<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>The Dallas Morning News - Rick Carlisle and the Mavericks have reached an agreement on a four-year contract that will reportedly pay him close to $4 million a season, according to The Dallas Morning News. They reached an agreement in principle on Friday night, with both sides confirming the rumors. Dallas isn't expected to officially announce the hiring of Carlisle as the team's ninth coach until the middle of next week. Carlisle previously coached the Pacers and Pistons.</div> Source
