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Pacers Rule Out Tyrese Haliburton for Entire 2025–26 Season

The franchise is prioritizing his long-term recovery after June surgery to repair a torn Achilles

Jun 19, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) dribbles the ball against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the second quarter during game six of the 2025 NBA Finals at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images/File Photo
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Haliburton (right) suffered the injury during Game 7 of the NBA Finals against the Thunder.
Tyrese Haliburton #0 of the Indiana Pacers reacts during the game against the Los Angeles Lakers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on March 26, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Overview

  • Kevin Pritchard confirmed on July 7 that Haliburton will not play next season to protect his rehabilitation
  • Haliburton tore his right Achilles in the first quarter of Game 7 of the NBA Finals and underwent surgery June 23 at New York’s Hospital for Special Surgery
  • The 25-year-old guard averaged 18.6 points and 9.2 assists over 73 regular-season games to earn All-NBA third-team honors in 2024–25
  • Achilles tendon repairs typically demand at least a full calendar year of rehab, making a return in 2026–27 the earliest realistic target
  • Indiana must now reshape its roster and title window without its primary playmaker, evaluating internal options and free-agent moves