Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle shared an update regarding star point guard Tyrese Haliburton on Wednesday. Haliburton has been sidelined since October 26 due to a left hamstring strain.
Injury Recovery and Statistics
Carlisle told reporters that Haliburton is making progress and his hamstring is improving. Haliburton missed the entire previous season because of a torn Achilles and aimed to stay healthy for the 2026-27 campaign, but sustained the hamstring injury only four games into the year.
Prior to the injury, Haliburton averaged 21.8 points, 9.5 assists, and 4.5 rebounds per contest. While the initial recovery timeline called for a minimum of two weeks, Carlisle’s latest update indicates the absence will extend beyond that timeframe.
Upcoming Schedule and Team Impact
The Pacers began the season with a difficult 3-8 record through their first 11 games, and playing without their star playmaker presents further challenges. An additional 10-day absence will force Haliburton to sit out matchups against the New York Knicks, Philadelphia 76ers, and Cleveland Cavaliers.
If Haliburton is cleared to return following that 10-day window, his comeback game could be an away matchup against the Knicks on November 11. Until then, Andrew Nembhard and Braden Smith are sharing starting point guard responsibilities, backed by T.J. McConnell and Quenton Jackson off the bench. Nembhard has performed strongly during this stretch, averaging 17.1 points and 7.6 assists per game.
