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Indiana Pacers News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / September 3
Rick Carlisle Receives Major Praise Ahead of Pacers Season
Twenty-four seasons ago Rick Carlisle took over as the head coach for the Detroit Pistons. In his first year as an NBA coach, he improved the team from a 32-50 record to a 50-32 record and won the 2002 NBA Coach of the Year award.
Indiana Pacers News / Anubis Sports / August 14
2026 Indiana Pacers Preview
The 2026 Indiana Pacers have to be concerned that the NBA’s Eastern Conference has transformed from wide open to highly contested in the span of a single offseason.
NBA News / Lakers Nation / August 3
Rick Carlisle Compares Luka Doncic To Magic Johnson
Los Angeles Lakers Luka Doncic has already proven himself to be one of the most talented players in this era of NBA basketball and that has been on display from the moment he came over from Slovenia.
The 'Most points in a game by NBA team' quiz
How many of the players to score the most points in one game for each NBA team in the 2025-26 season can you name in five minutes?
NBA News / Fadeaway World / August 1
Rick Carlisle Reveals What Makes Luka Doncic So Unique; Compares Him To Magic Johnson, Larry Bird
Rick Carlisle, the head coach of the Pacers, recently sat down with Draymond Green for an interview on his podcast. During his conversation with the Warriors veteran, Carlisle spoke in depth about the Lakers’ star, Luka Doncic.
The 25 greatest NBA Finals performances of all-time
The regular season is important, but NBA legends are made in the playoffs. More specifically, it's the Finals where the all-time greats have built their otherworldly reputations.
Indiana Pacers News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / July 31
Rick Carlisle Opens Up About His Coaching Future on Draymond Green Show
Last season Rick Carlisle became the 11th coach in NBA history to cross the 1,000 career wins threshold. Coach Carlisle is regarded by his fellow peers as one of the most brilliant minds in the game and once again enters the season as the elder statesman of all thirty active NBA coaches.
Indiana Pacers News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / June 3
The Best Possible Outcome for the Indiana Pacers in the 2026 NBA Draft
The sting of the Pacers not retaining their top-four pick is still hanging over the fan base, but the front office has had to move forward. Head Coach, Rick Carlisle, was the first to mention the Pacers have a contingency plan if their pick fell out of the top-five, and now fans are speculating, "what could that be"?
Indiana Pacers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 8
Buddy Hield believes Pacers ‘f****d up his money’ with tanking strategy years ago
Golden State Warriors guard Buddy Hield says his time with the Indiana Pacers took a frustrating turn during a late-season tanking stretch that he believes negatively impacted his earning potential, highlighting broader concerns around the NBA’s ongoing tanking problem.
Indiana Pacers News / Hoops Wire / April 5
Pacers emphasizing process amid difficult season
The Pacers have endured a challenging 2025-26 season after falling just short of a title last year, as David Aldridge of The Athletic details. Indiana sits at 18-59 with five games remaining, having been hit hard by injuries throughout the season.
NBA News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / April 4
Rick Carlisle Points to Something Scary About Hornets’ Continued Rise
You have to wonder if Charlotte Hornets fans are pinching themselves during this incredible in-season turnaround, just to be sure it’s not a dream. To go from 14-26 to 42-36 is something you just don't see very often and should be considered one of the best turnarounds in the history of the NBA.
NBA News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / April 3
Takeaways from the Charlotte Hornets' Decisive Win Over the Indiana Pacers
Before tonight's game Rick Carlisle, head coach of the Indiana Pacers, had this to say about the Charlotte Hornets: "We know that every time we play them, we're playing one of the highest-level teams in the East." Carlisle is a sure-fire Hall of Famer with multiple championship rings in his locker -- those words should not fall on deaf ears.
The 25 best NBA players to never play in college
Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.
NBA News / Orlando Magic on SI / March 24
Rick Carlisle says Magic Stars deliver Physicality and Pain
NBA Champion & Indiana Pacers Head Coach Rick Carlisle is one of the smartest in the business, a long-tenured head coach who has seen his fair share of players and coaches over the years.
