Haliburton disappointed opener not on national TV for Pacers
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 7:00 PM
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
Tyrese Haliburton expressed surprise upon learning that his first game back from a torn Achilles tendon would not be televised nationally. The announcement came as the NBA released its regular-season schedule for the upcoming year. Haliburton's return marks a significant moment for both him and the Indiana Pacers, emphasizing the player’s role in the team’s future. Fans and analysts may be eager to see how he performs after his injury.
- •Haliburton is returning from a torn Achilles tendon.
- •He was surprised his opener would not be nationally aired.
- •The NBA’s regular-season schedule was released last week.
- •His comeback is significant for the Pacers' season.
- 7:00 PMYahoo Sports — Tyrese Haliburton ‘shocked’ first game back won’t be on national TV
- 9:26 PMESPN — Haliburton 'shocked' opener not on national TV
"Before Indiana Pacers superstar Tyrese Haliburton tore his Achilles tendon in Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals, the point guard was well on his way to becoming a household name. Sure, Haliburton had been well-known to basketball fans for years at that point, but an NBA championship ring would’ve pushed him into another realm…
"Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton said he was "shocked" to learn his first game back from a torn Achilles tendon would not be nationally televised when the NBA regular-season schedule was released last week.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 16, 2026, 7:00 PMTyrese Haliburton ‘shocked’ first game back won’t be on national TV
Before Indiana Pacers superstar Tyrese Haliburton tore his Achilles tendon in Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals, the point guard was well on his way to becoming a household name. Sure, Haliburton had been well-known to basketball fans for years at that point, but an NBA championship ring would’ve pushed him into another realm…
- ESPNAug 15, 2026, 9:26 PMHaliburton 'shocked' opener not on national TV
Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton said he was "shocked" to learn his first game back from a torn Achilles tendon would not be nationally televised when the NBA regular-season schedule was released last week.
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