Pacers coach Rick Carlisle has talked about trusting all 15 of his players, but he used a condensed rotation in Wednesday’s season opener, writes Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star. Carlisle kept at least one of his starters on the floor throughout the first half of the victory over Washington, and only 10 players saw action until the game was out of reach. Carlisle … [Read more...] about Pacers Notes: McConnell, Brown, Toppin, Nesmith, Haliburton
Rick Carlisle Signs Multi-Year Extension With Pacers
11:14am: Carlisle’s extension is official, the Pacers announced in a press release. “It goes without saying that Coach Carlisle is one of the most creative and successful coaches in the history of the league, so there was never a question that he continues to be the right person to lead our team,” said president of basketball operations Kevin Pritchard. “His ties to this … [Read more...] about Rick Carlisle Signs Multi-Year Extension With Pacers
Maxey, Quickley, Williams Among Players Who Didn’t Sign Extensions
An unusual number of players who were eligible to sign rookie scale extensions prior to Monday’s deadline inked new deals. A total of 14 players received rookie scale extensions in 2023, blowing away the previous single-year record of 11. However, nearly half of the 27 eligible players didn’t sign a contract and thus will head to restricted free agency, if they are extended … [Read more...] about Maxey, Quickley, Williams Among Players Who Didn’t Sign Extensions
Aaron Nesmith Lands Three-Year, $33MM Extension With Pacers
11:24am: Nesmith’s extension is official, the Pacers announced in a press release. 9:33am: The Pacers have agreed to a three-year, $33MM extension with Aaron Nesmith, agent Mike Lindeman tells ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski (Twitter link). The 24-year-old forward thrived in his first season with Indiana, moving into the starting lineup and averaging 10.1 points, 3.8 rebounds and … [Read more...] about Aaron Nesmith Lands Three-Year, $33MM Extension With Pacers
Details On Nesmith's Extension
Pacers forward Aaron Nesmith, on the other hand, will receive a flat $11MM each season from 2024-26, for a total of $33MM over three years, Marks adds. … [Read more...] about Details On Nesmith's Extension