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Indiana Pacers News / Hoops Rumors / June 24
Rick Carlisle: Re-signing Myles Turner is 'No. 1 priority'

Rick Carlisle: Re-signing Myles Turner is 'No. 1 priority'

During his weekly radio interview Tuesday morning (YouTube link), Pacers coach Rick Carlisle dispelled any speculation that the team might be less inclined to re-sign Myles Turner after losing Tyrese Haliburton to a torn Achilles, relays Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star.

Indiana Pacers News / CBSSports.com / June 24

Tyrese Haliburton injury: Rick Carlisle details post-surgery conversation, status for 2025-26 Pacers season

Spirits are high for the All-Star point guard according to his coach

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The 'Losing coach from every NBA Finals' quiz

The 'Losing coach from every NBA Finals' quiz

In 1949, the Basketball Association of America merged with the National Basketball League to form the National Basketball Association and the first NBA Finals were held in 1950. How many of the runner-up losing coaches can you name in seven minutes?

Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The 'Multi-time NBA MVPs' quiz

The 'Multi-time NBA MVPs' quiz

Fifteen different players have won multiple NBA Most Valuable Player honors. How many can you name? 

The 'NBA No. 1 draft pick and Rookie of the Year' quiz
The 'Multiple 200+ three-pointer NBA seasons' quiz
The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz
NBA News / Yardbarker
Every NBA Finals MVP winner

Every NBA Finals MVP winner

Here is every winner of the NBA Finals MVP, a who’s who of Association history.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 23
Pacers coach Rick Carlisle’s classy Shai Gilgeous-Alexander gesture after Game 7

Pacers coach Rick Carlisle’s classy Shai Gilgeous-Alexander gesture after Game 7

OKLAHOMA CITY — While Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star and NBA Finals MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was making his way to his press conference after eliminating the Indiana Pacers in Game 7 of the NBA Finals, head coach Rick Carlisle stopped him in his tracks.

Indiana Pacers News / Bleacher Report / June 23
Indiana Pacers News / Larry Brown Sports / June 23
Rick Carlisle walks back his championship bus complaints

Rick Carlisle walks back his championship bus complaints

Rick Carlisle changed his tune about the Oklahoma City Thunder’s championship buses after losing Game 7 on Sunday night. Carlisle’s Indiana Pacers fell short in their quest to win the championship and lost 103-91 to the Thunder in OKC.

NBA News / Yardbarker / June 22
There were only winners in this year's thrilling NBA Finals

There were only winners in this year's thrilling NBA Finals

After one of the best series, tactically, narratively and aesthetically, it’s proven difficult to come up with many losers coming out of the 2025 NBA Finals. So, let’s stay positive and focus on the winners from a delightful championship round.

Takeaways from NBA Finals Game 7: SGA, Thunder reach the mountaintop
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander completes historic season with rare NBA trifecta 
Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton out of Game 7 with injury
Every NBA player to average 30 points per game in a season
The 'Active players with an NBA Finals double-double' quiz
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The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz
 The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz
The 'NFL head coaches' quiz
 The 'NFL head coaches' quiz
The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz
 The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz
The 'No. 2 NBA Draft picks' quiz
 The 'No. 2 NBA Draft picks' quiz
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / June 22
Thunder gave Rick Carlisle some motivational material before Game 7

Thunder gave Rick Carlisle some motivational material before Game 7

Whether they meant to or not, the Oklahoma City Thunder gave Indiana Pacers coach Rick Carlisle some material to fire up his team before Game 7 of the NBA Finals on Sunday.

NBA News / FirstSportz / June 22
Rick Carlisle Gets OKC Thunder Bulletin Board Material Ahead of NBA Finals Game 7

Rick Carlisle Gets OKC Thunder Bulletin Board Material Ahead of NBA Finals Game 7

It is safe to say that the Pacers and OKC are playing out the best NBA Finals in recent memory. These are two teams from small markets that have built homegrown talent and depth.

NBA News / Yardbarker / June 22
Thunder just gave Pacers bulletin board material ahead of Game 7

Thunder just gave Pacers ultimate bulletin board material ahead of Game 7

Typically teams are all business ahead of a winner-take-all Game 7, especially when the championship is on the line.

