Oct 30, 2024; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) reacts to after scoring a three point basket during a game against the Boston Celticss at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Grace Smith-Imagn Images Grace Smith/USA Today Network via Imagn Images

Indiana Pacers Make New Tyrese Haliburton Announcement After NBA Finals

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated Jun 23, 2025 8:12 PM ET

Tyrese Haliburton is one of the best young stars in the NBA.

However, the Indiana Pacers guard suffered an injury during Game 7 of the NBA Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Following the 103-91 loss, the Pacers made an announcement about Haliburton.

Via Pacers.com: "INDIANAPOLIS - Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton suffered an injury to his right Achilles tendon during the first quarter of last night's NBA Finals game at Oklahoma City.

An MRI taken on Monday confirmed that Haliburton tore his right Achilles tendon. Surgery is scheduled later today with Dr. Martin O’Malley at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York.

Additional updates on Haliburton’s status will be provided as appropriate."

Tyrese Haliburton suffered an injury to his right Achilles tendon during last night's game at Oklahoma City.

An MRI taken today that confirmed he tore his right Achilles tendon and surgery is scheduled for later today.

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