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Yahoo
10 minutes ago
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- Yahoo
Pacers guard Haliburton will miss entire '25-26 NBA season
Tyrese Haliburton of the Indiana Pacers will miss the entire 2025-26 NBA season while recovering from a torn riht Achilles tendon injury suffered in last month's NBA Finals, team president Kevin Pritchard said (Maddie Meyer) Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton will miss the entire 2025-26 NBA season after suffering a torn right Achilles tendon in the NBA Finals, team president Kevin Pritchard said Monday. Haliburton was playing with a right calf strain when he went down in the first quarter of Indiana's 103-91 loss to Oklahoma City in the title-deciding contest. Advertisement "I have no doubt that he will be back better than ever," Pritchard said. "He will not play next year though. We would not jeopardize that now. Don't get any hopes up that he will play." Haliburton sparked the Pacers to their first NBA Finals since 2000, averaging 18.6 points, 9.2 assists, 3.5 rebounds and 1.4 steals a game. "He plays best when he is really hungry and I'm guessing next year, he's going to be champing at the bit to prove to everybody that he's back," Pritchard said. "We're just going to have to take it slow and make sure he's back to 100 per cent. I expect great things and him being an-All NBA player -- we witnessed something with clutch shotmaking that I've never seen in the NBA." Advertisement That included a game-winning basket at the buzzer to beat Oklahoma City in the finals' opener. Pritchard said the Pacers haven't given up on being an NBA contender but realize they will lack something special until Haliburton returns from June 23 surgery. "We were 24 minutes and an injury away," Pritchard said. "We have some challenges with Ty's injury but we like what we have. "We'll have some guys that hopefully will have some opportunities and when he gets back, it'll be the cherry on top, I guess." Haliburton's rehabilitation is off to a strong start, Pritchard said. Advertisement "He has been doing great," Pritchard said. "He's doing good, but the real work starts now in terms of rehab and it's tough." Haliburton has said he would take the chance again and play in the winner-take-all last game of the NBA Finals despite suffering the injury, but Pritchard said he didn't feel the same. "Would I have him do it over and over? I would not," Pritchard said. "If I knew he was going to get hurt, I would sacrifice that game because I care for the kid so much." The Pacers have also lost another key member of their run to the finals as center Myles Turner signed a four-year free agent deal with Milwaukee. js/pb
Associated Press
34 minutes ago
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- Associated Press
Pacers executive confirms Tyrese Haliburton won't play next year as he recovers from torn Achilles
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indiana Pacers won't be rushing guard Tyrese Haliburton back to the court next season as he recovers from a torn right Achilles tendon. Pacers president of basketball operations Kevin Pritchard said Monday in a news conference that he has no doubt Haliburton, 'will be back better than ever. ... He will not play next year, though. We would not jeopardize that now. Don't get any hopes up that he will play.' Haliburton suffered his Achilles injury early in Game 7 of the NBA Finals. He had surgery June 23 at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York, the Pacers announced. It was a historic postseason for Haliburton, who turned in an array of buzzer-beating winners, incredible plays and some unprecedented stat lines. The Oklahoma City Thunder were crowned champions after beating the Pacers 103-91. Haliburton recently wrote on social media: 'And honestly, right now, torn Achilles and all, I don't regret it. I'd do it again, and again after that, to fight for this city and my brothers. For the chance to do something special.' Pritchard told reporters Monday that Haliburton's mentality 'just shows you what kind of kid he is.' 'If you're asking me, would I have him do it over and over? I would not. I would not,' Pritchard said. 'If I knew that he was going to get hurt, I would sacrifice that game because I care for the kid so much and want him to have an incredible career.' Pritchard also told reporters it was a surprise to lose Myles Turner in free agency to Milwaukee. Turner agreed to a four-year deal to join the Bucks, who waived All-Star Damian Lillard to make the acquisition happen. Turner spent his first 10 seasons with the Pacers. 'I know this, that Herb Simon and Steven Rales and the Simon family were fully prepared to go deep into the tax to keep him,' Pritchard said. 'We really wanted to do that, and we were negotiating in good faith. But what happens in this league is sometimes you're negotiating, but because a guy is unrestricted, he has the right to say, 'That's the offer I want. I'm going to take it and and that's best for my family.' 'Again, we were in good-faith negotiations. It was a little surprising how Milwaukee created that. We always say in our conference room, there's cap teams that have cap space, and there's shadow teams that have cap space. ... It becomes very challenging by buying out or making trades and hat tip to Milwaukee to do that.' ___ AP NBA:
Time of India
2 hours ago
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- Time of India
NBA blow as Tyrese Haliburton ruled out and Myles Turner exits spark Indiana Pacers collapse
