Tyrese Haliburton Injury Update: Pacers star's return status revealed in major front office announcement

The Indiana Pacers will play next season without their star, Tyrese Haliburton, as he suffered an Achilles injury in Game 7 of the NBA Finals on June 23. There were speculations about a potential return, given that he suffered the injury at the end of the season.

Pacers reporter Tony East shared an update on Monday about Haliburton's chances of returning in 2025-26. East reported that Indiana president Kevin Pritchard confirmed that the All-Star guard would not return next season.

"Kevin Pritchard confirms Tyrese Haliburton will not play next season," East tweeted.

Haliburton's Achilles injury timing was similar to Kevin Durant's in the 2019 NBA Finals with the Golden State Warriors. Durant also did not play in the next season.

Last season, the Pacers star averaged 18.6 points, 3.5 rebounds, 9.2 assists and 1.4 steals per game.

Tyrese Haliburton has been showing support for the Pacers Summer League team amid recovery

After undergoing surgery to fix his torn right Achilles tendon, Tyrese Haliburton has been limited with his movements. The All-Star guard has been in a wheelchair for quite some time; however, Haliburton remains in good spirits. How has the Indiana Pacers star been spending time while he recovers from the injury?

Haliburton spends it with his girlfriend and the Indiana Pacers Summer League team. Last week, Haliburton was in the Pacers locker room in his walking boot. He also interacted with the Summer League Pacers players.

Johnny Furphy, who will enter his sophomore year next season, spoke to reporters before Indiana's opening game against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday. Furphy showered praise on Haliburton’s leadership.

“It shows the person who he is," Furphy said on Monday. " ... He is a basketball head, he’s is great person to have around, no mater if he is playing or not, he’s going to bring his same personality. So, it's pretty cool to see him showing support.”

In the last two seasons, the Pacers have been a championship contender. During the 2023-24 season, they reached the Eastern Conference Finals. This past season, they reached the NBA Finals, but Haliburton suffered a devastating injury.