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Pacers quietly part ways with key piece of their NBA Finals run

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In a Friday afternoon news drop that Indiana Pacers fans didn't see coming, the organization announced that they mutually agreed to part ways with assistant coach Mike Weinar. He joined Rick Carlisle's staff in 2021, after spending 10+ seasons on his staff in Dallas. Weinar was part of a staff that helped turn the Pacers from one of the worst teams in the league to one of the best.

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— Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) June 1, 2025

In the Pacers' press release about the news, Carlisle called Weinar a "trusted friend and loyal colleague for 17+ years.