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Forbes
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Q&A: Pacers Head Coach Rick Carlisle Opens Up On Finals Run, Offseason
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - JUNE 22: Head coach Rick Carlisle of the Indiana Pacers looks on against ... More the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second quarter in Game Seven of the 2025 NBA Finals at Paycom Center on June 22, 2025 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (Photo by) LAS VEGAS – It wasn't a long offseason for the Indiana Pacers and head coach Rick Carlisle. On June 22, the Pacers played in Game 7 of the NBA Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Three days later, the NBA Draft began. Free agency was full speed ahead less than a week later. After a dramatic and magical playoff run, the Pacers had almost no time to decompress before making important decisions. 'It's the NBA. This kind of stuff is normal,' Carlisle said of the quick offseason while taking in a Pacers summer league game. 'Great year, great run. Disappointing ending to the Finals. But our guys poured every last bit of everything they had into it. We're very proud.' What is different for Carlisle and the Pacers going forward? Carlisle has been to the Finals many times throughout his career, yet the 2024-25 postseason put his Pacers in the top class of contenders again. Indiana's 2024 trek to the Eastern Conference Finals was met with skeptics as the team was still emerging, but that journey was validated by another deep playoff run in 2025. The Pacers were built on depth and speed, and it was hard to beat them on the biggest stage. They were just one game away from a title while fighting every longstanding adage about playoff basketball. Now, everything looks different for the blue and gold. Star guard Tyrese Haliburton will miss the entirety of the upcoming campaign with a torn Achilles, and starting center Myles Turner is gone after signing a contract with the Milwaukee Bucks. Carlisle and the Pacers will take on new challenges in 2025-26, then again in 2026-27 when Haliburton presumably returns. Carlsile fielded several questions about his team, their direction, the magical 2025 playoff run, and ongoing offseason while in Las Vegas. The entire Q&A can be found below, with some questions edited for clarity and brevity. Rick Carlisle: Yeah, because I've had so many people come up and just talk about how inspiring our guys were to them. We were underdogs really a massive majority of the way. People just got a real great feeling watching how our guys competed. Carlisle: We'll be fine. INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - JUNE 11: Head coach Rick Carlisle and Myles Turner #33 of the Indiana Pacers ... More high five during the fourth quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game Three of the 2025 NBA Finals at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on June 11, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by) Carlisle: I like where he is at in his career. He's the right age, he's a stretch big who can protect the rim. And with him, Isaiah [Jackson], [James] Wiseman, and Tony Bradley, we've got a lot of different options. Carlisle: I don't know for sure, but it certainly seems like they're going to be in good shape. Carlisle: I just love how hard he's worked through this whole rehab. He's kept a very upbeat attitude, as has James Wiseman. Those guys have worked extremely hard with Jim Boylen like every day since they've been on the court. They're putting the work in. So the hope is that they'll be ready. It certainly looks like they will be. Carlisle: I mean, really, I didn't know much about these guys. I saw Taelon's workout. I happened to be in the gym, that was one day I was in the gym. Kam Jones had a great career at Marquette, so I'm aware of him. But these guys are doing good things. They're learning a lot in a very short period of time. Carlisle: It's going to present a great opportunity in some form. I saw a thing today where they had us ranked 20th or 21st in the league going into next year. That's good motivation. So we'll have a chance to have a real opportunity to help develop some guys in some real quality minutes. And we're trying to win. Carlisle: He's going to be a factor for us. He runs, he rebounds, he makes open shots and plays a winning brand of basketball. He worked really hard this year. [He] had great stints in the G League with the Mad Ants. Looking forward to getting him into training camp. Carlisle: Progressing. I don't know exactly where he is. But I know he's probably back on the court now. In terms of what percent of full recovery, I don't know. But we'll find out soon. It's a short summer, so he's going to have to get after it. After the interview, Carlisle returned to his seat near Pacers players Andrew Nembhard and Pascal Siakam. They all watched the second half of a summer league battle against the Thunder. Those two players project to be important Indiana starters this season as the team tries to win as much as they can in their new reality.
Yahoo
16 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Video games used to help NBA champ Isaiah Hartenstein unwind in the offseason. Now it's daddy duty.
