Tyrese Haliburton suffered an Achilles tear during Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals, causing him to miss the entirety of the Indiana Pacers' 2025-26 campaign. But as the Pacers prepare to take the court for training camp, Haliburton says he's "100% healthy" and ready to go. There will be no restrictions.
I am ready to go for the year," Haliburton said on Monday, taking the podium to speak with reporters at Pacers media day. Unprompted, Haliburton made this statement to open his media availability. Without Haliburton on the court, the Pacers finished second to last in the Eastern Conference with a 19-63 record.
The All-Star point guard will look to get his team back into championship contention as he enters his sixth active NBA season at full health. Haliburton averaged 18.6 points and 9.2 assists per game through the Pacers' regular-season campaign in 2024-25. He averaged 20.1 points and a league-leading 10.9 assists the year prior, earning his second career All-Star selection.
The Pacers will begin their 2026-27 regular-season schedule with a matchup against the New Orleans Pelicans on Oct. 21.
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