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Haliburton opens up on mixed feelings as Knicks win championship

The Pacers star, sidelined all season with an Achilles injury, confronts watching his conference finals rival capture the title.

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What to know

  • Tyrese Haliburton has revealed mixed and conflicted emotions about the New York Knicks winning the 2026 NBA Championship, a team that eliminated his Pacers from the 2025 playoffs before he suffered a torn Achilles.
  • Haliburton missed the entire 2025-26 season recovering from the Achilles injury suffered in Game 7 of the 2025 Eastern Conference Finals and is expected to return for the 2026-27 season opener on October 21.
  • The Pacers have retooled their roster by acquiring center Ivica Zubac and wing Kelly Oubre Jr., with insiders suggesting Haliburton looks "better than ever" but cautioning the team may limit his minutes early in the season.
  • The Pacers finished 19-63 last season without Haliburton but are positioned as potential Eastern Conference contenders with his return, though observers expect a measured approach to his comeback.

“He has had extended time to recover and said recently he has been chomping at the bit to get back on the court. Indiana may take it slow with their superstar to start the season, with the hope that come playoff time, the Pacers will be in position to shock the league again.”

Jamal Collier, ESPN reporter · Yahoo Sports ↗

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Haliburton opens up on mixed feelings as Knicks win championship
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  1. upcoming

    Pacers open 2026-27 season against New Orleans Pelicans — The Indiana Pacers are scheduled to open their season on the road against the New Orleans Pelicans with Haliburton expected to play after a full season off.

  2. 4

    Haliburton describes priceless reaction to Knicks title win

    The Pacers star disclosed his immediate reaction to watching his biggest rival capture the championship, admitting he nearly could not stomach the celebration.

    “The Pacers star had a priceless response to watching his biggest rival capture the championship—and admitted he nearly couldn't stomach the celebration.”
    — Sports Illustrated, Sports publication · source

    1. 2 outlets first by Sports Illustrated, 2d ago · also Yahoo Sports · read ↗

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    Haliburton admits mixed feelings about Knicks championship

    Tyrese Haliburton revealed conflicted emotions about the Knicks' recent championship success, acknowledging difficulty in watching his rival team celebrate.

    “It seems Tyrese Haliburton does not know what to feel about the Knicks' recent success.”
    — Sporting News, Sports publication · source

    1. 1 outlet first by Newsweek, 1d ago · read ↗

    2. 1 outlet first by Sporting News, 2d ago · read ↗

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    Pacers plan cautious approach to Haliburton's return

    ESPN's Jamal Collier reported that the Pacers may take it slow with Haliburton at the start of the 2026-27 season, with the goal of having him fully healthy for playoff time.

    1. 1 outlet Indiana Pacers Reportedly Plan to Take It Slow With Tyrese Haliburton This Upcoming Season

      first by Yahoo Sports, 4d ago

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    Reports indicate Haliburton looks better than ever returning from injury

    According to ClutchPoints NBA insider Brett Siegel, word surrounding the Indiana Pacers is that Tyrese Haliburton looks better than ever as he recovers from his torn Achilles.

    “Haliburton returns from his Achilles injury, and the word surrounding the Indiana Pacers is that he looks better than ever.”
    — Brett Siegel, ClutchPoints NBA insider · source
    1. 1 outlet Pacers' Latest News Gives More Reason for Tyrese Haliburton Excitement

      first by Yahoo Sports, 5d ago

  7. background

    Knicks win 2026 NBA Championship — The New York Knicks captured the 2026 NBA title, with Haliburton watching from the sidelines as he continued his recovery from his Achilles injury.

  8. background

    Haliburton tears Achilles in NBA Finals Game 7 — Tyrese Haliburton suffered a torn Achilles injury during Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals as the Pacers fell to the New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference Finals.