Tyrese Haliburton Weighs in on New Pacers Teammates Ahead of Return Season
Summary
Tyrese Haliburton is ready to play again after missing last season due to a torn Achilles tendon. He is excited about new teammates Kelly Oubre Jr. and Larry Nance Jr., who joined the Indiana Pacers this offseason, and plans to help lead the team in the upcoming NBA season.Key Facts
- Tyrese Haliburton missed the entire 2025 NBA season recovering from a torn right Achilles tendon.
- He said he is fully healthy and ready to play when the season starts in October 2026.
- The Indiana Pacers signed veteran players Kelly Oubre Jr. and Larry Nance Jr. during the offseason.
- Haliburton is excited to have Oubre on the team, especially for his defense and versatility against strong opponents.
- Larry Nance Jr. will add experience and depth to the Pacers’ frontcourt.
- The Pacers also drafted Purdue player Braden Smith with the 38th pick after trading with the Chicago Bulls.
- Haliburton helped eliminate the New York Knicks from the 2025 playoffs but missed the next season when the Knicks won the championship.
- The Eastern Conference is very competitive with teams like the 76ers, Miami Heat, and others adding strong players.
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