It's only been a matter of weeks since star center Isaiah Hartenstein and his team, the Oklahoma City Thunder, won the NBA Finals. Cue celebratory champagne sprays in the locker room, a joyous parade with fans and ... early wake-up calls with his kid. 'My wife gave me more daddy duties,' Hartenstein, whose 1-year-old son, Elijah, was seen snoozing on his shoulder during the trophy ceremony, tells me during our conversation for Yahoo's OT Diaries. 'She said, 'You're waking up at 5 a.m. now.'' But the NBA champ is also hoping to make time for chilling out during the offseason. 'You're on such a high in that moment, and probably most excited for a bit of relaxing afterward,' the 27-year-old says about his success. Here's how he keeps himself grounded — and why he won't be on a basketball court for a month. It's such a big high, you feel a little crash after a couple of days. I'm not saying it's a depressed feeling, but you feel your mood going down a bit. For me, it's just been a lot of meditation and getting back to breath work to settle into a normal routine. My post-championship life so far has been waking up early with the baby. Just spending more time with the family is definitely important. There are so many ups and downs and so many emotions you have to deal with in the NBA. It was in my fourth year that I started to get into meditation and focusing on the mental side of the game. It's just me trying not to be on a roller coaster where I'm too high or too low, but staying more centered. I think a lot of people from the outside just see us [NBA athletes] as emotionless robots that just go out there and play. But I mean, all of us are human beings. We all go through different things, and being in a situation where I can regulate those emotions, where I can get back to zero, it's been very helpful. Some days it's not going to be perfect. Some days I can do all those things and I'll still feel a certain emotion. But just being consistent with it, I'll always be getting better. Through meditation, reading books and I use this app called Mastry that's kind of like an AI mental coach. I used it before each game throughout the playoffs. They're all just little tools that help me stay grounded. Just like working your muscles for basketball, I think you really have to work on the mental side. I'm a bit stricter in season. You end up having a routine that you stick with throughout the season, so it gets to a point where it's just a habit and you don't even have to think about it. During the offseason is when I try different things. It's more free-flowing. Not every season is the same. They bring different challenges where some of the same things might help, and some don't. You have to figure out what works for you at that time. Physically, just making sure that my body recovers. It's a superlong season and it takes a big toll on your body. I do massages and stretching. I'm a big ice bath guy, and I like to be in the weight room. Mentally, it's about giving yourself a little break where you can shut off a bit from basketball, but also pushing yourself to stay focused. I won't go on the basketball court for maybe a month to give my body some rest. But now with social media, it's also about turning off your phone and getting away from that [noise]. It's kind of hard to do, but that's where you mentally get away from it all. A big thing that helps me check out is doing charity stuff, 'cause that's where you know it's bigger than basketball. Being around people in need and helping them out humbles you; just seeing what really matters in life. It's changed a lot. No more video games, things that used to be my hobbies during my downtime. I'm gone so much [with basketball] that when I'm home, I try to spend as much time as I can with my family. My wife does an amazing job of taking on the load [of parenting], especially in the season when I need my rest. So now I try to help as much as possible. I love fashion. It's a part of me. It's the kind of avenue where you can express yourself through your tunnel fits, through what you wear. Being my size, it's not always easy to find stuff. ... If I go to 10 stores, probably one store will have something in my size. So I have [stylist Dan Solomon] to help me get clothes and put stuff together. It's been great, and I think it's something cool. Especially on [OKC], we're very into it. You kind of have like a friendly competition each game where you look at the other person and see what he has on. It's cool. My mom. South Park. Cheesecake Factory red velvet cake. That's always something where I have to keep myself from eating that. Something happening to my family. Supertight jeans. Barcode — it's like a sports drink. TikTok. When I start scrolling on TikTok, my wife has to tell me to put the phone down. A journal for my thoughts or manifestations. I write those down. It's German. His name is Billa Joe. I listen to him before every game. Meditation and visualization. Call of Duty. The only time I have right now is with my son, so I guess being a dad. This conversation has been edited for length and clarity.
