Haliburton anticipates playing with Zubac after limited prior time

Tyrese Haliburton expressed optimism about integrating new center Ivica Zubac into the Pacers' lineup. Haliburton noted he has yet to play with Zubac, who had limited appearances due to injury after a February trade. Despite this, Haliburton believes that Zubac's skills will enhance their performance once he returns from international duty in September. He highlighted the differences in playing with Zubac compared to previous teammates, particularly regarding spacing and pick-and-roll dynamics.

• 2:31 PMYahoo Sports — "I have had zero court time with Zu," Haliburton said. …