Five numbers to know before Game 7 of NBA Finals
Five reasons the Thunder will win the NBA title
Five reasons Pacers will win the NBA title
Every NBA player to average 30 points per game in a season
The 'Active players with an NBA Finals double-double' quiz
Indiana Pacers News / Yardbarker / June 20
Pacers proved naysayers wrong in Game 6 of NBA Finals

Pacers proved naysayers wrong in Game 6 of NBA Finals

Many were forced to eat crow Thursday as the Pacers forced Game 7.

Five takeaways from Game 6 of the NBA Finals: Pacers live up to their reputation
T.J. McConnell's legacy continues to grow
Pacers' Pascal Siakam posterized fellow sidekick during Game 6
The 25 most unlikely NBA Finals heroes
The 'Most points in a quarter of an NBA Finals game' quiz
Indiana Pacers News / Hoops Wire / June 16
Pacers Coach Rick Carlisle Strongly Defends Ref Scott Foster Amid Finals Criticism

Pacers Coach Rick Carlisle Strongly Defends Ref Scott Foster Amid Finals Criticism

Indiana Pacers coach Rick Carlisle came to the defense of veteran NBA referee Scott Foster on Sunday, pushing back against what he called “ridiculous scrutiny” following the Oklahoma City Thunder’s Game 4 comeback win in the NBA Finals.

Indiana Pacers News / Yardbarker / June 16
Rick Carlisle again proves why he's class personified

Rick Carlisle again proves why he's class personified

If there's undue slander against an individual in the NBA community, one can always rely on the Pacers head coach to set the record straight.

Does Rick Carlisle need another championship to cement his Hall of Fame legacy?
Which players are excelling and which are disappointing midway through the NBA Finals?
Why Game 5 of the NBA Finals is the most important of the series
2025 NBA first round mock draft: Intrigue starts at pick No. 3
The 'NBA Slam Dunk Contest winners' quiz
Indiana Pacers News / Larry Brown Sports / June 15
Rick Carlisle launches passionate defense of Scott Foster

Rick Carlisle launches passionate defense of Scott Foster

NBA coaches often vent frustration with the officials to the media, but Indiana Pacers coach Rick Carlisle took a very different approach during his media availability on Sunday.

Indiana Pacers News / Yardbarker / June 15
Does Rick Carlisle need another championship to cement his Hall of Fame legacy?

Does Rick Carlisle need another championship to cement his Hall of Fame legacy?

Pacers coach Rick Carlisle already boasts an elite resume, but does he need another title to cement his legacy and secure his place in the Hall of Fame?

Five reasons the 2025 NBA Draft is wildly unpredictable
The 25 most unlikely NBA Finals heroes
The 'Most points off the bench in an NBA Finals game' quiz
Indiana Pacers News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / June 14
Pacers' Rick Carlisle Isn't Worried About Game 4 Collapse

Pacers' Rick Carlisle Isn't Worried About Game 4 Collapse

The Indiana Pacers were hoping to win Game 4 against Oklahoma City. They had a lead in the fourth quarter and were hoping to take a 3-1 lead in the NBA Finals.

Indiana Pacers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 14
Pacers’ Rick Carlisle breaks down Indiana’s Game 4 4th quarter collapse vs. Thunder

Pacers’ Rick Carlisle breaks down Indiana’s Game 4 4th quarter collapse vs. Thunder

The air inside Gainbridge Fieldhouse was electric. The Indiana Pacers were minutes away from taking full control of the NBA Finals, holding a solid lead deep into the fourth quarter of Game 4.

Indiana Pacers News / Back in the Day NBA on SI / June 12
6-Time All-Star Predicted Indiana Pacers Would Win Game 3 Because Of Rick Carlisle

6-Time All-Star Predicted Indiana Pacers Would Win Game 3 Because Of Rick Carlisle

Former NBA player Jermaine O'Neal looked like a genius after Wednesday's Game 3 of the NBA Finals. During an appearance on the Run It Back podcast, O'Neal was giving praise to Indiana Pacers coach Rick Carlisle.

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