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# **Tyrese Haliburton Set for Return: Pacers Coach Confirms Star Guard on Path to Full Recovery**
**Indianapolis, August 10, 2025** — Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle has confirmed that All-Star point guard Tyrese Haliburton is making significant progress in his recovery from the Achilles tendon injury that ended his 2024–25 season. The 25-year-old suffered the devastating injury during Game 7 of the NBA Finals, where the Pacers fell just short of their first-ever championship.
Speaking to reporters during the team’s summer training sessions, Carlisle expressed confidence in Haliburton’s rehabilitation process and long-term future with the team.
> “He’s in a great place mentally and physically,” Carlisle said. “Tyrese is putting in the work every single day, and we’re confident that when he returns, he’ll be even more impactful than before.”
Haliburton underwent successful surgery in June and has since been on a closely monitored rehab program. While Pacers President Kevin Pritchard confirmed earlier that Haliburton will miss the entire 2025–26 season, the franchise remains focused on ensuring a full and healthy return for the young star in time for the 2026–27 campaign.
Despite his absence, the Pacers remain optimistic about the future. With a strong core and Haliburton’s return on the horizon, Indiana’s championship hopes remain firmly alive.
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