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Pacers' Rick Carlisle discusses future coaching plans with Draymond Green

3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 4:49 PM

Last updated Aug 2, 2026

Pacers' Rick Carlisle discusses future coaching plans with Draymond Green

Summary

Rick Carlisle confirmed he plans to continue coaching the Indiana Pacers for several more years. During an appearance on The Draymond Green Show, he discussed his longevity in a joke and stated his love for the game and his coaching staff. Carlisle has a record of 1,012-923, with a recent milestone of 1,000 career wins noted after the Pacers beat Charlotte on January 8, 2026. Indiana announced a multi-year extension for Carlisle in August 2025, following their run to the NBA Finals. He remains focused on day-to-day operations without fixating on wins or years.

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Status Watch

•Carlisle has several years left on his Pacers contract.
•He is 30 wins away from entering the top 10 in coaching victories.
•Indiana extended Carlisle's contract after the 2025 NBA Finals.
•The Pacers won 19 games last season without star player Tyrese Haliburton.
•Carlisle has coached for 25 seasons in the NBA.

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4:49 PMYahoo Sports — Pacers' Rick Carlisle to Draymond Green on his coaching future
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What they're saying

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Rick Carlisle told Draymond Green he has several more years on his Pacers contract. He is 1,012-923 and 30 wins from the top 10 all time.
— Yahoo Sports