Indiana Pacers president Kevin Pritchard announced that star point guard Tyrese Haliburton will miss the entire 2025-26 season due to an Achilles tendon tear sustained during the NBA Finals, a significant setback for the Eastern Conference champions. The team will receive up to $18.2 million in insurance coverage for Haliburton’s $45.6 million salary, while other injured stars like Jayson Tatum and Kyrie Irving also face lengthy recoveries.
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