After suffering so many setbacks this summer, the Pacers made the decision to hold on tight to what they already have. Though Vogel had one more season on his contract, Indiana wrapped him up for a longer deal before the start of his fourth full year as head coach.

"We're very happy to extend Frank's contract," the team's President of Basketball Operations Larry Bird said in a statement. "I believe he has done a great job and I look forward to continuing our relationship and working together to achieve all of our goals."

-- Indianapolis Star