
The Indiana Pacers have signed head coach Rick Carlisle to a multi-year contract extension after he guided the team to its first NBA Finals appearance in 25 years. Since returning to the Pacers in 2021, Carlisle has led them to back-to-back Eastern Conference Finals, highlighted by a 2024-25 run that ended as runner-up to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Carlisle, already the second-winningest coach in franchise history, now stands as the NBA’s most experienced head coach following Gregg Popovich’s retirement.
The Indiana Pacers’ decision to sign Rick Carlisle to a multi-year contract extension marks a significant moment in the franchise’s history, solidifying the future of one of the NBA’s most …
The Indiana Pacers have signed head coach Rick Carlisle to a multi-year contract extension after he guided the team to its first NBA Finals appearance in 25 years. Since returning to the Pacers in 2021, Carlisle has led them to back-to-back Eastern Conference Finals, highlighted by a 2024-25 run that ended as runner-up to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Carlisle, already the second-winningest coach in franchise history, now stands as the NBA’s most experienced head coach following Gregg Popovich’s retirement. Read More