Haliburton completes between-the-legs dunk after season-long absence

Five-on-five work resumed in April after Achilles surgery

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 251 min read

Tyrese Haliburton is healthy and showing off his hops ⬆️ (via @Pacers, @swishcultures_) https://t.co/rA3ovDIazx Via @NBAonPrime on X

What happened: Tyrese Haliburton is performing explosive offseason work following surgery on his right Achilles tendon. The Indiana Pacers guard said in late June that he felt great.

Why it matters: His return would restore Indiana’s primary playmaker for the upcoming 2026-27 season. The Pacers have emphasized patience while managing his comeback.

By the numbers: Haliburton missed all 82 games in 2025-26. Indiana went 19-63 without him.

What to watch: Training camp will show whether his progress translates into full participation. Indiana’s workload plan is the next marker before the season opener.

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