# Haliburton Talks NBA Comeback After Injury

> Tyrese Haliburton shares advice from NBA stars on returning to play after torn Achilles.
- Title: Haliburton Talks NBA Comeback After Injury · Newsweek
- Summary: Tyrese Haliburton shares advice from NBA stars on returning to play after torn Achilles. Tyrese Haliburton discussed how former Team USA teammates Jayson…
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- Source: Newsweek — https://newsweek.com/sports/nba/tyrese-haliburton-spoke-to-nba-icon-about-what-to-expect-with-pacers-return-12543366
- Author: TJ Macias
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: tyrese haliburton, nba, indiana pacers, torn right achilles tendon, preseason, jaysontatum, kevin durant
## 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.
## Key takeaway

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.