On this episode of the Fieldhouse Files, I’m bringing in a national perspective. I’m joined by Jake Fischer, senior NBA reporter for Yahoo Sports.

Among the items discussed on this episode:

• Jake on how attention and storylines are all on issues off from the court (5:38)
• His takeaways from The Process after starting on the 76ers beat with Liberty Ballers (11:30)
• The key for the Pacers and other teams amidst a rebuild (16:45)
• Pacers being all-in on Tyrese Haliburton — and his maturity (23:10)
• Why would the Pacers want to deal with the Lakers? (26:20)
• Pacers’ pursuit of Deandre Ayton (33:00)

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