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Jayson Tatum assists Tyrese Haliburton in summer workout recovery

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 21, 2026, 12:10 AM

Last updated Jul 21, 2026

Jayson Tatum assists Tyrese Haliburton in summer workout recovery

Summary

Jayson Tatum of the Boston Celtics is helping Indiana Pacers' Tyrese Haliburton with rehabilitation workouts this summer. Both players suffered Achilles injuries during the 2025 NBA Playoffs. Tatum returned to play near the end of the 2025-26 season, while Haliburton is now engaging in basketball activities after not playing last season. The players have trained together under NBA trainer Drew Hanlen, fostering a supportive relationship stemming from their shared experiences with significant injuries. Tatum has previously expressed his desire for Haliburton to successfully recover from his injury.

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•Tatum and Haliburton both suffered Achilles injuries in playoffs.
•Tatum returned to action near season's end; Haliburton did not play.
•They are training together this summer under trainer Drew Hanlen.
•Tatum seeks to guide Haliburton through recovery and preparation.

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12:10 AMYahoo Sports — Jayson Tatum joins Tyrese Haliburton road to recovery on summer workout

What they're saying

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Celtics star Jayson Tatum, who came back from an Achilles tear last season, is trying to help Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton with the same rehab.
— Yahoo Sports

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