Tyrese Haliburton returns to court in Ames

Guard logs first game action in 472 days.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

472 days later... Tyrese Haliburton's return to the floor at his alma mater in Ames, Iowa was SPECIAL 🥹❤️ Welcome back, Via @NBA on X

What happened: Tyrese Haliburton took the floor for a preseason appearance at his alma mater. The milestone ends a 16-month absence for the guard.

Why it matters: Getting back into game action provides a critical step forward during training camp. Competing at Hilton Coliseum offered a homecoming environment.

What to watch: The guard will continue ramping up his conditioning ahead of the regular season.

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@NBA 2026-10-08T18:23:06.274345+00:00

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