Overview
- ESPN reporter Shams Charania reported that Haliburton has a left hamstring strain and will miss an undetermined amount of time while the Pacers gather medical clarity.
- Haliburton had returned to play at the start of the 2026-27 season and appeared in four games, averaging 21.8 points, 9.5 assists and 4.5 rebounds while shooting about 52 percent.
- The injury follows a torn right Achilles suffered in Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals that forced Haliburton to miss the entire 2025-26 season.
- Medical commentary cited in coverage says hamstring strains are commonly measured in a week to multiple weeks and that the team is likely to take a cautious approach to avoid further damage.
- The Pacers, who went 19-63 without Haliburton last season, will need to adjust rotations and playmaking options while the timeline is determined and further updates are expected from team medical staff.