Locked On Pacers

The Pacers continued prepping for the regular season on Monday while also signing and waiving Ben Bentil to assign the power forward to Fort Wayne. We also learned about strong TV rating for the preseason broadcasts on FSI and take note of a few familiar names landing roster spots in the NBA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Pacers trimmed their roster to the mandated 15-man limit on Sunday as they prepare for the regular season to begin on Wednesday against the Dallas Mavericks. While Glenn Robinson III was the highlight of camp, rookie Georges Niang impressed the people that matter most. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The latest preseason loss by the Pacers didn't sit well with Nate McMillan and Paul George, which had PG using post-game comments to challenge his team to be better. Also, the Pacers picked up a contract option on Myles Turner as the young fella continues to play big around the rim. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We discuss the latest info from the Fieldhouse and comments from Nate McMillan, Paul George and Monta Ellis as they prepare to wrap up preseason play in Milwaukee. We also look at the annual NBA GM survey and wonder what kind of market there may be for Paul George is front office leaders don't value his defense. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We check in on the Pacers with the latest roster and injury news, relaying comments from players and coach Nate McMillan while also wondering why anyone would worry about Paul George's contract until this season plays out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We wrap up the Pacers' weekend and look ahead to the final full week of the preseason. A Friday night loss to Frank Vogel's Orlando Magic had the Pacers back at the Fieldhouse on Saturday with plenty to work on during practice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Pacers continue preseason play in Orlando on Friday. After practicing in Evansville on Thursday, Glenn Robinson talked about his preseason play and Nate McMillan discussed Lavoy Allen altering his thoughts about using a 9 or 10-man rotations. Also, what happened to online box scores? The options are driving me nuts and we are still in preseason. HELP!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Pacers jumped out to a huge first half lead in route to cruising past the Bucks in preseason play. There were several highlight performances as Nate McMillan played a regular-season rotation for much of the game, even without Paul George. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Paul George is still sick, Myles Turner likes his team's depth and Jeff Teague is adjusting nicely to his new teammates as they learn to run with him. Also, Nate McMillan complained about his defense and while some of those concerns are due to preseason issues, others may carry forward to the regular season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On episode 8 of Locked on Pacers we discuss Paul George missing practice and plans for the Pacers to play the full top of the rotation against the Bucks in Evansville. Also, do you consider Thad Young a spread four? Nate McMillan does. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On episode 7, we take a look back at the Pacers loss to the Bulls on Saturday, assess the current injury situation and look ahead to week three of preseason. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Pacers beat the Bulls 115-108 where buckets were plenty and defense remained a work in progress. With all of the free flowing offense and fast pace, Coach Nate McMillan insists there is some structure to the madness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Coach Nate McMillan is demanding more discipline and accountability from his players but is also allowing more freedom to push the ball and make plays on the court. The result is starting to build trust between the players and coach. Will it last? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After watching the Pacers open preseason play with a 113-96 win over the Pelicans there was plenty to like, so we took a tour through the box score and shared other observation from the game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Pelicans have plenty of Indiana ties with Solomon Hill, Lance Stephenson and E'Twaun Moore on the roster. We checked in with Jake Madison from Locked on Pelicans to discuss the Pels and how their new players are fitting in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Monta Ellis is amazing for his ability to show up every night, but his numbers from last year don't lie, so he and the Pacers may be better off if he rested occasionally in back-to-back situations. Also, after a week of camp, the Pacers begin preseason games this week! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tom Lewis of Indy Cornrows makes his debut with Locked on Pacers 10 years after starting Indy Cornrow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices