Kings advised Tyrese Haliburton to buy home before trade
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 4:05 AM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026
Tyrese Haliburton, now with the Indiana Pacers, recounted that the Sacramento Kings encouraged him to purchase a house, indicating his long-term future with the team. However, he was traded before any home purchase could occur. The Kings had initially planned to develop their roster around both Haliburton and De'Aaron Fox but later opted to trade Haliburton, leading to a rebuilding phase for Sacramento. Meanwhile, Haliburton quickly established himself as a key player for the Pacers, helping them reach significant milestones in recent seasons.
- •Haliburton was encouraged by the Kings to buy a home.
- •He was traded to the Pacers before the purchase was made.
- •The Kings initially wanted to build around both Haliburton and Fox.
- •Haliburton has become a franchise player for the Pacers.
- •The Kings are currently in a rebuilding phase after key trades.
- 4:05 AMYahoo Sports — Kings Told Tyrese Haliburton To Buy House Before Trade
"Returning NBA superstar Tyrese Haliburton is doing more media appearances ahead of his big return for the Indiana Pacers this season. One noteworthy story shared by Haliburton saw him learning the business side of the NBA by having the Sacramento Kings flat out lying to him. Haliburton revealed that Kings management told him he should […] The post Kings Told Tyrese Haliburton To Buy House Before Trade appeared first on HEAVY.
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