Pacers' Tyrese Haliburton Updates His Health After Preseason Opener

The Indiana Pacers kicked off their preseason action on Wednesday, taking on the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Indiana was able to get the win over Minnesota, pitting together a strong effort. But the main storyline from this contest was the return of star guard Tyrese Haliburton after a long injury recovery.

Haliburton was coming off a torn Achilles that saw him miss the entire 2025-26 NBA season, and this was his first game action. The Pacers had been patiently waiting for their star guard to make his return, and he was able to impact the game, even in a limited time.

The veteran played 16 minutes for the Pacers, putting up seven points, six assists, one block, and two steals. It was a solid return for Haliburton, and the Pacers were very happy to see him back on the floor.

After the game, Haliburton addressed his health, giving more insight into where he currently is after the long injury recovery process. Haliburton spoke on The Pat McAfee Show, giving an update on everything around his game.

The Pacers star said that he feels great, and that his body feels good, which is a big sign of recovery. Haliburton also mentioned how excited he was to get back on the court, and this was something that he had been looking forward too since the injury occured.

The biggest keys for Haliburton are how his body feels after playing, and it seems that he is off to a strong start. Indiana may try to slow-play him back into the rotation during the preseason, giving him a chance to build back up for the upcoming season.

Haliburton hasn't played since Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals, marking an extended absence for the Pacers star. But it was good to see him back on the floor making a difference for Indiana, even if it was just a preseason game.

The star guard seems to be doing well, which should bode well for the upcoming season for him. Indiana needs Haliburton on the floor if they are going to get back to being a title contender this season.

The preseason game was played at Iowa State University, making it even more special for Haliburton. Iowa State is Haliburton's alma mater, and it was a cool experience for him to return to the school to play a preseason game.

Indiana will now help Haliburton get ready for the team's next preseason game on October 10 against the Atlanta Hawks. The game will be played at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, giving the Pacers' fans a chance to celebrate Haliburton being back on the court.