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Pacers Becoming a Free Agent Destination? + Top 5 MLE Targets
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- May 14, 2026
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Summary
Alex Golden goes solo on today’s episode of Setting The Pace to break down what Chad Buchanan recently told JMV about the Indiana Pacers becoming a legitimate free agent destination. Alex discusses: What Chad heard from agents and players at the NBA Draft Combine How Indiana plans to navigate the luxury tax and apron restrictions Why the perception of the Pacers around the league may be changing Then, Alex dives into his Top 5 taxpayer mid-level exception free agent targets for Indiana. Some names are viewed as: Valuable third-string depth pieces Immediate contributors off the bench And yes… there are two former Pacers included on the list To wrap up the show, Alex reacts to the growing buzz from Pacers fans entertaining the idea of LeBron James taking a veteran minimum deal to come play in Indiana. A fun offseason-focused episode packed with salary cap talk, free agency discussion and a little dream scenario fun.