Shared surgeon connected Haliburton, Daniel Jones during Achilles rehab

Martin O'Malley performed both procedures

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 241 min read

"We have the same surgeon, so we've talked a lot [throughout] the process." Tyrese Haliburton describes his relationshi Via @SportsCenter on X

What happened: Tyrese Haliburton said he and Daniel Jones spoke often throughout their recoveries during an appearance on The Pat McAfee Show. The conversations gave both players a peer navigating the same rehabilitation process.

Why it matters: The connection spans two return timelines in different sports. Haliburton's availability will shape the 2026-27 season after his team won 19 games without him.

By the numbers: Haliburton tore his right Achilles in Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals and missed all of 2025-26. Jones reached full 11-on-11 work roughly 7½ months after his Week 14 tear.

What to watch: Haliburton's participation level when NBA training camps open will provide the next marker in his recovery.

Sources

@SportsCenter 2026-08-24T19:55:47.780242+00:00

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