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NBA head coach to miss game Friday due to heartbreaking family news

Rodney Ellis
Rodney Ellis
Rodney Ellis
Sports Reporter · Cleveland, OH

Rodney has spent over eight years reporting on Cleveland’s professional and amateur sports scenes, with a background in sports broadcasting from Bowling Green State University. He has contributed to ESPN Radio and other local stations, where his vibrant coverage has garnered a loyal following.

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Sports Reporter · Friday, October 30, 2026 at 9:54 PM · 1 min read
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NBA head coach to miss game Friday due to heartbreaking family news — Pepper Pike Sports news

Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle will not be on the bench Friday night when his team faces the Miami Heat.

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