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Pacers’ Tyrese Haliburton Out for 2025-26 After Torn Achilles in Game 7

Scheduled for surgery in New York, he will miss the next season, pushing the Pacers into luxury tax territory

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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.
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Overview

  • An MRI confirmed Haliburton ruptured his right Achilles tendon late in Game 7 of the NBA Finals, and he is set to undergo repair surgery at the Hospital for Special Surgery.
  • The two-time All-Star is expected to be sidelined for the entire 2025-26 NBA season as he rehabs from the injury.
  • Indiana’s bid for its first championship ended with a loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder after Haliburton exited in the first quarter.
  • Facing a season without their floor general, the Pacers have decided to enter luxury tax territory for the first time in two decades to keep their core intact.
  • Front-office talks include exploring a veteran point guard option—such as Chris Paul—and leaning on Pascal Siakam, Myles Turner and a deep supporting cast to shoulder additional playmaking duties.