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Tyrese Haliburton reacts to Harrison Barnes' bank purchase in Iowa

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 4:25 AM

Last updated Aug 30, 2026

Tyrese Haliburton reacts to Harrison Barnes' bank purchase in Iowa

Summary

Tyrese Haliburton expressed surprise at teammate Harrison Barnes' recent purchase of a bank in Iowa. Barnes is acquiring Community State Bank in Paton for approximately $25 million through his firm, Barnes Bancorp. Haliburton recalled that Barnes had previously mentioned this ambitious plan during their time together on the Sacramento Kings. Barnes' interest in banking has been influenced by his experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic, emphasizing the role of local banks in supporting communities. The bank’s name and staff will remain unchanged under the new ownership, according to CEO Craig Marquardt.

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By the Numbers

•Harrison Barnes buys Community State Bank in Paton, Iowa for $25 million.
•Tyrese Haliburton was initially unaware of Barnes' bank purchase plans.
•Barnes emphasized community banking's importance during the pandemic.
•Bank's name and staff will remain the same after acquisition.
•Barnes has built a diverse financial portfolio over his career.

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4:25 AMYahoo Sports — "Couldn't Believe": Tyrese Haliburton Reacts to Harrison Barnes' Bank Purchase in Iowa

What they're saying

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After Tyrese Haliburton saw that his teammate-turned-opponent bank shot just got literal, he needed to take a moment. Harrison Barnes got an early start on his Hakeem Olajuwon/Shaquille O’Neal trajectory with unexpected business moves when he moved forward with the purchase of a small bank in his home state of Iowa.
— Yahoo Sports

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