It was sooo good to be back. Summer League in Las Vegas returned and I had a productive time last month.

Among the items discussed on this episode:

• What it was like covering the team

• In-person interviews being back

• First impressions of Chris Duarte

• Isaiah Jackson contributing despite waiting for clearance

• No Goga

• Then … The Athletic's Senior NBA Writer Sam Amick joined to discuss his experience, the Pacers' failed experiment with Nate Bjorkgren, Rick Carlisle replacing him, how small-market teams can compete & much more.

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