The summer doldrums have started, but Scott and Tony are here to dig into the Pacers summer thus far. (There are some audio issues the first 5-6 minutes of the podcast, sorry about that) They chat about the Obi Toppin contract, if the Pacers did anything to improve their defense. The James Wiseman signing, and what this means for Turner (if anything), followed by the usual “What to do with Turner” discussion. How important Walker’s development is for this team and Haliburton’s window.

Finally the talk about Zack Edey in the NBA, Haliburton’s role on Team USA, along with some larger Team USA vs Dream Team thoughts.

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Scott and Tony talk about the Siakam contract signing and how it was expected, but also a good deal for both sides. They look ahead to the next steps for the Pacers, Free Agency and expiring contracts next season. Topics they hit:

· Should the Pacers re-sign Toppin, and how he might be part of a logjam when they start to play Walker

· Another logjam with Nembhard, Mathurin, McConnell

· What to do with Turner

· Look around the league with the mess with the Pistons and Bronny James

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Scott is joined by Zion Brown. They quickly recap the Eastern Conference Finals, then deep dive into the postseason objectives for the Pacers. Should they bring everyone back, or make some trades? What was up with Jarace Walker this season?

Zion also comes up with a fantastic fake trade between the Pacers and Timberwolves.

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