Tyrese Haliburton just dropped the bomb everyone, especially Pacers fans, was waiting for: he’s healthy. The Pacers’ star used media day on Monday, September 28, 2026, to clear the air, stating he’s 100 percent and ready to play a new season. This is the update every fan has been desperate to hear after what went down last year.
The Nightmare That Was Last Season
If you watched NBA Finals Game 7 against the Oklahoma City Thunder, you know the pain. It was one of the most gut-wrenching moments in NBA history when Haliburton tore his Achilles. Just brutal. He missed the entire 2025-2026 campaign recovering, and it wasn’t a smooth ride either, with “scary setbacks” popping up. That injury can change a player’s career, and there’s been so much uncertainty swirling around his return.
Straight From the Horse’s Mouth
But forget the noise, because the man himself has spoken. Haliburton knew his health was the “big elephant in the room” at media day. He definitely wanted to talk about *anything else*, but he wasn’t about to duck the issue. He joked his health update comes directly from him, “literally the source,” the “horse’s mouth.” He’s healthy. He’s ready. Any rumors saying otherwise? He’s telling you to take them “a lot less seriously.” You gotta love that confidence after missing a whole year, right?
Redemption Tour Kicks Off
This isn’t just about Haliburton playing again; it’s about the Pacers finally getting their shot at redemption. This team has waited over a year for this moment. Sure, he might need some time to “knock off rust” and get back into his “most impactful groove.” That’s expected after an Achilles tear and a full year off. But the crucial part is he’ll be doing that on the court, in meaningful games. One of the NBA’s best players is back, and that’s all that matters heading into the new season.
Get ready, because the Pacers kick off their season on the road against the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday, October 21st. With Haliburton back and declaring himself 100 percent, this isn’t just another opener. This is the start of something big for a team hungry to prove themselves. Don’t miss it.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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