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The Pacers Post Up

The Pacers Post Up

By: Brad and Ryan Knight Bleav
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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.Brad and Ryan Knight 2024 Basketball Politics & Government
Episodes
  • Summer League Game 3 Reaction: Slawson’s Rise, Braden’s Struggles & PG Question

    Summer League Game 3 Reaction: Slawson’s Rise, Braden’s Struggles & PG Question
    Jul 14 2026

    Jalen Slawson is making it harder and harder for the Pacers to ignore him. After three Summer League games, we discuss whether Slawson has gone from competing for a two-way contract to making a legitimate case for one of Indiana’s 15 roster spots. We also break down another impressive showing from Yuki Kawamura, whose playmaking and feel for the game continue to win people over in Las Vegas. On the flip side, we discuss why Braden Smith has been underwhelming through three games, what’s been missing from his offensive game, and why it’s far too early to panic—but fair to evaluate what we’ve seen. From there, we zoom out to the bigger picture: is the Pacers’ point guard depth good enough heading into the season and should Indiana explore a veteran addition through free agency or the trade market? And of course, we wrap things up with the latest round of LeBron-to-Indiana speculation… and why we’re ready for the rumors to end.


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    32 mins
  • Pacers Summer League Stock Watch: Who’s Earning a Two-Way Deal?

    Pacers Summer League Stock Watch: Who’s Earning a Two-Way Deal?
    Jul 13 2026

    Ryan is back! After two Summer League games, we’re breaking down everything we’ve seen from the Pacers in Las Vegas. Jalen Slawson continues to make his case as one of the biggest standouts, Braden Smith settles into his first action in a Pacers uniform, and Yuki Kawamura has everyone talking. Then, we unveil our Two-Way Power Rankings, counting down the five players we believe are most deserving of Indiana’s two-way contracts heading into the season. Plenty of debate, disagreements, and overreactions as we sort through the Summer League roster.


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    47 mins
  • Summer League Game 1 REACTION! Braden Smith Debuts, Rienk Mast Impresses & the Slawson Block Party

    Summer League Game 1 REACTION! Braden Smith Debuts, Rienk Mast Impresses & the Slawson Block Party
    Jul 10 2026

    The Pacers are officially back on the floor, and we’ve got plenty of first impressions from their Las Vegas Summer League opener. We break down Braden Smith’s long-awaited Pacers debut, Rienk Mast’s eye-opening performance, and Jalen Slawson’s defensive block party. Plus, Rick Carlisle joined the broadcast and gave fans some interesting insight into the team’s offseason plans and player development. We also react to the latest roster news, including Kobe Brown’s contract and Micah Potter reportedly heading to Portland.What should Pacers fans actually take away from Game 1? We’re breaking down the good, the bad, and the ugly of Summer League.


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    23 mins
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