NBA blow as Tyrese Haliburton ruled out and Myles Turner exits spark Indiana Pacers collapse (Image Source: Getty Images) Tyresa Haliburton, a star player for the Indiana Pacers, will be absent from the NBA for an entire season after sustaining an Achilles tear. On Monday, team president Kevin Pritchard verified the reports, hence ending any prospects of a potential comeback. During Game 7 of the NBA Finals versus the Oklahoma City Thunder, Haliburton sustained the injury. Now that surgery is complete and recovery is underway, the Pacers will have to prepare for their season without their best playmaker. Tyrese Haliburton's season officially ends after injury says Kevin Pritchard On July 7, Indiana Pacers president Kevin Pritchard told reporters that Tyrese Haliburton will not play this season. The 24-year-old guard tore his Achilles on June 20 during Game 7 of the NBA Finals. It happened early in the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Haliburton had already scored nine points in just seven minutes. After his injury, the Pacers kept it close in the first half but lost 103–91. Surgery to repair the torn tendon was done on June 23 and it went successful. But Pritchard said the team won't risk Haliburton's long-term health. 'He will not play next year though,' Pritchard said. 'Don't get any hopes up.' Last season, Haliburton averaged 18.6 points and 9.2 assists. He shot nearly 39% from deep and 47% overall. He hit some clutch shots in the playoffs, including a game-winner in Game 1 of the Finals. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Concentrated Siberian Ginseng Extract 2oz Superior Ginseng Undo Myles Turner's exit adds pressure as Tyrese Haliburton's recovery begins Along with Haliburton's injury, the Pacers also lost starting center Myles Turner. Turner signed a $107 million, four-year deal with the Milwaukee Bucks during free agency. This means Indiana will begin the new season without two key starters. Haliburton's absence will be felt all season, and the team now needs to adjust its lineup and rotations. Coach Rick Carlisle and team leaders must figure out how to stay competitive. Fans and teammates are already showing support. On X, the Pacers wrote: 'Stay strong, Tyrese. We've got your back.' Buddy Hield also added, 'We'll push forward and bring it for Ty.' Sources, such as Bleacher Report, indicate that recovery from this kind of injury typically takes about a year. Also Read: NBA trade news: Norman Powell joins Miami Heat in blockbuster NBA trade as Jimmy Butler forms new trio Haliburton is expected to return in the 2026–27 season. Until then, Indiana will have to find a new way to win. Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.
Newsweek
3 hours ago
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- Newsweek
Pacers Make Massive Tyrese Haliburton Announcement
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The Indiana Pacers saw their future trajectory changed dramatically during Game 7 of the NBA Finals. After being just one win away from the first championship in franchise history, everything completely fell apart. In the first quarter of Game 7, star point guard Tyrese Haliburton went down with a torn Achilles. That moment changed the outlook for the franchise. Gone was the window of opportunity to win a championship next season. While no one can ever say never in the NBA, the Pacers' chances dropped to nearly zero without Haliburton on the court. Tyrese Haliburton #0 of the Indiana Pacers reacts during the game against the Los Angeles Lakers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on March 26, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Tyrese Haliburton #0 of the Indiana Pacers reacts during the game against the Los Angeles Lakers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on March 26, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Photo byAfter the injury was officially diagnosed as a torn Achilles, there were some questions about whether or not Haliburton could return late in the season or in the playoffs. That question has now been answered. Read more: Clippers, Heat, Jazz Pull Off Major NBA Blockbuster Trade: Report On Monday, team president Kevin Pritchard announced that Haliburton would not play any games during the upcoming 2025-26 NBA season. "I have no doubt that he will be back better than ever," Pritchard said. "He will not play next year though. We would not jeopardize that now." Haliburton's season has officially ended before it began. Indiana will focus on getting its star point guard back to 100 percent before even considering him playing in a basketball game. During the 2024-25 NBA season, Haliburton put together another impressive campaign. He played in 73 games, averaging 18.6 points per game to go along with 9.2 assists, 3.5 rebounds, and 1.4 steals, while shooting 47.3 percent from the floor and 38.8 percent from the three-point arc. Moving forward into the playoffs, Haliburton was not quite as productive. However, he was one of the most clutch players that the NBA has seen. He played in 23 postseason games, averaging 17.3 points, 8.6 assists, 5.3 rebounds, and 1.3 steals. Haliburton shot 46.3 percent from the floor and 34 percent from three-point range. Read more: Report: Lakers Among Teams Interested in 3-Time All-Star While him missing the entire 2025-26 season is a brutal reality for the Pacers, he is just 25 years old. He will have a strong chance to bounce back to full health and pick up his career were he left off in Game 7 of the NBA Finals. There is a lot of work ahead for Haliburton on his road to recovery. Pritchard has full faith in his franchise player and is doing everything he can to help the process by giving him an entire season to rehab. Hopefully, Indiana will get its star point guard back on the floor at the start of the 2026-27 season. For now, the Pacers will move forward without their franchise player into what will likely be a gap year between championship contention windows. For more on the Indiana Pacers and general NBA news, head on over to Newsweek Sports.
Toronto Star
18 hours ago
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- Toronto Star
Raptors mailbag: Why did Pascal Siakam say he found his joy for basketball again in Indiana?
Former Raptor Pascal Siakam said recently that he found his joy for basketball again while playing with the Indiana Pacers. Maddie Meyer Getty Images Opinion articles are based on the author's interpretations and judgments of facts, data and events. More details