Indiana Pacers News / Hoops Wire / March 7
NBA Notes: Pacers, Rick Carlisle, Mavericks, Khris Middelton, Darius Bazley
Pacers coach Rick Carlisle sounded far more supportive of the league this week when discussing the NBA’s push to curb tanking. Carlisle had criticized the league after Indiana was fined $100,000 last month for how it managed player availability, with the NBA suggesting the Pacers and Jazz were prioritizing draft position over winning.
NBA News / Yardbarker / February 24
Pacers coach Rick Carlisle slams NBA's 'shocking' tanking investigation
Indiana Pacers coach Rick Carlisle stayed quiet about the NBA's $100K tanking fine for two weeks. He didn't mince words when he broke his silence Tuesday.
Indiana Pacers News / Hoops Wire / February 24
Rick Carlisle pushes back on Pacers fine; NBA says process was followed
Pacers coach Rick Carlisle isn’t buying the NBA’s explanation for why his team was fined — and the league is making it clear it disagrees with his version of events.
Indiana Pacers News / Larry Brown Sports / February 24
Rick Carlisle reveals ridiculous question NBA asked before issuing tanking fine
Indiana Pacers coach Rick Carlisle opened up about the tanking fine his team received, and revealed that the NBA asked some ridiculous questions as part of its investigation.
Indiana Pacers News / Larry Brown Sports / February 22
Tyrese Haliburton sent home by Pacers due to unusual illness
The Indiana Pacers have not had Tyrese Haliburton all season. Now they will be without his presence for a few weeks for a very strange reason.
Indiana Pacers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 19
Rick Carlisle’s statement on $100K tanking fine after initial ‘no comment’
Tanking in the NBA has been a fervent conversation this season, and Pacers coach Rick Carlisle has had to navigate that conversation carefully. Just eight
NBA News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / February 12
Rick Carlisle Offers Compliments Towards Jordi Fernández, Nets Rookies
The Brooklyn Nets fell to the shorthanded Indiana Pacers on Wednesday, blowing a lead that grew as large as 18 points. The Nets were missing Michael Porter Jr.
Indiana Pacers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 26
Rick Carlisle speaks up on what doomed Pacers in loss to Hawks
Rick Carlisle was not happy with how his Indiana Pacers faltered in their 132-116 loss to the Atlanta Hawks on Monday afternoon. Indiana continues to struggle in the 2025-26 campaign, having suffered several injuries to their core.
Indiana Pacers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 13
Draymond Green leaks another odd story from ex-teammate about Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle
The Indiana Pacers have been rejuvenated since Rick Carlisle returned to coach the team in 2021. Carlisle has taken the Pacers to the conference finals and the NBA Finals over the last two seasons.
NBA News / The SportsRush / January 9
'Send Me Weird Selfies': DeMarcus Cousins Opens Up on Rick Carlisle’s Tactics to Recruit Him to Mavericks
For this generation of fans, DeMarcus Cousins is more an analyst than an NBA legend. Cousins was, of course, one of the best players in the league during his prime, so when the two-time All-NBA big man hit the open market, plenty of teams cam,e calling including the Dallas Mavericks.
Indiana Pacers News / Yardbarker / January 8
Pacers HC Rick Carlisle reaches major milestone, joins elite company
After a magical run all the way to Game 7 of the NBA Finals, the Indiana Pacers are enduring a miserable encore season. However, there was a reason for
Indiana Pacers News / HITC / January 7
Rick Carlisle and the Indiana Pacers can’t escape the slump delaying his career milestone
Rick Carlisle and the Indiana Pacers have been trapped in a relentless losing streak that has overshadowed a major career moment. Since December 8, 2025, the Pacers have lost 13 straight games, each one delaying an achievement that should have already arrived.
Indiana Pacers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 12
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.
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.
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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