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Rick Carlisle slams ridiculous NBA fine for Pacers tanking

Feb 24, 2026, 1:00 AM20
(Update: Feb 25, 2026, 1:00 AM)
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Rick Carlisle slams ridiculous NBA fine for Pacers tanking

  • The Indiana Pacers were fined $100,000 for not following the NBA's player participation policy.
  • Coach Rick Carlisle criticized the way the NBA handled the assessment of injured player Aaron Nesmith.
  • Tanking remains a contentious issue in the league, with many teams incentivized to perform poorly for better draft odds.
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