Yahoo
17 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
What to Expect From Expand Energy's Next Quarterly Earnings Report
Oklahoma City-based Expand Energy Corporation (EXE) operates as an independent natural gas production company in the United States. With a market cap of $25.1 billion, the company engages in the acquisition, exploration, and development of properties to produce oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids. The energy major is expected to announce its second-quarter results on Monday, Aug. 4. Ahead of the event, analysts expect EXE to deliver a profit of $1.32 per share, significantly up from the $0.01 per share reported in the year-ago quarter. While the company has missed the Street's bottom-line estimates in one of the past four quarters, it has surpassed the projections on three other occasions. Palantir Just Launched Warp Speed for Warships. Does That Make PLTR Stock a Buy? This Analyst Just Doubled His Price Target on AMD Stock How High Can Nvidia Stock Go as Jensen Huang Heads to China? Tired of missing midday reversals? The FREE Barchart Brief newsletter keeps you in the know. Sign up now! For the full fiscal 2025, analysts expect EXE to deliver an EPS of $7.41, up from $1.41 reported in fiscal 2024. Further, in fiscal 2026, its earnings are expected to surge 46.6% year-over-year to $10.86 per share. EXE stock has soared 31.3% over the past 52 weeks, notably outperforming the S&P 500 Index's ($SPX) 11.6% gains and the Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund's (XLE) 2.6% dip during the same time frame. Expand Energy's stock prices dropped 3.3% in the trading session following the release of its Q1 results on Apr. 29. The company operated an average of 11 rigs during the quarter, drilling 46 wells and turning 89 wells in line, which significantly boosted its top-line performance. Despite the $1 billion loss due to derivatives, its topline increased 103.1% year-over-year to $2.2 billion. Meanwhile, its non-GAAP net income grew from $80 million in Q1 2024 to $487 million, and its non-GAAP EPS of $2.02 per share surpassed the consensus estimates by 9.2%. However, its non-GAAP net income included an adjustment of $969 million for unrealized losses on natural gas and oil derivatives, and on a GAAP basis, the company reported net losses of $249 million, which likely failed to impress investors. Among the 26 analysts covering the EXE stock, the consensus rating is a 'Strong Buy.' That's based on 22 'Strong Buys,' two 'Moderate Buys,' and two 'Holds.' Its mean price target of $131.62 suggests a 20.1% upside potential from current price levels. On the date of publication, Aditya Sarawgi did not have (either directly or indirectly) positions in any of the securities mentioned in this article. All information and data in this article is solely for informational purposes. This article was originally published on Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
a day ago
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'I don't regret it': Tyrese Haliburton writes post on social media after surgery
If you buy something through a link in this article, we may earn commission. Pricing and availability are subject to change. INDIANAPOLIS -- After surgery to repair his torn right Achilles tendon in New York on Monday evening, Pacers All-Star point guard Tyrese Haliburton posted a lengthy message social media that he if he had to do it all over again, he'd still play in Game 6 and 7 of the NBA Finals despite a strained right calf. Haliburton suffered the first injury in Game 5 and went through around-the-clock treatment to play to try to lead the Pacers to their first NBA championship in franchise history. He helped the Pacers win Game 6 to force a Game 7 on Sunday night in Oklahoma City, but crumbled to the floor on a drive with 5 minutes to go in the first quarter and had to be carried to the locker room. An MRI confirmed an Achilles tendon tear on Monday and he flew to New York for a surgery with Dr. Martin O' Malley. Advertisement Haliburton said after Game 5 that as long as he could walk he wanted to play. After Game 6 he said he knew that if he didn't give it a try, he would regret it. In Game 7, the worst-case scenario played out on the Paycom Center floor, but Haliburton said he'd still make the same bet. "I know I'll come out on the other side of this a better man and a better player," Haliburton wrote. "And honestly, right now, torn Achilles and all, I don't regret it. I'd do it again, and again after that, to fight for this city and my brothers. For the chance to do something special." Re-live the Pacers incredible postseason run with our commemorative book That's not to say Haliburton has gotten over the pain yet -- physical or emotional. Advertisement "Man," he wrote. "Don't know how to explain it other than shock. Words cannot express the pain of this letdown. The frustration is unfathomable. I've worked my whole life to get to this moment and this is how it ends? Makes no sense." He didn't say much about the surgery itself, but did say the feeling wasn't enjoyable. "Now that I've gotten surgery, I wish I could count the number of times people will tell me I'm going to 'come back stronger," Haliburton wrote. "What a cliche lol, this (expletive) sucks. My foot feels like dead weight, fam. But what's hurting most I think is my mind. Feel like I'm rambling, but I know this is something I'll look back on when I'm through this, as something I'm proud I fought through. It feels good to let this (expletive) out without y'all seeing the kid ugly cry." Haliburton commiserated with the Pacers' fan base, which has seen its stars fall victim to devastating injury over and over with Paul George's broken leg and Victor Oladipo's quadriceps tear being among the most recent painful examples. The Pacers have never been as close to an NBA title as they were in these Finals, the first in which they have ever won three games. Advertisement "Indy, I'm sorry," Haliburton said. "If any fan base doesn't deserve this, it's y'all. But together we are going to fight like hell to get back to this very spot, and get over this hurdle. I don't doubt for a second that y'all have my back, and I hope you guys know that I have yours." And despite the cliche, Haliburton vowed to use the opportunity to get stronger. "I think Kobe (Bryant) said it best when in this same situation," Haliburton wrote. 