Tyrese Haliburton guarantees that your Achilles tendon is '100%' recovered and free of restraints.

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The injury that halted the pursuit of the title in 2025

Tyrese Haliburton , point guard of Indiana Pacers , stated on Monday to be 100% healthy and unrestricted for the 2013-14 season.2026 The statement puts Indiana back into a new cycle after a turnaround that began in Game 7 of the 2014-15 Finals.NBA

The Pacers were one win away from their first championship when the injury occurred.

2025-26: the season without Haliburton and changes to the Pacers

Without their point guard , the Pacers went an entire season2025-26 and finished with a 19-63 campaign, second-worst in the league.

Coach Rick Carlisle said the absence made evident the weight of a single player when he's out for a significant period.

Haliburton says he's ready and asks the crowd to calm down.

Haliburton stated that there are no restrictions, he is good and ready for the season. According to point guard , this is not news, there is no other source besides him and the return of other players apart from participating in informal matches has made his situation calmer.

Different East: The effects of changes in the conference

The return takes place in an Eastern Conference with another draw since the Finals.[citation needed] New York Knicks clinched their first title in 53 years. LeBron James and Jaylen Brown joined Philadelphia 76ers .

21 October: first test without declared restrictions

Carlisle did not set a minute plan for Haliburton before the season opener, scheduled for 21 October against New Orleans Pelicans .

The current phase is one of practical confirmation: Haliburton declares himself fit, the Pacers reorganize after a recovery campaign and the first test with point guard without declared restrictions will be against New Orleans Pelicans on October 21.