INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indiana Pacers rewarded coach Rick Carlisle with a multiyear contract extension Tuesday following the team’s surprising run to the NBA Finals.

Team officials made the announcement about one month before the Pacers open training camp. The Pacers provided no additional details about contract terms.

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