'There are far greater issues/challenges in the world than a torn achilles. Stop feeling sorry for yourself, find the silver lining and get to work with the same belief, same drive and same conviction as ever.' And that's exactly right. I will do everything in my power to get back right." "My journey to get to where I am today wasn't by happenstance," Haliburton continued. "I've pushed myself every day to be great. And I will continue to do just that. The most important part of this all, is that I'm grateful. I'm grateful for every single experience that's led me here. I'm grateful for all the love from the hoop world. I don't 'have to' go through this, I get to go through this. I'm grateful for the road that lies ahead. Watch how I come back from this. So, give me some time, I'll dust myself off and get right back to being the best version of Tyrese Haliburton." Advertisement Get IndyStar's Pacers coverage sent directly to your inbox with our Pacers Update newsletter. This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: Tyrese Haliburton injury: Pacers star posts on social media
CNN
a day ago
- CNN
Dismantling the Education Department, training air traffic controllers, nicotine patch warning: Catch up on the day's stories
5 Things Aviation news Air travel safety Drugs in society FacebookTweetLink 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! It's a potentially serious medical condition, yet lots of people don't know they have obstructive sleep apnea. Most treatments — like CPAP devices — blow air into the mouth. But an alternative technology sucks air instead. Is it onto something? Here's what else you might have missed during your busy day. In the latest victory for President Donald Trump, the Supreme Court's conservative majority said he can proceed with plans to carry out mass layoffs at the Department of Education. In a scathing dissent, Justice Sonia Sotomayor warned of 'untold harm.' The conspiracy-soaked culture that propelled Trump to political power is now coming for him. Some of the most influential voices in right-wing media are rejecting Trump's call to stop wasting 'time and energy on Jeffrey Epstein.' Nicotine pouches are surging in popularity, but a new study found that they're a fast-growing source of poisoning in young children. Some people think the little white packets that you tuck between your lip and gum taste good thanks to flavorings and sweeteners. On a sprawling campus in Oklahoma City, thousands of students learn how to take command of the nation's skies. The FAA Academy teaches air traffic controllers to keep passengers safe while planes take off, land and cruise at 30,000 feet. Lucy Jones painted her first nude self-portrait when she was 50. The British artist's latest show captures her life with cerebral palsy through the years, and it's a brash and witty exploration of physical disability. GET '5 THINGS' IN YOUR INBOX If your day doesn't start until you're up to speed on the latest headlines, then let us introduce you to your new favorite morning fix. Sign up here for the '5 Things' newsletter. 🛸 What is that? Journalist and UFO enthusiast Jeremy Corbell released footage, reportedly captured by the US military in 2020, of a disc-shaped unidentified flying object. The Pentagon declined to answer CNN's questions on the validity of the video. Trump announces novel plan to send weapons to Ukraine and gives Russia new deadline to make peace 9 dead in Massachusetts assisted living facility fire described as 'unfathomable tragedy' Obama's blunt message for Democrats: 'Toughen up' 📺 That's how many times French gameshow star Émilien won before losing his record-breaking 21-month streak from one flub. 🌋 Ash-tounding! In future regions, could everything you touch actually be lava? An Icelandic firm proposed a project that redirects and harnesses the volcanic material with various cooling methods to create whole cities. 'I think I was a little bit in shock after as well, but I told myself I'll definitely come out stronger after this.' Amanda Anisimova 🎾 Bouncing back: The American tennis player vowed to return stronger after being 'frozen' with nerves during her 6-0, 6-0 loss to Iga Świątek in the Wimbledon women's final. 🌌 What type of galaxy was recently discovered 3 billion light-years away?A. Spiral galaxyB. Cubed galaxyC. Fossil galaxyD. Elliptical galaxy⬇️ Scroll down for the answer. 🎒 Packing light: Glen Van Peski is a legend in the world of backpacking. He spent decades shaving unnecessary weight until he narrowed his gear down to just a few pounds. See what he chose to keep and how it changed his perspective on life. 👋 We'll see you tomorrow.🧠 Quiz answer: C. Astronomers discovered a fossil galaxy that has remained unchanged for 7 billion years — a virtually inactive time capsule.📧 Check out all of CNN's newsletters. Today's edition of 5 Things PM was edited and produced by CNN's Kimberly Richardson, Sarah Hutter and Emily Scolnick.
