Tyrese Haliburton Faces Extended Recovery as Fiancée Shows Support
Tyrese Haliburton stayed behind after the Indiana Pacers' tough Game 7 loss in the NBA Finals last summer. He could not join his teammates on the court. A serious Achilles injury keeps him sidelined. The star point guard continues his recovery process. He missed Saturday's game entirely.
Season-Ending Injury Confirmed
Shams Charania of ESPN reports Haliburton will miss the complete 2025-2026 season. He undergoes recovery from surgery on his right Achilles tendon. This news confirms earlier concerns about his playing status. The Pacers must navigate the season without their key player.
Jade Jones Makes Quiet Appearance
Haliburton's fiancée, Jade Jones, attended Saturday's game despite his absence. She uploaded pictures to her Instagram account after the match. The images captured attention from fans and followers. Jones wrote the word "gameday" across the middle of her pictures.
Her Instagram story showed a quiet gameday appearance. Jones stood indoors on what looked like a basketball court. She wore sleek black trousers with monogram-patterned pointed-toe shoes. Her feet remained slightly apart in the photograph. The simple caption read "Game day.." without further elaboration.
Haliburton's Mental Health Struggles
The Pacers star now recovers from a torn right Achilles that ended his season prematurely. Haliburton spoke openly to The Athletic's Shakeia Taylor about his experience. He described feeling isolated during his rehabilitation process.
"I don't say I'm stuck in Indiana," Haliburton explained. "But I was here rehabbing, and I'm in the gym by myself with nobody else in there."
The injury affected him mentally over a long period. He thinks about the incident constantly. "I think about it every time I blink," Haliburton admitted. "I think about it all the time."
Pacers Continue Without Their Star
Despite Haliburton's absence, the Pacers secured a victory against the New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday. The team advanced to the NBA Finals just seven months ago. They defeated Oklahoma City in Game 7 during that memorable run.
Their star point guard suffered the Achilles injury that now sidelines him for the entire 2025-26 campaign. Haliburton currently focuses on rehabilitation and recovery. He expressed frustration about his situation in several interviews.
"It just became sad after some time," Haliburton confessed. "I just want to be able to do what I normally do and I wasn't able to do that."
Opening Up About Dark Times
In October 2025, Haliburton discussed his mental health concerns following the injury. He gave an exclusive interview to Sports Illustrated. Haliburton talked about feeling underappreciated during his recovery.
"I was in a dark place," he revealed. "My joy for basketball just wasn't there."
The player believes he will regain his full strength eventually. However, he doubts he will ever move on completely from this experience. Haliburton now recovers at a quicker pace than before. He works diligently to return to the court when possible.
