The Indiana Pacers fired Nate Bjorkgren on Wednesday, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.
Bjorkgren was informed today of decision to dismiss him, sources said. He met with management on Tuesday. Pacers are expected to pursue a more experienced, established head coach in this process. Bjorkgren lost locker room and much of organization in his one year as coach. https://t.co/FSwxnl66Ed
The Pacers finished 34-39 and ninth in the Eastern Conference in Bjorkgren’s first season in Indianapolis. He previously was an assistant coach for the Toronto Raptors and Phoenix Suns.