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www.nbcsports.comHere’s the latest on Tyrese Haliburton as of early May 2026.
- Status: Haliburton remains in recovery from his right Achilles tendon surgery and is not slated to play in the 2025-26 season. He is aiming for a return for the 2026-27 season. This was reiterated by multiple outlets in early 2026 as teams shifted focus to his long-term health and development [news sources summarized below].[2][4]
- Recent progress: Reports in April 2026 indicated Haliburton was taking part in 5-on-5 work for the first time since the injury, marking a significant rehab milestone. He had previously described doing 3-on-3 and 4-on-4 work as part of his gradual rampback. This suggests he’s moving toward more intense on-court activity ahead of a potential return next season.[1][3]
- Injury context and outlook: The injury occurred during the 2024 NBA Finals. Since then, public updates have emphasized a careful, extended rehabilitation timeline with the goal of a full, healthy return rather than a rushed comeback. The general expectation remains a return for the 2026-27 season rather than in the 2025-26 campaign.[4][2]
- Headlines and outlets: Coverage spans multiple outlets (Pacers/NBA site updates, medical callbacks, and national outlets). Interest remains high given Haliburton’s role as a key young star and the Pacers’ plans for a return to form next season.[5][2]
Illustration (timeline snapshot)
- June 2024: Achilles tear in Game 7 of Finals.
- July 2024–mid 2025: Rehabilitation and absence from play.
- Jan 2026: Reports note progress, including 4-on-4 activities in controlled settings.
- Apr 2026: 5-on-5 work as a major rehab milestone.
- 2026-27: Targeted return to NBA play.
Key sources you can check for the most current updates:
- Pacers/NBA profiles and injury updates, which regularly post timeline details and return forecasts.[2]
- Sports media outlets covering progress on Achilles rehab and on-court activity milestones reported in early 2026.[3][1]
- Coverage from national outlets that discuss potential changes to his role and conditioning upon return.[4][5]
If you’d like, I can pull the latest headlines from a handful of outlets and format them into a concise digest with direct links.