"Pacers president Kevin Pritchard stated, "The surgery went well. It was a little higher and he gets more blood to that [as he recovers]. He will not play next year though.""
"Tyrese Haliburton was injured in Game 7 of the NBA Finals, where the Oklahoma City Thunder secured their first title with a 103-91 victory."
"Haliburton averaged 18.6 points, 9.2 assists, 3.5 rebounds, and 1.4 steals during the regular season and was selected to the All-NBA third team."
"The Pacers struggled in the second half without Haliburton, getting outscored 56-43 by the Thunder after he left the game."
Tyrese Haliburton is set to miss the entire 2025-26 NBA season due to surgery for a torn right Achilles tendon. Pacers president Kevin Pritchard confirmed the operation went well and emphasized the importance of his recovery. Haliburton sustained the injury during Game 7 of the NBA Finals, where he contributed nine points before exiting. He averaged 14 points during the Finals and had an impressive regular season, averaging 18.6 points and earning All-NBA third team honors. The Pacers faced significant challenges in his absence, as shown by their scoring disparity in the final game.
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