NBA blow as Tyrese Haliburton ruled out and Myles Turner exits spark Indiana Pacers collapse

Tyresa Haliburton, a star player for the Indiana Pacers, will be absent from the NBA for an entire season after sustaining an Achilles tear. On Monday, team president Kevin Pritchard verified the reports, hence ending any prospects of a potential comeback. During Game 7 of the NBA Finals versus the Oklahoma City Thunder, Haliburton sustained the injury.

Now that surgery is complete and recovery is underway, the Pacers will have to prepare for their season without their best playmaker.

Tyrese Haliburton’s season officially ends after injury says Kevin Pritchard

On July 7, Indiana Pacers president Kevin Pritchard told reporters that Tyrese Haliburton will not play this season.

The 24-year-old guard tore his Achilles on June 20 during Game 7 of the NBA Finals. It happened early in the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder.Haliburton had already scored nine points in just seven minutes.

After his injury, the Pacers kept it close in the first half but lost 103–91. Surgery to repair the torn tendon was done on June 23 and it went successful.But Pritchard said the team won’t risk Haliburton’s long-term health. “He will not play next year though,” Pritchard said. “Don’t get any hopes up.”

Last season, Haliburton averaged 18.6 points and 9.2 assists. He shot nearly 39% from deep and 47% overall. He hit some clutch shots in the playoffs, including a game-winner in Game 1 of the Finals.

Myles Turner’s exit adds pressure as Tyrese Haliburton’s recovery begins

Along with Haliburton’s injury, the Pacers also lost starting center Myles Turner. Turner signed a $107 million, four-year deal with the Milwaukee Bucks during free agency.This means Indiana will begin the new season without two key starters. Haliburton’s absence will be felt all season, and the team now needs to adjust its lineup and rotations.Coach Rick Carlisle and team leaders must figure out how to stay competitive.

Fans and teammates are already showing support. On X, the Pacers wrote: “Stay strong, Tyrese. We’ve got your back.”

Buddy Hield also added, “We’ll push forward and bring it for Ty.” Sources, such as Bleacher Report, indicate that recovery from this kind of injury typically takes about a year.Also Read: NBA trade news: Norman Powell joins Miami Heat in blockbuster NBA trade as Jimmy Butler forms new trioHaliburton is expected to return in the 2026–27 season. Until then, Indiana will have to find a new way to win.