The Indiana Pacers weren’t able to achieve all of their goals last season, but they still like a lot about 2024-25.
One of the things they loved the most was the coaching of Rick Carlisle.
Because of that, the team just announced that they have signed Carlisle to a multi-year extension.
We have signed head coach Rick Carlisle to a multi-year extension 📝
More info: https://t.co/jlfIHcmJj6 pic.twitter.com/fwtvv6HBRw
— Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) August 19, 2025
Carlisle
Carlisle has been coaching in the NBA since the 1989-90 season, when he was with the New Jersey Nets as an assistant.
After that, he moved on to the Portland Trail Blazers and then the Pacers.
His first head coaching gig was with the Detroit Pistons.
After a couple of seasons with them, he traveled to Indiana for his first role as their head coach.
But then he found his biggest success leading the Dallas Mavericks, where he became a champion for the first time.
His second run with the Pacers looks like it might be better than the first.
He has transformed the team into a high-flying, high-scoring squad that can compete with anyone else in the East.
The season ahead could be filled with difficulties because they will be without Tyrese Haliburton, but there is still every reason to believe this is a squad that could be in the mix for years to come.
The details of Carlisle’s new deal weren’t released, but the front office is sure to be making him very happy.
They love what he is doing for the team and want him around for a long time.
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