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The Pacers Post Up

The Pacers Post Up

Written 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
  • Tyrese Haliburton GOES OFF in OKC! | Pacers vs. Thunder Recap

    Tyrese Haliburton GOES OFF in OKC! | Pacers vs. Thunder Recap
    Oct 14 2026

    Tyrese Haliburton is BACK. For the first time since his devastating Achilles injury in Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals, Haliburton returned to Oklahoma City. And what a return it was.

    24 POINTS. 18 MINUTES. 4-OF-6 FROM DEEP.

    Brad and Ryan break down an electric performance in Indiana’s third preseason matchup. Three-point shooting, midrange jumpers, aggressive drives, left-handed finishes, and even a couple of blocks. Tyrese looked every bit like himself again. His chemistry with Ivica Zubac took a noticeable leap from the preseason opener, with Zubac showcasing the physicality and interior presence Indiana has been missing. A 13-point, 13-rebound, 5-assist performance in just 18 minutes says it all. It was an emotional return to the arena where it all ended, and a glimpse of what might have been in Game 7. It’s only preseason, but Tyrese looks like Tyrese, Zubac looks like the real deal, and the Pacers are giving us plenty of reasons to believe.


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    34 mins
  • RERACK: THE SHOT HEARD 'ROUND THE NBA | Pacers NBA Finals Game 1 Reaction

    RERACK: THE SHOT HEARD 'ROUND THE NBA | Pacers NBA Finals Game 1 Reaction
    Oct 13 2026

    THE SHOT. THE MOMENT. THE MAGIC.

    As the Indiana Pacers return to Oklahoma City for preseason action, we’re turning back the clock to one of the greatest moments in franchise history.

    Game 1 of the 2025 NBA Finals. Down to the wire. On the road in OKC. And Tyrese Haliburton delivers ANOTHER unforgettable game-winner to stun the Thunder and send Pacers Nation into absolute pandemonium.

    Today, we’re RERACKING our original Game 1 reaction episode to relive the emotion, disbelief and pure joy of that incredible night.

    For the longest time, this was our most-downloaded episode ever. And while our audience has continued to grow beyond it (THANK YOU, Pacers Nation! ), it remains one of our all-time favorites.

    With a new season approaching, what better way to start channeling those championship vibes than revisiting the night Indiana shocked the basketball world?

    Same energy. Same belief. Unfinished business.

    Enjoy the throwback, and we’ll be back tomorrow with a brand-new reaction episode following the Pacers’ preseason matchup in Oklahoma City!

    LET’S GO PACERS!


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    25 mins
  • Pacers vs. Hawks: Obi, Jarace & Oubre SHINE as Hali Sits | Preseason Recap

    Pacers vs. Hawks: Obi, Jarace & Oubre SHINE as Hali Sits | Preseason Recap
    Oct 12 2026

    No Tyrese Haliburton, but plenty to like from the Pacers’ second preseason outing! Tyrese sits with a minor ankle tweak as Indiana falls to Atlanta by just two points in a game that featured plenty of encouraging performances.Brad and Ryan break down the biggest takeaways from Gainbridge Fieldhouse:

    OBI TOPPIN SHINES! Highlight-reel plays and the explosive energy we’ve come to expect.

    JARACE WALKER KEEPS IMPRESSING! Another poised performance, leading the team in rebounds and making his presence felt defensively. Is Jarace becoming the biggest story of the preseason?

    KELLY OUBRE JR. SETTLES IN! Encouraging signs as Oubre finds his place within Indiana’s rotation.

    MORE TO COME FROM ZUBAC! The big man continues adjusting to Indiana’s system, while Larry Nance Jr.’s first preseason action introduces an interesting wrinkle to the center rotation.

    The Pacers may have come up short on the scoreboard, but the depth, versatility and early chemistry continue to impress.


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    35 mins
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