Pacers acting out Tyrese Halliburtonwho suffered a ruptured Achilles tendon in Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals and missed all of last season with the injury, says he is completely healthy ahead of training camp, writes Zion Brown of The Indianapolis Star (subscriber link).
“i am 100%Halliburton said Monday.There will be no restrictions. This is not news, there is no source. I am the source. I’m fine, I’m ready to go for a year.”
Although Halliburton noted that he will not face any minutes or consistency restrictions, the head coach Rick Carlisle According to Brown, he was a little more cautious in his assessment.
“I can’t say exactly what the load will beCarlisle said.We’re going to have a very lively conversation with and with the training staff about it. At this point, it really looks like he’s made a great recovery and has a great return to the game. … Don’t expect many restrictions. But we will make sure to go at the right pace.”
Both Halliburton and Carlisle said the star guard has put on some muscle since we last saw him on the court, Brown added.
We’ve got some more injury news from around the NBA:
- For now Warriors security guard Stephen Curry admitted there is a “control element” to the runner’s knee injury which saw him miss long periods last season, he is optimistic it won’t bother him in 2026/27 and says he has no restrictions now, tweets ESPN’s Anthony Slater. “The knee feels great. Ready to work” Curry said.No problems. … I feel much stronger and understand what I’m dealing with.”
- Lakers security guard Luka Doncicwho missed the 2026 playoffs with a hamstring strain, says the injury is behind him, according to NBA reporter Mark Medina (Link to video on Twitter). “I feel greatDoncic said.I feel rested. Mentally I feel great. I can’t wait (for the season) to start.” When asked if he has any limitations, Doncic replied:no.”
- Bradley Bealwho was limited to just six games in the 2025/26 season due to season-ending hip surgery, has recovered from the ailment, according to Lou Murray of The Athletic (Link to Twitter). However, Art Clippers guard is battling knee inflammation and won’t be ready for the start of training camp, which opens tomorrow in Hawaii. Beal also dealt with knee inflammation last fall, though it’s unclear if the injuries are related.
- Bykov security guard Josh Giddy is off limits after offseason ankle surgery, tweets Joel Lorenzi of The Athletic. Head coach Tiago Splitter expects every player on the Bulls roster to be ready for training camp Tuesday, with the possible exception of the big man Zach Collinswho has an unspecified soft tissue injury (Link to Twitter via KC Johnson of Chicago Sports Network). Collins has battled multiple injuries throughout his career and played in just 10 games last season due to wrist and toe ailments.
- For now Wizards center/forward Alex Sar expects to participate in training camp this week, he won’t do contact, according to The Athletic’s Josh Robbins, who adds (via Twitter), that the French big man thinks he’ll be able to take full contact in about a week.
- Backup Sixers center Adam Bono gave a little information about his sprained left foot on Monday by ESPN’s Dave McMenamin (Link to Twitter). “The treatment went well. Going really well actually… I feel good– said Bono, who confirmed that the injury occurred in the summer in the Turkish national team.
