Pacers Coach Rick Carlisle Says NBA Investigator Did Not Speak with Team Doctors Before Issuing Fine
Rick Carlisle disputes NBA's $100,000 fine for resting players, alleging improper injury vetting and refusal to consult Pacers' doctors or player regarding Aaron Nesmith's hand injury.
- Pacers coach Rick Carlisle said NBA investigators did not speak with team doctors or players before issuing a $100,000 fine for violating the league's player participation policy.
- Carlisle stated the league lawyer unilaterally decided that injured player Aaron Nesmith should have played in the game, despite the team's medical documentation showing he could not hold the ball.
- The NBA stated that Carlisle's description of the process was inaccurate and confirmed interviewing the Pacers' general manager and senior vice president of sports medicine as part of the process.
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Pacers coach Carlisle says NBA investigator did not speak with team doctors before issuing fine
Indiana Pacers coach Rick Carlisle said Tuesday that the NBA’s investigators did not speak with team doctors or players before issuing a recent $100,000 fine for violating the league’s player participation policy.
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