Pacers official: The team reached a multi-year contract renewal agreement with head coach Carlisle

The Pacers officially issued an announcement announcing that the team has reached a multi-year contract extension with head coach Rick Carlisle. According to team policy, the terms of the contract are not disclosed.

Pacers' basketball operations president Kevin Pritchard said after signing, "Coach Carlisle has been the key to our success since returning to the Pacers in 2021, including leading us to advance to the Eastern Conference Finals and making our first NBA Finals in 25 years. In addition to the coaching achievements that have put him among the best coaches in NBA history, Coach Carlisle has also passed his ‘Drive and Dish’s program is actively integrated into our community and gives back to Indiana. We are excited to allow him to continue to lead our team in the future and represent our organization brilliantly. "

Carlisle himself said: "Herb Simon, the Simon family, Steven Lales, Kevin Pritchard and our players make Indiana a special place. Let's rush!"

Considering Carlisle's current coaching experience with the Pacers and his first four-year coaching period in 2003-07, he has a total record of 338 wins and 318 losses (51.5% win rate), a playoff record of 41 wins and 34 losses (54.7% win rate), and has led the team to the playoffs in five of eight seasons.