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246 episodes
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Date created
2025/05/22
Latest episode
2026/09/29
Average duration
44 min.
Release period
5 days
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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 Zone in the late 2010s and the world’s biggest Lance Stephenson fan, Ryan brings unapologetic energy and passion to the pod. Together, Brad and Ryan launched The Pacers Post Up as a passion project to give Pacers fans a voice in the media landscape. Their goal has always been to deliver meaningful basketball conversation in a way that’s accessible, insightful, and fun. Whether diving into analytics and X’s and O’s or riding high on the emotional wave of a big win, their show strikes a balance that keeps fans informed and entertained. Since launching, the brothers have followed the team from Vegas (for the inaugural NBA In-Season Tournament) to Paris (for the NBA Global Games), covered the All-Star Weekend in Indy, and chronicled this new golden era of Pacers basketball with playoff runs to the Eastern Conference Finals. They bleed blue and gold and love nothing more than building community through the game that’s meant so much to their lives.
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Pacers Media Day: Hali is BACK, Zubac is Ready & Championship Expectations are Real
2026/09/29
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 talking about how he fits alongside Tyrese, Pascal Siakam and Indiana’s high-powered offense. And after hearing from the players and Rick Carlisle, one thing kept coming through: this group genuinely believes it has something special. We talk about Hali’s return, the chemistry surrounding this roster, Andrew Nembhard’s lack of media talent, Rick Carlisle being Rick Carlisle, and why the Pacers aren’t shying away from their championship aspirations. Plus: Venn diagrams, Swiss Army knives, mysterious bowling references and plenty more from an eventful Media Day.
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Pacers Season Timeline: Media Day, Cap Mechanics, and Tyrese Haliburton Reactions
2026/09/23
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 Walker and the squad.
Training Camp Kickoff (Sept 29): The practice jersey color trick, reading Carlisle's early bench hierarchy, rotation spots for Walker and Sheppard, and the backup 5 battle.
Preseason Schedule (Oct 7–16): Starter minutes, rotation dynamics, and Tyrese Haliburton’s approach to preseason travel (including his Iowa homecoming).
Important Contract Dates (Oct 19): Key team option deadlines for Jarace Walker and Ben Sheppard.
Nov 5 Cap Threshold: Why November 5 is the magic prorated cap date for a veteran minimum signing, plus a look at potential target free agents.
Tyrese Haliburton on Boardroom Talks: Reacting to Tyrese's thoughts on playoff fire, superstar respect, frugality, and his bold postseason claims
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Kawhi & Clippers Chaos + Tyrese the Villain, Myles Turner & a WILD TJ Take
2026/09/11
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 villain? After throwing out the first pitch in Chicago against the Brewers and setting off another round of Twitter drama, we talk about Hali embracing the villain role — and why it seems to follow him whenever the Pacers run into the Knicks, Giannis and some of their biggest rivals. Next, Milwaukee reportedly can’t find much of a market for Myles Turner at his current contract. One year later, did Indiana actually dodge a bullet by letting him walk? And finally… we go FULL delusional reacting to Nasir Core’s latest T.J. McConnell take. Kawhi chaos. Hali the villain. Myles in Milwaukee. And some shameful TJ commentary. A little bit of everything in this State of the Pacers!
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Chris Denari Joins the Pacers Post Up: Tyrese’s Return, Zubac & a New Era of Pacers Basketball
2026/09/03
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 home before diving into a fascinating offseason in Indiana. We talk about the addition of Kelly Oubre Jr., what’s next for Jarace Walker, the continued rehab and development of Johnny Furphy, and which young Pacers could be ready to take another step. Then we get into one of the biggest changes of all: Ivica Zubac. How will a true big man fit alongside Pascal Siakam and a returning Tyrese Haliburton? Could Zubac unlock something new for Indiana — and how much will Rick Carlisle actually change the fast-paced style that has defined this team? Finally, we have some fun with Chris: the future of “SMOTHERED CHICKEN!”, his celebrity look-alike, and what it was like experiencing the Pacers incredible Finals run from an entirely different perspective — as a fan watching the national broadcasts rather than calling the games himself. An awesome conversation about where the Pacers have been, where they’re headed, and a new era of Pacers basketball with the man who has had a front-row seat for it all. A huge honor to have Chris Denari join The Pacers Post Up!
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Who Will Be the Pacers 6th Man? + Ranking the East’s Top 6MOY Candidates
2026/09/01
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 Indiana’s 6th Man of the Year candidates before going around the Eastern Conference to identify the biggest threats for the award. We debate a loaded group featuring Payton Pritchard, Anfernee Simons, Mitchell Robinson, Anthony Black, Lu Dort, Grayson Allen and more. Who has the best combination of opportunity, production and winning? Which players are being overlooked? And does a Pacer have a legitimate shot to bring home 6MOY? Tune in and find out!
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Eastern Conference BENCH Rankings Part 2: Are the Pacers STILL the Deepest Team in the East?
2026/08/28
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 incredibly deep East. And eventually, we get to Indiana. For years, depth has been one of the Pacers’ biggest advantages. But after another offseason of major roster movement around the conference, do the Pacers still have the deepest team in the East? We debate which contenders can survive injuries, which benches are being overrated, which young players could change these rankings completely — and ultimately crown the No. 1 bench in the Eastern Conference.
