Jun 22, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) reacts after suffering an injury during the first quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder during game seven of the 2025 NBA Finals at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images / Kyle Terada-Imagn Images

Following Tyrese Haliburton's absence due to injury, many question the Indiana Pacers’ contender status for the 2025-26 season. In response, a franchise star has addressed the speculation, offering candid remarks on the situation.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander may have hoisted the Finals MVP trophy this season, but Tyrese Haliburton and the Indiana Pacers had by far the most memorable