Tyrese Haliburton discusses trade to Pacers on Numbers On The Board podcast
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Last updated Aug 17, 2026
Tyrese Haliburton discussed his shocking trade to the Pacers during the Numbers On The Board podcast. The 2022 trade came with no prior indication of a deal, as Haliburton believed he might be headed to Philadelphia. He learned of the trade destination from Adrian Wojnarowski shortly before the Kings' front office confirmed the move. Haliburton joined Buddy Hield and Tristan Thompson in exchange for Domantas Sabonis, Jeremy Lamb, Justin Holiday, and a 2023 second-round pick. He reflects on the experience as a pivotal moment in his early NBA career with Indiana.
- •Haliburton thought he might be traded to Philadelphia initially.
- •Wojnarowski informed him of the trade to Indiana.
- •The trade involved multiple players from both teams.
- •Haliburton describes the trade as a reality check in the NBA.
- •He has become a central figure for the Pacers since the trade.
- 2:56 PMYahoo Sports — Tyrese Haliburton found out about his trade to the Pacers from Woj but not the way you think
"Tyrese Haliburton on trade to Pacers: 'There was no inclination that was even in the realm of possibility'
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