# Pacers GM Chad Buchanan Speaks: Pacers Two-Year Window, Roster Building if Indiana Loses Pick + Would Trading the Pick be an Option?

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Podcast: [Setting The Pace: A Pacers Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/setting-the-pace-a-pacers-podcast-768329)
Published: 2026-05-01T03:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

On today’s solo episode of Setting The Pace, Alex Golden reacts to Chad Buchanan’s appearance on 107.5 The Fan with JMV, where the Pacers GM provided key insight into the team’s current direction. Chad discusses: The risk behind trading their pick to the Clippers with protections — and why Indiana still made the move Why the Pacers believe they are operating within a two-year championship window How the front office plans to navigate losing the pick if it conveys Their perspective on the current roster construction Plus, one of the biggest questions: Would the Pacers consider trading a Top 4 pick if they retain it on lottery night? Alex breaks it all down, reacting to Chad’s comments, comparing them to Indiana’s recent moves, and analyzing what it all means for the Pacers moving forward. A deep dive into the front office mindset and the future of the franchise.

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