Rick Carlisle just led the Indiana Pacers to their first NBA Finals appearance in 25 years. Now he has agreed to a contract extension with the team.

Jun 22, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) dribbles the ball against Indiana Pacers guard Bennedict Mathurin (00) during the second half of game seven of the 2025 NBA Finals at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images / Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

The Indiana Pacers, according to head coach Rick Carlisle, will experiment a lot this season, adding explosive young guard Bennedict Mathurin to the starting