The Indiana Pacers will not have Tyrese Haliburton available to them at all this year. After tearing his Achilles tendon in Game 7 of the NBA Finals last season, he was ruled out before this year even began.
Haliburton has a long recovery ahead of him, and he has been marking his progress along the way. He recently shared with the Amazon crew how he has been progressing during a game against the Cavs.
Indiana is not putting any timelines on his recovery, but Haliburton mentioned that he is a bit ahead of schedule. He showed that by posting a video on social media.
GettyINDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – JUNE 11: Tyrese Haliburton #0 of the Indiana Pacers reacts during the last minute of the fourth quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game Three of the 2025 NBA Finals at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on June 11, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
Pacers Guard Tyrese Haliburton Posts Video of Him Dunking
Haliburton shared his progress, posting a video of him actually dunking off of just his hurt leg.
This is the first time that Haliburton has been able to dunk off of one leg. He posted a video five weeks ago of him dunking off two legs for the first time. This shows that he is getting stronger each and every day as he continues his rehab.
Haliburton is ahead of schedule by being able to do this at this point in his recovery. Even though he is ahead of schedule, Haliburton will still not be playing in a game at any point this season. He won’t be back on the court until next year. The goal is for him to be ready for opening day.
GettyINDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – NOVEMBER 01: Quenton Jackson #29 of the Indiana Pacers celebrates with Tyrese Haliburton #0 in the fourth quarter against the Golden State Warriors at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on November 01, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)
The Pacers Will Likely Start to Tank
Without Haliburton, the Pacers have been one of the worst teams in the NBA. They have won just two of their first 16 games. Only the Wizards are worse than them in the Eastern Conference standings. Injuries to the entire team have taken their toll.
Indiana has the second-worst offensive rating in the league. Without Haliburton, they have the worst assist ratio in the league. Last season, the Pacers had the second-best assist ratio in the NBA. Haliburton is so central to what they like to do on that end of the court.
The Pacers are likely going to start tanking pretty soon. Adding a top-five pick to a healthy team next year would make them instant contenders for the championship in 2026-27. Getting Haliburton back would be a big boost to those chances.
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