Tyrese Haliburton expresses gratitude to state and fanbase in home return

Preseason slate marks his first home appearance since 2025.

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"This state, this fanbase means a lot to me." 💛 Tyrese Haliburton on what it means to be back in front of our home crow Via @Pacers on X

What happened: Tyrese Haliburton, who recently reflected on the 2025 Finals, said the state and fanbase mean a lot to him upon stepping back in front of the home crowd during the 2026-27 NBA preseason.

Why it matters: Slotted in No. 0 entering his seventh NBA campaign, the guard is using the exhibition schedule to rebuild rhythm on his home floor ahead of opening night.

By the numbers: Haliburton logged a 24-point, 18-minute preseason outing before posting 15 first-half points on Oct. 16, and also visited Hilton Coliseum on Oct. 8 after 16 months away.

What to watch: Exhibition play wraps up this week ahead of the 2026-27 regular-season opener.

Sources

@Pacers 2026-10-18T12:49:31.484214+00:00

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