Hoops Rumors

The Pacers have added Johnny Carpenter to Rick Carlisle‘s coaching staff as an assistant, the team announced on Monday in a press release. Carpenter spent the 2024/25 season in a player development/scouting role with the Grizzlies and was with the University of Virginia for nine years before that, working in a series of roles that included assistant coach, director of player … [Read more...] about Pacers Hire Johnny Carpenter, Promote Jim Boylen

Pacers point guard Tyrese Haliburton offered a brief update on his injury recovery in a session with reporters on Saturday, according to Field Level Media (story via Reuters). The two-time All-Star is recovering from a torn Achilles tendon, which he suffered in Game 7 of the NBA Finals. “I’m walking now in my boot,” Haliburton said. “Getting closer to walking full time in my … [Read more...] about Pacers’ Tyrese Haliburton Discusses Injury Recovery

The Pacers and assistant coach Mike Weinar have “mutually agreed to part ways,” the team announced Friday (link to press release). Weinar has spent the majority of his NBA career working with head coach Rick Carlisle. He spent 13 seasons under Carlisle in Dallas, the last four as an assistant, prior to being hired by Indiana in 2021 when Carlisle rejoined the Pacers … [Read more...] about Pacers, Assistant Coach Mike Weinar Part Ways

After leading the Pacers to their first NBA Finals appearance in a quarter-century this spring, head coach Rick Carlisle has agreed to a multiyear contract extension with the team, according to NBA insider Marc Stein (Twitter link). The Pacers had one of the worst years in franchise history during Carlisle’s first season back on the job in 2021/22, posting a record of just … [Read more...] about Pacers, Rick Carlisle Agree To Multiyear Extension

The Raptors announced on Monday that they’ve decided not to fill the president role formerly held by Masai Ujiri, with Bobby Webster hanging onto his title of general manager as he takes over as the team’s permanent head of basketball operations. That’s fine with Webster, as Michael Grange of Sportsnet.ca relays. “On the title, what’s the best way to put it? The title, to me, … [Read more...] about Raptors Notes: Webster, Pritchard, Roster Moves, Rotation