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Report: Nate Bjorkgren Fired as Pacers Head Coach After Losing Locker Room

The Pacers have fired head coach Nate Bjorkgen, according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.

Bjorkgren reportedly lost the Pacers locker room and much of the organization in his first and only year as head coach. He was told he was dismissed today after meeting with management on Tuesday, according to ESPN.

The Pacers are expected to pursue a more experienced coach this offseason.

This was Bjorkgren's first season as a head coach and he finished 34–38 with the Pacers missing the playoffs.

This story will be updated.