Overview
- The Indiana Pacers posted a workout reel on July 25–26 showing Tyrese Haliburton catch a bounce, put the ball between his legs and finish an Eastbay dunk, a clip that drew heavy fan engagement.
- Haliburton has said he feels good about his recovery, reports playing five‑on‑five and described himself as 'pretty much' back while noting he still needs time to regain his pre‑injury conditioning.
- His rehab followed a torn Achilles in Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals that cost him the 2025–26 season and was interrupted by a February shingles diagnosis that caused facial nerve pain and medication‑related weight gain.
- The Pacers emphasize a staged reintegration for Haliburton to protect his repaired Achilles, and they have reshaped the roster this offseason with additions such as Ivica Zubac, Larry Nance Jr., and Kelly Oubre Jr. to provide flexibility.
- The visible progress eases short‑term concern but the team will likely limit minutes and monitor explosiveness in training as the primary signs to clear him for full regular‑season play.