The Last Dance” showed a clip of Michael Jordan scoring over the defense of Rick Carlisle, but the latter did not seem to mind.

Just days before their season opener, the Indianapolis Pacers are in desperate need of a backup point guard. Obviously, their top guy in Tyrese Haliburton is ou

The Pacers’ long-awaited return to the NBA Finals after 25 years ended in major heartbreak. Tyrese Haliburton’s devastating Achilles injury in Game 7 only made things worse.

Rick Carlisle, who coached Dirk Nowitzki during the Dallas Mavericks ' 2011 title run, reflected on that with a clear conviction — they wouldn't have hoisted the trophy without Nowitzki's unselfish approach and relentless commitment to the team above all else.

Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle had a relatively simple explanation for why the Pacers fell 124-108 at home to the San Antonio Spurs on Monday. "We did a poor job of transition defense in the first quarter.

LAST SEASON: 50-32, lost to Oklahoma City in the NBA Finals. COACH: Rick Carlisle (ninth season with Pacers, 338-318; 24th season overall, 993-860). SEASON OPENER: Oct. 23 vs. Oklahoma City. DEPARTURES: C Myles Turner, C Thomas Bryant. ADDITIONS: C Jay Huff, G Kam Jones, G Cam Payne. BetMGM championship odds: 100-1.

Ben Sheppard returns to practice for the Pacers this week after missing the first three preseason games with a strained calf.

Coach Katie Gearlds and her staff have worked with Indiana Pacers coaches Rick Carlisle and Jenny Boucek during the offseason.