# What will it take to keep the Indiana Pacers in title contention? Former NBA GM Tommy Sheppard joins

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Podcast: [Locked On Pacers - Daily Podcast On The Indiana Pacers](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-pacers-daily-podcast-on-the-indiana-pacers-572080)
Published: 2026-06-16T05:51:49+00:00
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The Indiana Pacers face pivotal decisions as their championship window is open. Former Wizards GM Tommy Shepard joins host Tony East to dissect the Pacers’ trajectory, exploring how Tyrese Haliburton’s health and the addition of Ivica Zubac could reshape Indiana’s lineup and playoff outlook. Is it time for Kevin Pritchard and Chad Buchanan to push all their chips in, or could one risky trade set the franchise back a decade? Then, Tony celebrates 10 years of the Locked On Podcast Network. Get Your Free Locked On NBA Draft Guide! Our exclusive first round guide features team picks from local Locked On hosts and deep-dive prospect analysis from Locked On NBA Draft with No Ceilings. Download your free guide now: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/nbadraftguide/. Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 5-Hour ENERGY Ignite your taste buds with the flavor of the summer. Get a Firework Freeze 5-hour ENERGY®️ shot today. For more information, visit https://FiveHourEnergy.com. Odoo Great organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon. Quo Make this the year where no opportunity - and no cutsomer - slips away. Try Quo for free plus get 20% off your first 6 months when you go to http://Quo.com/lockedonnba. KALSHI For a limited time, download the Kalshi app and use code LOCKEDON to get ten dollars when you trade ten. Kalshi. Trade on anything. Rugiet Get 15% off your treatment → https://rugiet.c…

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