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.
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.
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