# Tyrese Haliburton post-injury commentary

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> Updated: 2026-10-10T08:22:00.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2.

Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton has addressed the New York Knicks winning the 2026 NBA championship following his recovery from a torn Achilles injury. Haliburton described his reaction to the Knicks' victory as a mix of “anger, sadness, and joy,” while also calling their playoff run “special.”

In subsequent comments, Haliburton expressed regret regarding a past conflict with Damian Lillard. He noted that mocking Lillard’s “Dame Time” gesture during the 2025 NBA Cup semifinals is something he regrets most in his career, stating, “I think it is the thing I regret most in my career... I was younger and I was just having fun, but I overdid it.” Both players are currently returning to play after recovering from significant Achilles tendon injuries.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-10: Tyrese Haliburton addresses Lillard conflict and Knicks title

Tyrese Haliburton expressed regret over past friction with Damian Lillard and shared his competitive perspective on the New York Knicks' 2026 NBA championship victory.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tyrese-haliburton-addresses-lillard-conflict-and-knicks-title

### 2026-09-21: Tyrese Haliburton reacts to Knicks winning 2026 NBA title

Tyrese Haliburton reacted to the New York Knicks winning the 2026 NBA title with mixed emotions, citing his recovery from a torn Achilles and his competitive nature toward the team.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tyrese-haliburton-reacts-to-knicks-winning-2026-nba-title

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