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PacersTyrese Haliburton Diagnosed With Shingles, Out 2–3 Weeks

Team officials expect a full recovery with no significant change to his Achilles rehabilitation plan.

Overview

  • Coach Rick Carlisle said Haliburton will be away from the Pacers for two to three weeks after the diagnosis.
  • Carlisle described shingles as very painful and said Haliburton will make a full recovery.
  • Haliburton experienced unusual symptoms while meeting the team in Washington, D.C., and returned home for care.
  • The All-Star guard already was sidelined for the 2025–26 season after tearing his right Achilles in the NBA Finals.
  • He has been traveling with the team during rehab and sharing workout videos, with multiple outlets echoing that this illness is a short detour.