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Mathurin to New Orleans + Eastern Conference BENCH Rankings | Part 1
2026/08/27
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 another ranking debate. We’re ranking every BENCH in the Eastern Conference heading into next season — and in Part 1, we start at the bottom and work our way from No. 15 through No. 9. Which teams have legitimate difference-makers waiting behind their starters? Which young benches could surprise? Who desperately needs more depth? And where will Indiana eventually land in a conference that suddenly looks a whole lot deeper? Mathurin is moving on. The East has changed. And now it’s time to find out which teams actually have the depth to survive it.
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Indy Shows Out… AGAIN! Hali, McAfee & What Makes This Sports City Special
2026/08/26
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 and discuss how fortunate Indianapolis is to have two stars like Tyrese Haliburton and Pat McAfee embracing the city and using their platforms to bring people together. But it goes beyond those two. The Pacers. Colts. Fever. Ignite. Current players. Former players. Media personalities. Fans. There’s a genuine sense of community between Indy’s teams that you simply don’t see everywhere — and events like this put it on full display. Then we get back to basketball. What does Klay Thompson heading to Miami mean for the Heat and the Eastern Conference? And finally…how good is Andrew Nembhard? Because at this point, calling him “underrated” might actually be underselling it. We dive into Nembhard’s growth, his place among the East’s guards and just how high his ceiling could be as the Pacers enter their next chapter. Indy is special. This Pacers team might be too. And basketball season can’t get here soon enough.
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Eastern Conference Player Rankings Part 2: Who’s the BEST Player in the East?
2026/08/20
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 some of the NBA’s biggest names are battling for the top spot. Giannis. Tatum. Kawhi. Cade. Tyrese. Brunson. Who belongs in the Top 5? Who’s being overrated? Who’s being slept on? And ultimately… who is the BEST player in the Eastern Conference? Before the rankings, we go around the league with the latest NBA news, including the Cavs adding Peyton Watson and Max Strus heading to the Clippers.
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Ranking the Eastern Conference’s Top 10 Players: Part 1
2026/08/18
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 favorable schedule, Tyrese Haliburton’s revealing comments on Numbers on the Board, and the Pacers signing guard Braden Smith to a two-way contract. Then it’s time to rank the East. Brad and Ryan each unveil Nos. 10 through 6 on their lists…Who made the Top 10? Who’s ranked way too high? And which big names didn’t even crack the list? Nos. 10–6 today. The Top 5 are coming in Part 2.
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The Pacers Schedule is HERE: Hali’s Return, Marquee Matchups & a WILD Finish
2026/08/13
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 captures what Indiana will face along the way. And there’s plenty to talk about. Why is Haliburton’s long-awaited return happening on the road in New Orleans instead of in front of Pacers fans at Gainbridge Fieldhouse? November and December are absolutely loaded with rivalry games and marquee matchups, while the final stretch of the season could have major playoff implications as Indiana runs through a gauntlet of Eastern Conference contenders. We hit the biggest games, toughest stretches, national TV opportunities, rivalries and everything else that jumped off the schedule. The schedule is here. Hali is coming back. Pacers basketball is getting CLOSE.
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The Return of Hali: What Pacers Fans Can’t WAIT to See Next Season
2026/08/13
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 responses later, some very clear themes emerged. From the long-awaited return of Hali, to his new partnership with Ivica Zubac, a healthy roster, revenge against the Knicks, proving the national media wrong, and dreams of another run to the NBA Finals — we break down the five biggest things Pacers fans can’t wait to see this season. Plus, we share some of our favorite responses and the personal stories that remind us why being a Pacers fan means so much more than what happens on the court. Pacers basketball is almost back. Pacers Nation is ready. And so are we.
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Pacers Beyond the Buzzer CROSSOVER: Three Pacers Fans. Three Hot Takes. One Great Conversation.
2026/08/03
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 podcasting community. From there, we discuss the biggest offseason storylines surrounding the franchise before each revealing three bold predictions for the upcoming 2026-27 season. Which young player is poised for a breakout? Who could surprise everyone? And where do the Pacers ultimately stack up in the Eastern Conference? We wrap things up with plenty of laughs and some lighthearted Pacers banter to close out what was simply an awesome conversation with one of the great people in the Pacers media space.
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Eastern Conference Power Rankings, Part 2: Where Do the Pacers Stand Now?
2026/07/30
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 belong entering the 2026-27 season.Has Indiana done enough this offseason with the additions of Ivica Zubac and Kelly Oubre Jr.? Who sits atop the conference? And are the Pacers still one of the NBA’s most overlooked championship threats? This is one you don’t want to miss!
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Eastern Conference Power Rankings, Part 1: Is the East Really This Deep?
2026/07/28
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? Who’s being overrated? And has the East quietly become the NBA’s deepest conference? The guys debate the league’s biggest offseason moves—including LeBron joining Philadelphia—and reveal where the conference starts to separate into contenders, playoff teams, and rebuilding franchises.
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