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Haliburton Talks NBA Comeback After Injury
Tyrese Haliburton shares advice from NBA stars on returning to play after torn Achilles.
In brief
Tyrese Haliburton shares advice from NBA stars on returning to play after torn Achilles. Tyrese Haliburton discussed how former Team USA teammates Jayson Tatum and Kevin Durant helped him prepare for his return from a torn right Achilles tendon injury. Originally reported by Newsweek.
Haliburton's Injury
Tyrese Haliburton suffered a torn right Achilles tendon during Game 7 of the 2024-25 NBA Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder on June 22, 2025.
Haliburton's Return
Haliburton scored seven points, six assists, and two blocks in 16 minutes during Wednesday's preseason win over the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Tatum's Advice
Jayson Tatum texted Haliburton after the game and said, 'trust me bro it feels like that for a little bit but it’ll, like once you get out there a little more it’ll be fine.'
“Jayson texted me after the game (and) we talked for a good while after the game. And I was kind of what I just said, ‘man, I’m playing so fast’ and he was like ‘yeah, trust me bro it feels like that for a little bit but it’ll, like once you get out there a little more it’ll be fine,’””
Brotherhood of Recovery
Haliburton and Donte DiVincenzo, both recovering from Achilles injuries, formed a support group to share experiences and advice.
The big picture
Tyrese Haliburton discussed how former Team USA teammates Jayson Tatum and Kevin Durant helped him prepare for his return from a torn right Achilles tendon injury.
