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Pacers’ Rick Carlisle blasts refs for ‘being against’ Indiana all year

Rick Carlisle didn’t bite his tongue after another tight loss. Following the Indiana Pacers’ late collapse against the Philadelphia 76ers, Carlisle questioned the officiating and suggested his team has been fighting an uphill battle all season.

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Pacers fall apart late vs. 76ers in bid to earn Rick Carlisle milestone win

Rick Carlisle didn’t get win No. 1,000 against the 76ers on Friday night, but the fight was there. His next crack at history will come Sunday against

Indiana Pacers News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / December 10

Rick Carlisle closes in on coaching milestone after decades of positive impact

As action resumes following the NBA Cup quarterfinals, most coaches will be looking to see what some welcome practice time can do for their teams going forward.

Rick Carlisle News / Hardwood Heroics / December 9

'He’s a Guy We Take for Granted' – Indiana Pacers Star Receives His Flowers From Rick Carlisle

Pascal Siakam was one of the catalysts behind the Indiana Pacers’ 116-105 home win against the Sacramento Kings on Monday night, drawing praise from head coach Rick Carlisle.

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How many of the active NBA players to average at least 20 points-per-game can you name in five minutes?

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Indiana Pacers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 9

Pacers’ Rick Carlisle a win away from historic milestone after Kings beatdown

To say that the 2025-26 season could not have gone any further from plan for the Indiana Pacers would be a massive understatement. The Pacers expected

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Which NBA teams have the best Christmas Day records?

Christmas and the NBA go hand-in-hand. The day serves for the top hoops league in the world, like Thanksgiving for the NFL. However, while the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are perpetual Thanksgiving participants, the NBA has mixed up the matchups and the teams throughout the years.

Indiana Pacers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 1

Pacers’ Rick Carlisle addresses TJ McConnell injury concerns after loss to Cavs

The Indiana Pacers have been playing better basketball as of late, and it’s a credit to the fact that the team is at least getting a bit healthier. Among those who’ve returned after a bit of a lengthy absence is backup point guard TJ McConnell, who’s been contributing quite well for this shorthanded Pacers squad.

Indiana Pacers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 26

Rick Carlisle gives Pacers ‘difficult’ reality after tough loss to Raptors

The Indiana Pacers will fly back home with a bitter taste in their mouths after losing to the Toronto Raptors, 97-95, in the NBA Cup at Scotiabank Arena on Wednesday.

Indiana Pacers News / Hoops Rumors / November 15

Aaron Nesmith may have 'dodged a bullet,' but he's still going to miss time

After saying the Pacers appeared to have “dodged a bullet” when Aaron Nesmith was injured on Thursday, coach Rick Carlisle told reporters that his small forward will still miss time.

Pacers eyeing a trade for NBA fan favorite to fill in for Tyrese Haliburton

Suns forward Dillon Brooks punished by NBA for actions in Pacers game

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Indiana Pacers News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / October 26

Pacers’ Rick Carlisle Announces Concerning Injury Update Ahead of Timberwolves Game

Having fallen to an 0-2 regular season start, the Indiana Pacers find themselves in a precarious position healthwise with their schedule refusing to relent.

Indiana Pacers News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / October 16

Coach Rick Carlisle Puts Pacers on Blast for Major Issues in Preseason Loss

Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle had a relatively simple explanation for why the Pacers fell 124-108 at home to the San Antonio Spurs on Monday. "We did a poor job of transition defense in the first quarter.

Indiana Pacers News / Hoops Rumors / October 9

Pacers point guard out at least a month with hamstring strain

Pacers point guard T.J. McConnell will be sidelined for at least one month after suffering a left hamstring strain.

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Indiana Pacers News / Hardwood Heroics / September 4

'He’s Having a Great Summer' – Indiana Pacers’ Rick Carlisle Has High Hopes for Key Starter This Upcoming Season

Bennedict Mathurin is expected to assume a larger role with the Indiana Pacers this upcoming season, as he will likely replace the injured Tyrese Haliburton in the starting lineup.

Indiana Pacers News / Hoops Wire / August 22

Pacers lean on Rick Carlisle’s influence in roster makeup: ‘NBA has become a play-hard league’

The 2025 playoffs showed that youth and depth may be the way forward in today’s NBA. Pacers coach Rick Carlisle learned that first-hand, guiding his team to within a game of the championship.

Indiana Pacers News / Field Level Media / August 19

Reports: Pacers extend Rick Carlisle's contract after Finals run

Rick Carlisle is signing a contract extension with the Indiana Pacers on the heels of their run to the 2025 NBA Finals. According to multiple reports, Carlisle agreed earlier this week to his second extension in less than two years.