Overview

• An MRI confirmed that Haliburton tore his right Achilles tendon, and he underwent repair surgery at New York’s Hospital for Special Surgery on Monday.
• The Pacers anticipate he will miss the entire next campaign, aligning with medical estimates of an eight-to-ten-month recovery timeline.
• Indiana is exploring roster moves to shore up point guard depth, including reported interest in veteran Chris Paul as a one-year stopgap.
• BetMGM title futures have dropped Indiana from +1300 to +4000, shifting championship odds further in favor of the Oklahoma City Thunder.
• Entering the luxury tax for the first time in 20 years, team executives are recalibrating salary commitments to retain core contributors during Haliburton’s absence.