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Tyrese Haliburton was a recent guest on Impaulsive, hosted by Logan Paul. Haliburton touched on a lot of topics, including when he might suit up again in an NBA game. When asked how when he might play again, Haliburton indicated it would be ahead of 2026 training camp. "I think it'll be 15 months until I play my next game," the Pacers star said. That timeline from injury to … [Read more...] about Tyrese Haliburton Says 'It'll Be 15 Months' Before Playing Again

The Indiana Pacers have hired Johnny Carpenter as an assistant coach on the staff of Rick Carlisle. Carpenter spent last season with the Memphis Grizzlies in a player development and scouting role, and prior to that spent nine years on the Virginia Cavaliers coaching staff in various roles, including as assistant coach, Director of Player Personnel, and basketball technology … [Read more...] about Pacers Hire Johnny Carpenter As Assistant Coach, Move Jim Boylen To Front Of Bench

Assistant coach Mike Weinar and the Indiana Pacers have mutually agreed to part ways. Weinar had been a candidate to join the coaching staff of Mike Brown with the New York Knicks before he pulled his name out of the running earlier this month. "Mike Weinar has been a trusted friend and loyal colleague for 17+ years. As a coach, he is a proven winner with two National … [Read more...] about Mike Weinar, Pacers Mutually Agree To Part Ways

Rick Carlisle is believed to be one of the NBA's most influential head coaches when it comes to player personnel decisions. Carlisle and the Indiana Pacers signed a multi-year extension this offseason following their appearance in the Finals where they lost to the Oklahoma City Thunder in seven games. Carlisle was hired by the Pacers during the 2021 offseason. "From my … [Read more...] about Rick Carlisle Among NBA's Most Influential Coaches In Roster Construction

The Indiana Pacers have agreed to a multiyear contract extension with head coach Rick Carlisle. The Pacers made a surprising run to the 2025 NBA Finals, extending the series to seven games against the favored Oklahoma City Thunder. Carlisle is in the midst of his second stint as Indiana's head coach. He's gone 157-171 during this period. Over the last two seasons, the Pacers … [Read more...] about Rick Carlisle, Pacers Agree To Contract Extension