Overview
- Haliburton, who missed the season after a June 2025 Achilles tear, said Monday that facial shingles have caused nerve pain, swelling and medication-driven weight gain.
- He confirmed he returned to full five-on-five work last week and said he no longer thinks about his Achilles during workouts.
- He said multiple medications and even a Botox injection have not eased symptoms, and he wears glasses to keep from scratching his eye.
- Indiana finished 19-63, and before Sunday’s finale he told fans not to get used to the Pacers missing April through June basketball.
- He expects to ramp up conditioning once he can stop the shingles meds, and the Pacers now shift to draft and roster planning for 2026–27.