# Tyrese Haliburton injury recovery and NBA return

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/tyrese-haliburton-injury-recovery-and-nba-return
> Updated: 2026-08-15T02:48:00.000Z. Sources: 15. Developments: 2.

Indiana Pacers player Tyrese Haliburton is preparing for his return to the NBA following a 16-month absence caused by a torn Achilles injury sustained during the 2025 NBA Finals. 

Haliburton initially provided a positive health update, stating he feels physically ready and expects to reach full conditioning during the preseason. He announced a preseason exhibition game in Ames, Iowa, scheduled for October 7. 

Following the release of the 2026-27 NBA schedule, Haliburton expressed disappointment that his scheduled return game on October 21 against the New Orleans Pelicans will not be broadcast on national television. He questioned the decision on the ‘Numbers on the Board’ podcast, noting that the league’s national broadcasts for that evening are focused on other matchups. The Pacers are scheduled for their first nationally televised game on October 28 against the Philadelphia 76ers.

## Claims

- Tyrese Haliburton expressed shock that his return from injury was not selected for national television. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Haliburton suffered a torn Achilles in Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The Indiana Pacers are scheduled to play the New Orleans Pelicans on October 21, 2026. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The Indiana Pacers' first nationally televised game of the 2026-27 season is against the Philadelphia 76ers on October 28. (corroborated by 2 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-15: Tyrese Haliburton reacts to NBA schedule omission for injury return

Tyrese Haliburton expressed shock that his October 21 return from a torn Achilles will not be nationally televised as the Indiana Pacers face the New Orleans Pelicans.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tyrese-haliburton-reacts-to-nba-schedule-omission-for-injury-return

### 2026-08-12: Tyrese Haliburton provides health update and announces preseason game in Ames

Tyrese Haliburton reports he is healthy and ready for the upcoming NBA season. He will return to his former college home, Hilton Coliseum, for a preseason game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Oct. 7.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tyrese-haliburton-to-return-for-pacers-exhibition-game-at-hilton-coliseum

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