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Carlisle Excited About Retooled Pacers
In 2002, his Pistons added Chauncey Billups, Richard Hamilton and Tayshaun Prince and five other new players. The team went 50-32 and reached the Eastern Conference Finals. This offseason, the Pacers added Al Harrington and Marquis Daniels, drafted forward Shawne Williams and picked up Cincinnati guard James White in a draft-day trade. Carlisle is excited about the influx of talent and athleticism. Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets Marquis Daniels' Status Uncertain
Daniels, acquired for Austin Croshere from Dallas in July, has participated in offseason workouts but has been limited. Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets Carlisle To Receive Extension
"We're going to get it taken care of," Bird said. "You like to get that kind of stuff taken care of so you can move on." Carlisle, who was entering the final season of a four-year deal, declined comment when reached by phone Tuesday. There was some question about whether Carlisle would receive an extension after the Pacers finished 41-41 and were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs last season. Team chemistry and injuries also were an issue last season. The Pacers addressed their chemistry problem by adding 11 new players through the draft, trades and free agency this summer. Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets Pacers Sep 2006 Archive
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Pacers coach Rick Carlisle isn't worried about having 11 new players in training camp. He fared pretty well when faced with a similar challenge four years ago. 
Indiana Pacers coach Rick Carlisle said he isn't sure newcomer Marquis Daniels will be ready to go when training camp opens next week. Daniels is dealing with occasional problems following a procedure to remove a toenail on his left big toe.
"Doctors decided to remove the toenail permanently," Carlisle said. "It's a healing process that's taken time."