Carlisle previously coached the team from 2003-07.
Rick Carlisle has a new job one week after he stepped away from his role as the head coach of the Dallas Mavericks. According to Tim MacMahon and Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, Carlisle will head back to one of his old stomping grounds and become the next head coach of the Indiana Pacers. Sources: The Pacers are hiring Rick Carlisle as head coach. He will sign a 4-year, $29 million contract. Tim MacMahon (@espn_macmahon) June 24, 2021 Pacers worked quietly and quickly to get a deal done with Rick Carlisle. Team had planned to start interviews with several candidates in Chicago this week.
