Indiana Pacers fans, get ready to see your star back in action. Tyrese Haliburton has announced he'll be "full go" for the team's summer minicamp, marking a major step in his comeback from a torn Achilles suffered in 2025.
The All-Star guard shared the update on ESPN's "Pat McAfee Show," revealing he's already back to playing 5-on-5 basketball. His recovery hit a brief snag when he was diagnosed with shingles, forcing a three-week pause. But after returning to full-court play, he's had no further setbacks.
Haliburton's injury came at the worst possible time—a torn Achilles in Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The devastating blow sidelined him for the entire 2025-2026 season, and the Pacers felt his absence deeply, finishing with a 19-63 record, second-worst in the Eastern Conference.
When asked about his return to the court, Haliburton kept it real with a dose of humor. "Defensively, I could tell I was a step behind. I'm not a great defender already. I'm playing against interns and I'm like, 'why is this guy fighting me here a little bit,'" he joked.
On the offensive end, he's feeling more confident. "It's the process of planting and turning. Offensively, when I am in control of my movement, I feel great. Defensively, reacting to others, that's where it is going to get better as time goes on."
For Pacers fans, this is the best news they've heard all season. With Haliburton returning to full action, the team's rebuild just got a massive boost. And for those looking to rep their favorite player's comeback, there's no better time to gear up in Pacers apparel and support the journey back to the court.
