The Indiana Pacers are gearing up for the new season, and all eyes are on Tyrese Haliburton. He will return to the Pacers' lineup next season after missing all of last season recovering from his Achilles tear.
What happened?
Tyrese Haliburton had an outstanding 2024-25 campaign for the Pacers, averaging 18.6 points, 3.5 rebounds, 9.2 assists, 1.4 steals and 0.7 blocks per game. He made the All-NBA Third Team that year. The Pacers' recent form has been inconsistent, with a record of 1W-0D-3L in their last four games, including a 94-105 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers on 2026-04-10.
Why it matters for Indiana Pacers
Haliburton is averaging 19.5 points, 3.8 rebounds, 10.1 assists, 1.5 steals and 0.6 blocks per game in a Pacers uniform. He signed a five-year, $244 million extension with the Pacers in July 2023. His father, John Haliburton, expects the team to be "right at the top" again.
What comes next?
The basketball world is waiting to see Haliburton back on the court. The Pacers are expected to start Tyrese Haliburton, Andrew Nembhard, Aaron Nesmith, Pascal Siakam and Ivica Zubac next season. Tyrese Haliburton has career averages of 17.5 points and 8.8 assists per game in the regular season and 17.9 points and 8.4 assists per game in the playoffs. He led the Pacers to the 2025 NBA Finals. The Pacers will be looking to improve their recent form, and with Haliburton back in the lineup, they will be a team to watch in the new season.