Jun 19, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) dribbles the ball defended by Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) in the second quarter during game six of the 2025 NBA Finals at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

Pacers Notes: Tyrese Haliburton Sad 3-Word Message, Rick Carlisle Hints at Lineup Move, Veteran Signing Urged

Originally posted on Indianapolis Pacers on SI
By Aaron Coloma | Last updated Aug 9, 2025 9:59 AM ET

Indiana Pacers All-Star point guard Tyrese Haliburton ruptured his Achilles in Game 7 of the NBA Finals in the 2024-25 season, and his missing time has clearly taken its toll on him.

Haliburton will miss most, or all, of next season, and took to Instagram to share how he felt.

"i miss basketball," he wrote.

The Pacers also lost center Myles Turner this season, albeit in free agency. Head coach Rick Carlisle hinted at Jay Huff and Isaiah Jackson's involvement this season, saying the two would compete for the spot.

Another lineup shakeup could come if the Pacers sign a veteran guard, as Caitlin Cooper of Basketball, She Wrote has urged them.

The Pacers have several options in free agency, such as Malcolm Brogdon, Ben Simmons and Cory Joseph.

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The Pacers new G-League arena opens today

The Noblesville Boom, formerly the Fort Wayne Mad Ants, will host 25 home games in this 3,400 seat arena pic.twitter.com/PT2kzLG682
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The Pacers haven't played on Christmas Day since 2004, the third-longest drought in the NBA

That game against the Pistons was the first time the two teams met since the Malice in the Palace pic.twitter.com/2xbHnmoQKP
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