Rick Carlisle has agreed to a multiyear contract extension with the Indiana Pacers after leading them to their first NBA Finals appearance in 25 years. Carlisle first coached the Pacers from 2003-07 and returned in 2021 following a successful run with the Dallas Mavericks, including an NBA title. At 65, he is the oldest active head coach in the NBA, with a career regular season record of 993-860 and is close to reaching 1,000 career wins. His return to the franchise has revitalized their playoff aspirations, resulting in significant trades and postseason success.
After leading the franchise to its first NBA Finals appearance in a quarter-century this past spring, Rick Carlisle agreed to a multiyear contract extension with the Indiana Pacers.
Carlisle returned to the Pacers in 2021 after a successful 13-year run with the Dallas Mavericks, including winning the 2011 NBA title.
At 65 years old, Carlisle is now the NBA's oldest active head coach and has a career regular season record of 993-860.
In his first season, Indiana traded Domantas Sabonis to the Sacramento Kings for Tyrese Haliburton, paving the way for their playoff return.
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