* Haliburton signed a **three‑year contract extension** that keeps him in Indiana through the end of the **2028–29 season** ([apnews.com][1], [forbes.com][2]).
* The agreement was finalized during the earliest possible free agency negotiation window. It coincided with the Pacers also signing **Bruce Brown Jr. to a 2‑year, \$45 million deal** ([apnews.com][1]).
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### On‑Court Performance
* Since joining Indiana via a 2022 trade, Haliburton has posted **19.7 points, 10.2 assists, and 1.7 steals** over 82 games ([apnews.com][1]).
* Last season, he averaged a career-high **20.7 PPG and 10.4 APG**, narrowly missing out on official league assist leader recognition by just two games ([apnews.com][1]).
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### Accolades & Earnings
* For the **2023–24 and 2024–25 seasons**, he earned consecutive **All‑NBA Third Team** selections ([en.wikipedia.org][3]).
* His rookie-scale extension included “Higher Max Criteria”—making All‑NBA boosts his salary cap starting point from 25% to **30%**, putting his deal’s total value around **\$245 million** based on a \~\$141M cap projection ([forbes.com][2]).
* That All‑NBA nod generated an extra **≈\$41 million** in earnings ([si.com][4]).
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### Future Earning Upside
* Because he’s earned consecutive All‑NBA selections, Haliburton now qualifies—or will soon—for a **Designated Veteran Player Extension (super‑max)**. If he secures at least one more All‑NBA nod, he’s eligible for up to **35%** of the salary cap in a future extension ([forbes.com][5]).
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### ✍️ In Summary
The Pacers locked in their franchise cornerstone with a three-year deal through 2029. His on-court excellence not only earned top honors but substantially increased his earning power. With super‑max eligibility on the horizon, Haliburton’s leadership sets Indiana up for a golden era.
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