Summary
- Indiana Pacers star point guard Tyrese Haliburton
- The injury occurred in Game 7 of the recent NBA finals, with the Pacers losing to the Oklahoma City Thunder
this Indiana Pacers Having confirmed a major blow to their upcoming season, today announced the star point guard Tyrese Haliburton Will miss the entire 2025-26 NBA season as he recovers from his right follow-up tendon. The Pacers’ basketball president Kevin Pritchard issued an authoritative statement ensuring any false hopes for fans to return next year.
Haliburton’s devastating injury occurred in the first quarter of Game 7 of the recent NBA Finals, with the Pacers eventually falling into the Oklahoma City Thunder. The 25-year-old quickly underwent surgery after MRI confirmed Achilles’ laceration. While the surgery was successful, the team was prioritizing his long-term health and full recovery, choosing a cautious approach.
Pritchard stressed the promise, saying: “He won’t play next year. We won’t harm that.” Halliburton himself sent a heartfelt message to fans X (formerly Twitter) From his hospital bed, apologizes for disappointment, but promises to “fight like hell, return to this place”. His absence and the departure of Myles Turner mean the Pacers will face major challenges in the upcoming season, entering the reconstruction phase without two key starters.
