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NBA Notes: Pacers, Tyrese Haliburton, Kings, Suns, Miles Bridges

Pacers Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton wanted to turn off the Knicks’ championship celebration. Then he decided he needed to watch it. “When the Knicks won, I thought to myself, ‘I gotta turn this s— off,’” Haliburton said during an appearance…

Published: Tuesday, 22 September 2026 at 1:54 AM
NBA Notes: Pacers, Tyrese Haliburton, Kings, Suns, Miles Bridges
Key Things to Know
  • Tyrese Haliburton believes a healthy Indiana Pacers team would have beaten the champion New York Knicks.
  • Haliburton missed the entire previous NBA season while recovering from a torn Achilles tendon.
  • The Sacramento Kings retained veterans Domantas Sabonis and Zach LaVine despite low preseason expectations.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton revealed he watched the New York Knicks' championship celebration despite initially wanting to turn it off. Haliburton, who missed last season with a torn Achilles, expressed confidence that a healthy Pacers team would have defeated the Knicks. He emphasized his competitive rivalry with Knicks players Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart, and Karl-Anthony Towns, noting they are friends off the court but rivals on it.

Meanwhile, the Sacramento Kings face low expectations after a 22-60 season, though general manager Scott Perry retained veterans Domantas Sabonis and Zach LaVine. The Kings have added defensive depth around rookie guard Darius Acuff Jr., De'Andre Hunter, Ben Simmons, Keegan Murray, and Precious Achiuwa. Additionally, the Phoenix Suns are looking to replicate their defensive success after ranking ninth in defensive efficiency last season.

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