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Haliburton Shocked His Return Won’t Be Nationally Televised

8/16/2026

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Tyrese Haliburton said he was shocked his game back from a torn Achilles will not be nationally televised.
He tore his Achilles in Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals, missed the 2025-26 season, will return Oct. 21, 2026, which will not air nationally, with the first national broadcast on Oct. 28 versus Philadelphia.
The Pacers finished 19-63 without Haliburton.
The Pelicans ended last season 26-56 and ranked No. 26 in average home attendance.

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Tyrese Haliburton said he was shocked his game back from a torn Achilles will not be nationally televised.
He tore his Achilles in Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals, missed the 2025-26 season, will return Oct. 21, 2026, which will not air nationally, with the first national broadcast on Oct. 28 versus Philadelphia.
The Pacers finished 19-63 without Haliburton.
The Pelicans ended last season 26-56 and ranked No. 26 in average home attendance.