ESPN.com · Jun 24, 2021
Rick Carlisle returning to Indiana Pacers for second stint as coach
Rick Carlisle is returning to Indiana after agreeing to a four-year deal to become the head coach of the Pacers again, he told ESPN.
The deal is worth $29 million plus incentives, sources said.
"It's a team of skilled, unselfish guys that play hard. It's always possible that moves could be made before the season, but I think [GM Kevin Pritchard] and I are both very excited about getting the roster healthy and seeing what this team can be," Carlisle said.
Most NBA Wins as Pacers Coach
Rick Carlise's 181 wins as Pacers head coach are already fourth most in the franchise's NBA history (Slick Leonard would top this list when including ABA history).