Tyrese Haliburton is recovering well and says he really misses the feeling of playing.

In a recent podcast interview, NBA star Tyrese Haliburton said that the recovery process from injury has been very long and he misses playing on the court, but he will patiently wait for the new season to begin.

In the 2024/25 NBA Finals, Tyrese Haliburton helped the Indiana Pacers win in a highly competitive game. However, in the crucial seventh round, Haliburton suffered a torn Achilles tendon, and the Indiana Pacers ultimately lost to the Oklahoma City Thunder 91-103, missing out on the NBA championship.

Indiana Pacers point guard Tyrese Haliburton, 26, said, "The recovery process has lasted about 13 months, and it's been a very long time, but I feel great now. I've been able to participate in 5-on-5 scrimmages, and all the training programs are back to normal. Now all I'm waiting for is the start of the new season."

“I miss the game, and I hope the game misses me a little bit too. I also miss New York; I really enjoy playing there.”

In addition, when discussing the 2026 NBA champion New York Knicks, Tyrese Haliburton said, "I think the New York Knicks have undergone a lot of changes, and the addition of Mike Brown was very important. I think their basketball movement has become smoother and they rely more on their second unit, which I think is very crucial."

“Their starting five was already very good: Jalen Brunson, Anthony Towns, Anunoby, and Mikal Bridges, they all played very well.”

Tyrese Haliburton also stated, "However, we cannot overlook the contributions of players like Jose Alvarado and Mitchell Robinson. They consistently deliver crucial performances off the bench, helping the team win in critical playoff moments. I believe that is the most important reason for their success."

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