Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton has suffered a left hamstring strain, sidelining him shortly after his return from a torn Achilles tendon. The team and medical staff are currently evaluating his condition to determine a recovery timeline, but early reports suggest he will be out for at least two weeks. This setback comes as a significant blow to the Pacers, who have already seen a challenging start to the season.

Haliburton had recently returned to the court for the Pacers' season opener after missing the entire 2025-26 season due to the Achilles injury he sustained in Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals. His emotional return was documented in a postgame interview, where he expressed the significance of being back on the court.

In the first four games of the current season, the 26-year-old guard was averaging 21.8 points and 9.5 assists per game. Haliburton had noted feeling