NBA Responds to Rick Carlisle’s Comments
In a recent radio segment, Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle opened up about the team's $100,000 fine, sharing his disagreement and disappointment with the handling of the situation.
Carlisle's comments sparked a response from the NBA. A league spokesman clarified that the decision to fine the Indiana Pacers was based on a thorough process.
An independent physician conducted the medical review, and both the Pacers’ General Manager and the team’s Senior Vice President of Sports Medicine and Performance were interviewed. The league emphasized that the Pacers had provided all necessary information and determined that interviews with Coach Carlisle or a team physician were not required.
As the dust settles from this controversy, the Pacers are set to face the Philadelphia 76ers at home on Tuesday night. Fans will be eager to see how the team responds on the court amidst the ongoing discussions off it.