Haliburton makes preseason return at Iowa State

The appearance ends a 472-day layoff for the point guard.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 40m1 min read

After 16 months away, Tyrese Haliburton made his return to competitive NBA basketball on Wednesday night on the campus o Via @Pacers on X

What happened: Tyrese Haliburton played his first competitive basketball in 16 months on Wednesday night at his alma mater, Iowa State. He called the environment the loudest preseason game he has ever experienced.

Why it matters: The return marked his first game action in 472 days following an extended injury absence. He enters the 2026-27 schedule fully healthy.

What to watch: He will continue his conditioning through the remainder of the preseason schedule.

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@Pacers 2026-10-09T07:52:54.775133+00:00

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