Rick Carlisle has received a $35,000 fine by the NBA for his comments after the Indiana Pacers’ Game 2 loss to the New York Knicks. Carlisle criticized the officiating in the game and also questioned the integrity of the NBA and its officials.
“I’m always talking to our guys about not making it about the officials,” said Carlisle after the game. “But we deserve a fair shot. And there’s not a consistent balance. And that’s disappointing.”
Carlisle also talked about the possibility of the size of the two teams markets making a difference in how the game is officiated.
“Small-market teams deserve an equal shot,” Carlisle added. “They deserve a fair shot no matter where they are playing.”
The Phoenix Suns will hire Mike Budenholzer on a contract worth approximately $10 million per season.
Budenholzer will return to coaching one season after he was fired by the Milwaukee Bucks. Budenholzer’s Bucks defeated the Suns during the 2021 Finals.
The Suns parted ways with Frank Vogel as head coach this week after one season in the job.
After a disappointing first round exit, the Suns intend to keep their core of Devin Booker, Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal in place.
