Overview

• Haliburton said his summer recovery from a ruptured Achilles has been a "monotonous" drag but remains on schedule.
• He reiterated that he will miss the entire 2025-26 season, aligning with the team's July decision that points to a 2026-27 return.
• From the sidelines, he plans to travel to many games, be a steady voice in the locker room, and serve as a bridge between players and coaches.
• He expects to study the game from a coaching perspective this year to broaden his understanding while he cannot play.
• Coach Rick Carlisle said Indiana will make some adjustments without Haliburton yet preserve the Pacers’ core identity.