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Haliburton's Comeback Delayed: Pacers Seek Wins Without Star
12 Nov
Summary
- Tyrese Haliburton's return from left hamstring strain is delayed.
- He missed the entire 2025-26 season due to a torn right Achilles tendon.
- The Pacers are 3-8 without their primary playmaker Haliburton.
Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton's anticipated return from a left hamstring strain is still pending, according to head coach Rick Carlisle's latest update on Wednesday, November 9, 2026. Haliburton has already missed more time than the initial two-week projection given in late October.
This latest injury setback comes after Haliburton missed the entirety of the 2025-26 season. He suffered a torn right Achilles tendon during Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder. In his four games played this season before his current injury, Haliburton averaged 21.8 points, 9.5 assists, and 4.5 rebounds.
The Pacers, currently holding a 3-8 record as of Wednesday, November 9, 2026, are seeking their first home victory and are navigating games without their primary playmaker. Andrew Nembhard and rookie Braden Smith are among those stepping up to manage the offense in Haliburton's ongoing absence.
