to Pacers Nation. During our recent giveaway, we asked fans one simple question: What are you most excited to see from the Pacers next season? Hundreds of...
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Pacers Beyond the Buzzer CROSSOVER: Three Pacers Fans. Three Hot Takes. One Great Conversation.
This weekend we were joined by Jake Riley from Pacers Beyond the Buzzer for a fun crossover episode celebrating Pacers basketball. Before diving into the X’s and O’s, we share how each of us became Pacers fans, what inspired us to start creating content, and our journeys into the Pacers…
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Eastern Conference Power Rankings, Part 2: Where Do the Pacers Stand Now?
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...
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Eastern Conference Power Rankings, Part 1: Is the East Really This Deep?
LeBron James has made his move, and the Eastern Conference has officially become a gauntlet. In Part 1 of our Eastern Conference Power Rankings, Brad and Ryan break down the bottom half of the conference after one of the wildest offseasons in recent memory. Which teams took the biggest leap?…
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Two-Way Decisions, Tyrese Takes Center Stage & Chad Buchanan on Setting the Pace
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...
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Slawson Shines Again, Smith Shows Progress & Hali Joins Mind the Game
Despite a rather non-competitive game from the Pacers on Wednesday afternoon, Jalen Slawson just keeps shining in Summer League. Following Indiana’s fourth Summer League game, we break down why Slawson has evolved from a two-way candidate into someone making a legitimate case for one of the…
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Summer League Game 3 Reaction: Slawson’s Rise, Braden’s Struggles & PG Question
Jalen Slawson is making it harder and harder for the Pacers to ignore him. After three Summer League games, we discuss whether Slawson has gone from competing for a two-way contract to making a legitimate case for one of Indiana’s 15 roster spots. We also break down another impressive showing…
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Pacers Summer League Stock Watch: Who’s Earning a Two-Way Deal?
Ryan is back! After two Summer League games, we’re breaking down everything we’ve seen from the Pacers in Las Vegas. Jalen Slawson continues to make his case as one of the biggest standouts, Braden Smith settles into his first action in a Pacers uniform, and Yuki Kawamura has everyone talking....
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Summer League Game 1 REACTION! Braden Smith Debuts, Rienk Mast Impresses & the Slawson Block Party
The Pacers are officially back on the floor, and we’ve got plenty of first impressions from their Las Vegas Summer League opener. We break down Braden Smith’s long-awaited Pacers debut, Rienk Mast’s eye-opening performance, and Jalen Slawson’s defensive block party. Plus, Rick Carlisle joined the...
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Pacers Sign Larry Nance Jr. - LIVE Reaction!
The Pacers have made another offseason move, signing veteran forward/center Larry Nance Jr., and Brad and Ryan jump on X/Twitter LIVE for an instant reaction. While Nance may no longer be the high-flying athlete he was earlier in his career, he still brings plenty to a Pacers team firmly in its...
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Sunday State of the Pacers: Free Agency Fallout & Summer Storylines
The offseason is heating up, and so is the latest installment of Sunday State of the Pacers. Brad and Ryan revisit the NBA free agency landscape and take a fresh look at how the Eastern Conference is shaping up after another week of blockbuster moves, including the stunning Jaylen Brown trade and...
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The Contingency Plan Arrives: Kelly Oubre Jr. and the Evolving East - LIVE REACTION
In this live Twitter/X reaction episode, Brad and Ryan break down Indiana’s signing of Kelly Oubre Jr. and why this move could prove to be another masterstroke by Kevin Pritchard, Chad Buchanan, and the Pacers front office. At just $8.25 million annually, Indiana adds the versatile two-way wing...
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Day 1 Free Agency: Trades, Rumors & Pacers Targets
NBA free agency is officially underway, and there's already plenty to discuss. In this episode of Pacers Post Up, we react to the biggest moves from Day 1 of free agency, break down the most impactful trades around the league, and discuss what they mean for the Eastern Conference. We also dive…
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Pacers Trade for Braden Smith | NBA Draft Recap
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…
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10 Burning Questions Ahead of the NBA Draft
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…
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Congrats to the N… Nope: The Pacers Comeback Tour Starts Now
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...
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Pacers Around the Horn: Rumors, Roster Moves & Rooting Against New York
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…
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Pacers Player Predictions Vol. 5: Entering the Ivica Zubac Era
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...
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Pacers Player Predictions Vol. 4: How Good Is Pascal Siakam, Really?
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...
