Tyrese Haliburton injury update (Image via NBA) Prime Video today announced Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton will join NBA on Prime as a player contributor making select appearances throughout the 2025-26 season. Haliburton will begin a collaboration with Amazon tonight as a regular player contributor on Prime Video’s postgame program, as well as appear in short videos that provide a behind-the-scenes look at his injury rehabilitation.This means that the Indiana Pacers player, who tore his Achilles tendon on public TV during Game 7 of the NBA Finals last June, is returning to a national platform to document his recovery. As part of his involvement, Haliburton will document his recuperation from an Achilles injury sustained during the NBA Finals via short video segments. It will provide viewers an inside look at the dedication and hard effort required to return to elite level.
The Indiana Pacers star is set to give fans a rare, behind-the-scenes look at his emotional Achilles comeback
Haliburton will make his debut tonight on NBA on Prime’s postgame show, NBA Nightcap, following the Emirates NBA Cup Quarterfinals doubleheader featuring the Miami Heat at Orlando Magic (6:00 p.m. ET) and New York Knicks at Toronto Raptors (8:30 p.m. ET). Haliburton’s first on-air appearance will come after tonight’s Prime Video doubleheader. Meanwhile, vignettes on his injury will air on NBA on Prime throughout the regular season. This content will be integrated into NBA on Prime’s coverage throughout the season.Stating the news, Haliburton himself said: “I’m excited to join NBA on Prime and share my basketball knowledge in a different way with viewers around the world.. This is a great opportunity to give fans an inside look at what it takes to compete at the highest level, in a unique storytelling approach by partnering with an incredible platform like Amazon. The NBA on Prime team is doing something special, and I’m looking forward to helping bring fans closer to the game.”The postgame analysis show is in its first season, hosted by broadcaster Taylor Rooks, featuring former NBA legends Dirk Nowitzki, Dwyane Wade, Steve Nash and Udonis Haslem, discussing the evening’s NBA action. Additionally, Amina Hussein, Prime Sports Head of On-Air Talent said: “Tyrese represents this generation of NBA stars, and we’re excited to bring his unique perspective and personality to our coverage… His willingness to share his journey back to the court with our viewers demonstrates the authenticity and transparency we’re bringing to our NBA coverage.”
Indiana Pacers star shows promising progress as he battles back from a heartbreaking Achilles injury
The two-time NBA All-Star made his debut in 2020 and soon established himself as one of the game’s greatest young point guards. Haliburton, known for his remarkable court vision, three-point shooting, and leadership, has emerged as the face of the Indiana Pacers organization, helping the team compete in the inaugural NBA In-Season Tournament Championship game in 2023 and advance to the NBA Finals earlier this year.However, the star recently experienced a health setback. Following an Achilles tendon injury, the Indiana Pacers player is starting to show signs of recovery. Haliburton suffered a severe injury during Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Nevertheless, it is expected that Halliburton will not play for the Pacers this season. Before he returns to action, the squad wants him to rest and thoroughly recover. The All-Star guard can perform a dashing one-handed slam and has gradually improved.Tyrese Haliburton, the Indiana Pacers’ standout point guard, was injured in Game 7 of the NBA Finals with a tear in his right Achilles tendon six months ago. Haliburton is reportedly recovering faster than projected, which is fantastic for the Pacers.Also read: Jade Jones shares heartwarming Thanksgiving video featuring Tyrese Haliburton as Indiana Pacers shows inspiring recovery from Achilles injury