Overview

• Haliburton confirmed he would make the same choice to play in the Pacers’ NBA Finals Game 7 despite a lingering calf issue.
• He said he called Kevin Durant after an MRI during the series and was reassured by Durant’s lack of regret over his own Finals injury.
• Indiana has ruled Haliburton out for the entire 2025–26 season following his torn right Achilles suffered early in Game 7.
• He described an overwhelming post-injury response that crashed his phone, leading him to use his security’s phone and step away from social media.
• With Haliburton sidelined, the Pacers are elevating Andrew Nembhard to full-time starting point guard as the team reshapes its rotation.