Tyrese Haliburton works toward return for Pacers in 2026-27 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 12, 2026, 11:36 AM
Last updated Jul 12, 2026
Tyrese Haliburton continues his recovery from a ruptured right Achilles tendon sustained in Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals. Sources indicate the Indiana Pacers are optimistic he will be ready for the season opener on Day 1 of the 2026-27 season. Haliburton sat out the entire 2025-26 season for rehab. He has shared updates and videos of his progress on social media throughout his recovery. Training camp for the upcoming season begins on September 29, 2026, allowing about 11 weeks for further preparation. The Pacers, who finished with a 19-63 record last season without Haliburton, added players like Kelly Oubre Jr. and Larry Nance Jr. in hopes of improving their performance.
- •Haliburton injured his Achilles in the 2025 NBA Finals.
- •Pacers expect him to be ready for the 2026-27 season opener.
- •Training camp starts on September 29, 2026.
- •Indiana finished last season with a league-worst 19-63 record.
- •The Pacers signed Kelly Oubre Jr. and Larry Nance Jr. this offseason.
- 11:36 AMYahoo Sports — When Is Tyrese Haliburton Coming Back? Latest Update On Pacers Star’s Achilles Tear Ahead Of 2026-27 Season
"Amid the frenzied NBA free agency, Tyrese Haliburton has stayed out of the spotlight. The two-time All-Star, who ruptured his right Achilles tendon in Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals, continues to work his way back for a 2026-27 season return.
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