From Way Downtown with insider Dustin Dopirak
Join insider Dustin Dopirak as he discusses all things Pacers on From Way Downtown.
Episodes
IndyStar Pacers Insider Dustin Dopirak and Pacers editor Nat Newell talk through the Pacers losing out on a top 4 pick, president Kevin Pritchard apologizing -- and exactly what he was apologizing for -- the only real mistake Pritchard made in this process and what's next now that the NBA's next great superstar isn't coming to the Pacers.
Join insider Dustin Dopriak and sports editor Nat Newell as they discuss the Pacers tanking the season to get a top lottery pick.
Join insider Dustin Dopriak and sports editor Nat Newell discuss the Pacers' acquisition of center Ivica Zubal from the Los Angeles Clippers.
Insider Dustin Dopriak and sports editor Nat Newell discuss the possibility of drafting prospect Cameron Boozer on the latest From Way Downtown podcast.
Is it time to change the name of our Pacers podcast? IndyStar Pacers Insider Dustin Dopirak and editor Nat Newell look at the sad state of the Pacers and debate what the best outcome of the season is and whether the negatives will out-weigh the scant few positives long term.
Join insider Dustin Dopriak and sports editor Nat Newell as they preview the Indiana Pacers' 2025-26 season.
The worst-case scenario of losing Game 7 and Tyrese Haliburton for the 2025-26 season got even worse with Myles Turner’s decision to leave for Milwaukee. Where do the Pacers turn to now?
The Oklahoman's Jenny Carlson and Dustin Dopirak from IndyStar talk predictions, key matchups, X factors and more to preview the Pacers vs. Thunder NBA Finals.
The Bennedict Mathurin question, Pacers’ wild week. What do the Pacers do with their high-scoring bench piece? Plus, Indiana has won five in a row and welcome the Lakers to town on Wednesday to kick off a hoops-filled week in Indy.
The Pacers are on a roll and Tyrese Haliburton is scorching hot. Insider Dustin Dopirak breaks down the keys to Indiana’s improvement and what comes next.
IndyStar Pacers Insider Dustin Dopirak and editor Nat Newell breakdown the massive win over the Cavaliers, the NBA’s best team, Tyrese Haliburton’s injury and should the Pacers make a move at the trade deadline.
IndyStar Pacers Insider Dustin Dopiriak and editor Nat Newell explain why Aaron Nembhard is the best player in the NBA, if the team’s recent hot streak is sustainable and what the team needs out of Tyrese Haliburton the rest of the season.
IndyStar Pacers insider Dustin Dopirak and editor Nat Newell delve into what’s wrong with the Pacers. Is it chemistry? Is it how the pieces fit together? Should they play T.J. McConnell more? Is there a trade they need to make?
IndyStar Pacers Insider Dustin Dopirak and editor Nat Newell dive into why Tyrese Haliburton is struggling, how worried fans should be and why Buddy Hield – yes, Buddy Hield – is a key figure in the changes in Haliburton’s game.
IndyStar Pacers Insider Dustin Dopirak and Pacers editor Nat Newell dive in on the battle for playing time between Bennedict Mathurin, Jarace Walker and Ben Sheppard and what it means for the Pacers’ ceiling, James Wideman’s promising start and how former Purdue star Zach Edey could change the NBA.
IndyStar Pacers Insider Dustin Dopirak and Pacers editor Nat Newell are back on the From Way Downtown Podcast. They dive into Myles Turner’s future, how Bennedict Mathurin’s role will change, Tyrese Haliburton’s defense and a quick look at where the Pacers slot into the Eastern Conference the year after making the finals.
IndyStar Pacers Insider Dustin Dopirak and editor Nat Newell discuss the team's draft, free agency and the Knicks offseason moves.
IndyStar Pacers Insider Dustin Dopirak and editor Nat Newell go in depth on the re-signing of Pascal Siakam, the draft and dream on what drafting Bronny James would mean.
IndyStar Pacers Insider Dustin Dopirak and Pacers editor Nat Newell examine what happened vs. the Celtics then take a deeper dive on what is going to be a fascinating offseason.
Join insider Dustin Dopriak and sports editor Nat Newell recap the Pacers' win over the Knicks and preview the Eastern Conference Finals.
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