Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton is not expected to play in the 2025-26 season as he recovers from a ruptured Achilles tendon, but he's getting closer to game shape. He just might need to shed a few pounds first. Haliburton, 25, appeared on the Tuesday, January 27, episode of LeBron James' "Mind The Game" podcast, where he gave an update on his rehab following the devastating injury he sustained in Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals. "I understand it is allowing me to grow in different ways," he said of his injury.