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Rick Carlisle Explains Pacers’ Player Management Plan
- Carlisle said the Pacers stay in constant contact with the NBA league office before every game to discuss minutes and rest plans.
- Carlisle explained the five games in seven days stretch necessitated careful planning and two-way contract usage.
- Two-way players Taelon Peter, Jalen Slawson and Ethan Thompson have game limits the team must respect.
- Carlisle stated that certain minutes restrictions were planned in advance and communicated to the league.
- Carlisle said the communication with the league has been ongoing for months, dating back to January.
- Carlisle emphasized that the NBA season’s wear and tear influences the team’s proactive approach.
- Carlisle noted ongoing proactive reporting and league responsiveness to Pacers plans.
- The coach said the Pacers will not publicly reveal every game plan for strategic reasons.
- Carlisle concluded that both the Pacers and the NBA monitor the situation closely.
- Carlisle framed the approach as protective of players and game integrity.
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