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Pacers Player Predictions Vol. 3: Double A Energy
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…
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Pacers Player Predictions Vol. 2: Welcome to Nembhell
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...
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Pacers Player Predictions Vol. 1: The Return of Tyrese Haliburton
A new offseason series begins… and there was only one place to start. Brad and Ryan kick off the first episode of their 5-part “Pacers Player Predictions” series with a deep dive into the face of the franchise: Tyrese Haliburton. Coming off the Achilles injury and the heartbreaking ending to...
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The End of an Era: How the Pacers Broke the Bucks
It sounds dramatic… but are we sure it’s wrong? Brad and Ryan take a deep dive into the Pacers role in the unraveling of the Milwaukee Bucks over the last few seasons. From Indiana dominating the Bucks throughout the 2024 season—including the In-Season Tournament semifinal in Las Vegas—to...
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So, What’s Next? Mapping Out the Pacers Offseason Post Lottery
The lottery is over. The pick is gone. So… what’s next for the Pacers? Brad and Ryan shift the focus from lottery disappointment to the rest of Indiana’s offseason roadmap, breaking down everything Pacers fans still have to look forward to over the coming months. Could the Pacers trade back into...
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The Reaction to the Reaction: All is Not Lost Pacers Nation
The lottery reaction was one thing… the fallout afterward somehow got even crazier. Brad and Ryan regroup to break down the discourse surrounding the Pacers officially conveying the No. 5 pick to the Clippers as part of the Ivica Zubac trade. The guys explain why this was still the correct...
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Cue the Sadness: Pacers Fall Out of the Top 4 (LIVE REACTION SHOW)
The vibes were immaculate… until they absolutely weren’t. Brad and Ryan go LIVE to react to the NBA Draft Lottery as the Pacers officially fall outside the top four, sending their pick to the Clippers as part of the Ivica Zubac trade. What started as a hopeful afternoon quickly turned into a...
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The WAY TOO EARLY 2027 Eastern Conference Power Rankings
It’s never too early to start dreaming about next season. With playoff basketball in full swing, Brad and Ryan rank the Eastern Conference contenders from 8 to 1 heading into the 2026–2027 season. This isn’t about regular-season records—it’s about which teams can actually survive the playoffs and...
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Top 10 “Must-Do” Priorities of the Pacers Offseason
What does Indiana absolutely NEED to accomplish this offseason to get back into title contention? Brad and Ryan break down their top 10 goals/checklist items for the Pacers heading into a pivotal summer. From the draft and free agency to player health, roster depth, and fringe contracts that…
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Top-4 Pick Trade Ideas - And Why the Pacers Should Probably Keep It (If They Get It)
What if the Pacers land a top-four pick… and decide to move it? Brad and Ryan dive into a series of mock trade scenarios involving Indiana’s potential lottery pick, exploring which players around the league might actually be worth the risk. From star upside to contract concerns and long-term…
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Pacers Report Card Series – Part 3: The Centers (No Longer by Committee)
We wrap up our 3-part report card series by heading into the paint. Brad and Ryan evaluate the Pacers’ centers from top to bottom, including Ivica Zubac, Jay Huff, Micah Potter, and a little extra spice at the end (be sure to stick around). From rim protection to offensive playmaking, we hand out...
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Pacers Report Card Series – Part 2: The Forwards and Wings
Part 2 of our Pacers report card series shifts to the forwards and wings, where versatility and impact were on full display all season. Brad and Ryan grade performances from Pascal Siakam, Obi Toppin, Aaron Nesmith, and the rest of the forward group—including the two-way players who stepped into...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Brad and Ryan Knight, affectionately known as The Brothers of Basketball, are lifelong Indiana Pacers fans turned podcast hosts who bring heart, humor, and hoops knowledge to The Pacers Post Up, a show built entirely by fans, for fans.Brad’s love for the Pacers dates back to the Reggie Miller era—the legendary playoff heroics, the fierce Eastern Conference Finals battles, and the team’s lone trip to the NBA Finals in 2000 are part of his basketball DNA. He still vividly remembers watching the Malice at the Palace unfold in his parents’ living room. That deep-rooted connection only grew over the years. Brad’s wife has been a Pacemate for 8 seasons, and he credits their parents’ investment in season tickets as a key part of the family’s shared bond with the Blue and Gold.Ryan, a few years younger, missed the height of the Reggie era but became fully indoctrinated during the Paul George years—when the Pacers battled LeBron and the Heat year after year. A proud member of the G2 Fan Zon
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