Tyrese Haliburton returns with Pacers in preseason game against Timberwolves

Tyrese Haliburton made his long-awaited return on October 7, 2026, playing for the Indiana Pacers in a preseason game against the Minnesota Timberwolves in Ames, Iowa. After missing the entire 2025-26 season due to an Achilles injury suffered in the NBA Finals, Haliburton scored seven points and dished out six assists in 16 minutes. The game took place at Hilton Coliseum, where he previously played for Iowa State, and he bought tickets for the entire student section to attend. This marked Haliburton's first game in more than 16 months, and the Pacers look to improve after a disappointing last season.

• 1:22 AMYahoo Sports — Tyrese Haliburton returns from Achilles injury in preseason game in Ames, where he bought out the Iowa State student section