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Tyrees Halliburton NBA Playoffs Journey reached a worst-case ending in Game 7, with the Indiana Pacers confirming what they expect towards the 2025-26 season.
Kevin Pritchard, president of basketball operations, confirmed that Halliburton will appear in the next overall on Monday NBA Campaign after tore his Achilles.
The Pacers don’t want All-Star point guard Halliburton to “risk” further injuries. Therefore, the recovery will be lengthy to ensure he will be 100% before returning to court.
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Indiana Pacers guard Tyreese Halliburton responds after scoring in the first half of game 7 of the NBA Finals Basketball Series on June 22, 2025 at Oklahoma City Thunder Sunday at Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Gulio Cortez)
“There’s no doubt he’ll be back more than ever,” Pritchard told reporters. Wish-via TV. “…He won’t play next year. He won’t put that in danger now.”
This isn’t unexpected news for Halliburton after falling into Game 7 against the Oklahoma City Thunder, the ultimate winner of the NBA Finals in a fierce battle series by the Pacers.
Achilles’ tears generally take up to a year to recover, but some athletes have returned to their respective sports early.
Atlanta Falcons Quarterback Kirk Cousins, for example, returned to the field for his new team 11 months after his injury. And although he never returned to the field, Aaron Rodgers believed he could play for the New York Jets a few months after the first week of the 2023 season.
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However, soccer and basketball are very different sports, and even if they run another final in 2026, the Pacers are not at risk at Halliburton.
Halliburton signed the largest extension with Indiana for five years in 2023, marking him as one of the cornerstones for accumulation for years to come. This move makes a lot of sense given what Halliburton can do for Pacers during the regular season, especially during the postseason.
Indiana Pacers’ Tyrees Halliburton #0 celebrates during the six games of the 2025 NBA Finals held at Gainbridge Field House in Indianapolis, Indiana on June 19, 2025, against the Oklahoma City Thunder. (nbae via Jesse D. Gallabrant/Getty Images)
The Halliburton heroes came along with a clutch shot throughout this year’s NBA playoffs after taking a shot when Indiana won the Eastern Conference, which was daunting to say the least.
But of course, Halliburton wasn’t considering winning a pacer in Game 7 of the Finals after suffering an injury. He wanted his team to finish the job without him, but Shy Gilgaus Alexander and the Company eventually won it all.
“Man. I don’t know how to explain anything other than shock. Words can’t express this pain of disappointment. The frustration is immeasurable. I have worked my whole life to reach this moment.
“I wish I could count the number of times people say “I’m coming back strong” since I had surgery. Cliché lol, this is amazing. My legs feel like a family of dead weight.
Indiana Pacers guard Tyrees Halliburton (0) will respond to the fourth quarter of the second round of the fourth round of the fourth round of the second round with the New York Knicks, which took place at Madison Square Garden on May 19, 2024. (Brad Penner – Sports of Today)
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“At the age of 25, I have already learned not to give us anything more than God can handle. I know that it’s coming out to this better guy and a better player. And honestly, I tore Achilles apart now, and I don’t regret it.
Halliburton averaged 18.6 points and 9.2 assists per game for the Pacers from 2024-25.
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