Tyrese Haliburton was the third star lost during the NBA postseason to an Achilles tear, following Damian Lillard of the Milwaukee Bucks and Jayson Tatum of the Boston Celtics.

Tyrese Haliburton's dream NBA Finals Game 7 start quickly turned into a nightmare as the Pacers star exited the winner-take-all title game Sunday night in the first quarter. The Pacers ultimately lost Game 7 against the Oklahoma City Thunder,

The Pacers must prepare to be without Tyrese Haliburton for an extended period in 2025-26 after he sustained a torn right Achilles tendon in Game 7.