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Tyrese Haliburton announces return for the upcoming NBA season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 7:45 PM

Last updated Aug 25, 2026

Tyrese Haliburton announces return for the upcoming NBA season

Summary

Tyrese Haliburton, the Indiana Pacers star, confirmed he will return for the next NBA season after recovering from a torn Achilles tendon sustained in Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals. Haliburton, who missed the entire previous season, expressed excitement about getting back on the court. He participated in a charity softball event and enthusiastically declared, '0 will be back this season, baby!' Haliburton's return comes as the Pacers look to improve after a disappointing season where they finished with a 19-63 record.

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•Haliburton missed last season due to a torn Achilles tendon.
•He played in a charity softball event and made his declaration.
•The Pacers finished with the second-worst record in the Eastern Conference last season.
•Haliburton is excited about increased competition in the East, including LeBron James joining the 76ers.
•His return aims to help the Pacers improve next season.

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7:45 PMYahoo Sports — Tyrese Haliburton Makes Bold Declaration on His Return to the Court: “0 Will Be Back”

What they're saying

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NBA fans will finally see Tyrese Haliburton back on the court next season. Due to a torn Achilles tendon sustained in Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder, the Indiana Pacers star was sidelined for the previous season. He spent a good amount of time rehabilitating his injury to make [...]
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