Indiana Pacers Reveal Tyrese Haliburton’s Injury Recovery Timeline, Eye Return Ahead of Training Camp… read more…
Indianapolis, IN — July 8, 2025 — The Indiana Pacers have officially provided an update on star guard Tyrese Haliburton’s injury status, offering fans a sense of relief and renewed optimism ahead of the upcoming NBA season. After months of speculation and cautious silence, the organization revealed that Haliburton is progressing well in his recovery and is expected to be fully cleared to return before the start of training camp in September.
Haliburton, the 25-year-old All-Star and franchise cornerstone, suffered a right hamstring strain late in the 2024-25 regular season. The injury significantly limited his availability during the final stretch of games and ultimately hindered the Pacers’ momentum going into the playoffs. Despite his efforts to play through pain, Haliburton was visibly restricted, averaging just 12.4 points and 5.8 assists per game in the team’s first-round playoff exit to the New York Knicks.
In a press conference held at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Monday, Pacers general manager Chad Buchanan addressed the media and confirmed that Haliburton’s rehabilitation has entered its final phase.
“Tyrese has made excellent progress over the last six weeks,” Buchanan said. “Our medical team is very encouraged by the way his hamstring has responded to treatment and strength training. We are currently targeting mid-to-late August for him to begin on-court activity with full clearance expected prior to training camp.”
This announcement puts to rest growing concerns that Haliburton might miss the start of the 2025-26 season or be forced to play under minutes restrictions. While Buchanan was careful not to overpromise, he expressed full confidence in the long-term health outlook for the team’s starting point guard.
“We’re not going to rush anything,” Buchanan continued. “But Tyrese is ahead of schedule. We’ll continue to monitor him, but all signs point to him being 100% by the time we regroup in September.”
Haliburton, who signed a five-year, $260 million contract extension in 2023, has quickly become the face of the franchise and a fan favorite. His blend of elite playmaking, high basketball IQ, and leadership has elevated the Pacers from a rebuilding team to a competitive force in the Eastern Conference. In the 2024-25 season, he averaged 21.8 points and 10.2 assists per game, earning his second consecutive All-Star nod and finishing top five in assists league-wide.
His absence down the stretch last season was keenly felt. The Pacers, who had surged to as high as fourth in the East mid-season, stumbled into the playoffs as a seventh seed. Without a fully healthy Haliburton, Indiana struggled to initiate their offense effectively and leaned heavily on secondary scoring from Bennedict Mathurin and Myles Turner.
With Haliburton’s expected return and the continued development of the team’s young core, Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle is optimistic about the team’s outlook.
“Tyrese is our engine,” Carlisle said in a separate interview with local station WISH-TV. “When he’s on the floor, the game opens up for everyone. His unselfishness and command of the game are special. Knowing he’ll be healthy and ready to go gives us the confidence we need to come out of the gate strong.”
Fans have also taken to social media to express their excitement and support following the announcement. Hashtags like #ReturnOfTheKing and #HaliburtonHealthy trended locally on X (formerly Twitter) Monday evening.
Pacers supporters like season ticket holder Sandra Mitchell say they’re feeling renewed optimism. “Last season ended in disappointment, but hearing that Tyrese is coming back healthy just brings hope. I really believe this team can be a top-four seed again if he stays on the court,” she said.
The Pacers front office has had a relatively quiet offseason so far, focusing more on internal development rather than big-name acquisitions. However, they did re-sign veteran forward Obi Toppin and added sharpshooting wing D’Anthony Melton to bolster perimeter defense. Both moves signal the organization’s desire to surround Haliburton with complementary talent that can space the floor and keep defensive pressure off the point guard.
One question that lingers, however, is whether the team will take a more cautious approach to Haliburton’s minutes workload during the regular season. Carlisle hinted at the possibility of “strategic rest games
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