Tyrese Haliburton reacts to Harrison Barnes' bank purchase in Iowa
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 1, 2026, 6:58 PM
Last updated Sep 1, 2026
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.
- •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.
- 6:58 PMYahoo Sports — Why San Antonio Spurs forward Harrison Barnes bought an Iowa bank
- 2:16 AMYahoo Sports — Tyrese Haliburton On Harrison Barnes’ $25 Million Investment Into Iowa Bank: ‘I Couldn’t Believe What I Was Hearing’
- 4:25 AMYahoo Sports — "Couldn't Believe": Tyrese Haliburton Reacts to Harrison Barnes' Bank Purchase in Iowa
"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.
"Tyrese Haliburton reveals former teammate Harrison Barnes told him about his plan to buy an Iowa Bank long before his $25 million investment.
"The veteran Spurs forward used $25 million of his own money to purchase a community bank near his hometown
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 1, 2026, 6:58 PMWhy San Antonio Spurs forward Harrison Barnes bought an Iowa bank
The veteran Spurs forward used $25 million of his own money to purchase a community bank near his hometown
- Yahoo SportsAug 31, 2026, 2:16 AMTyrese Haliburton On Harrison Barnes’ $25 Million Investment Into Iowa Bank: ‘I Couldn’t Believe What I Was Hearing’
Tyrese Haliburton reveals former teammate Harrison Barnes told him about his plan to buy an Iowa Bank long before his $25 million investment.
- Yahoo SportsAug 30, 2026, 4:25 AM"Couldn't Believe": Tyrese Haliburton Reacts to Harrison Barnes' Bank Purchase in Iowa
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.
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