Pacers Star Tyrese Haliburton Undergoes Surgery for Torn Achilles

Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton suffered a torn right Achilles tendon early in Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals, an injury confirmed by an MRI and expected to sideline him for at least nine months, likely causing him to miss the entire 2025-26 season. Haliburton underwent surgery on June 23 with Dr. Martin O’Malley at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York, shortly after the injury, which experts say improves prospects for a faster recovery. The 25-year-old star, who had been playing through a calf injury on the same leg, was off to a strong start with nine points in seven minutes before the injury forced him out of the game, which the Pacers ultimately lost 103-91 to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Despite the setback, Pacers coach Rick Carlisle expressed confidence in Haliburton's full recovery and future performance, emphasizing his importance to the team. Haliburton's injury not only ended his historic postseason run but also cast uncertainty on the Pacers' championship aspirations, as they came within one win of their first NBA title. The team plans to provide updates on his post-surgery status as his rehabilitation progresses.