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Pacers Face Season Without Tyrese Haliburton After Achilles Surgery

Indiana’s front office is planning roster moves after Eastern Conference title odds shifted against the franchise.

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Head coach Rick Carlisle of the Indiana Pacers looks on during the second quarter against the New York Knicks in Game Six of the Eastern Conference Finals of the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on May 31, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Overview

  • An MRI confirmed a torn right Achilles tendon and Haliburton underwent surgery at the Hospital for Special Surgery on June 23, ending his 2025-26 campaign.
  • The typical nine- to 12-month rehabilitation timeline means the two-time All-Star will miss the entire upcoming season.
  • Pacers president Kevin Pritchard is expected to pursue free agents, with Chris Paul among reported targets to fill the team’s playmaking void.
  • Eastern Conference futures adjusted dramatically, elevating the Cavaliers from +1000 to +750 and the Knicks from +900 to +800 while Indiana’s title odds stretched from +1300 to +4000.
  • Despite Haliburton’s absence, the team retains key contributors like Myles Turner, T.J. McConnell and emerging scorers Bennedict Mathurin and Jarace Walker.