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Report: Tyrese Haliburton to miss the 2025-26 season for Pacers with injury

Originally posted on Ball Exclusives
By Stephen M. Smith | Last updated Jul 7, 2025 5:04 PM ET

A tough blow has hit the Indiana Pacers shortly after a successful run to the NBA Finals.

Tyrese Haliburton led the Pacers to the promised land last season, regardless of the team falling short to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder. Haliburton suffered an Achilles tendon injury in the series, causing the Pacers hopes for a Larry O’Brien Trophy to be shattered. He had a successful surgery; however, Indiana does not want to rush him back. According to Kevin Pritchard, president of the Pacers, Haliburton will not play next season as he focuses on recovering.

Pacers president Kevin Pritchard has confirmed that Tyrese Haliburton will not play during the 2025-26 season as he recovers from his Achilles tear.

“I have no doubt that he will be back better than ever,” Pritchard said. “He will not play next year though. We would not… pic.twitter.com/jHMYGFrR1D

— Yahoo Sports (@YahooSports) July 7, 2025

The 29-year-old averaged 18.6 points and 9.2 assists per game in his fifth season. Haliburton became special in the Eastern Conference playoffs for his ability to make game-winning shots, lifting the Pacers to victories in critical moments.

He made Indiana basketball exciting and fans are hopeful he bounces back strong from the Achilles tear.

This article first appeared on Ball Exclusives and was syndicated with permission.

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