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Haliburton’s 25-pound transformation since Achilles injury has him super jacked for Pacers now

With a growing demand for more physical gameplay in the league, players are adding significant muscle mass to their bodies. Last season, it was Victor Wembanyama. This year, it is Tyrese Haliburton. The Indiana Pacers guard is back on the…

By Nitish Singh · Clutch Points

Published: Friday, 9 October 2026 at 3:17 PM

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Tyrese Haliburton gained 25 pounds of muscle during his Achilles rehabilitation to reach around 200 pounds.
Haliburton missed the entire 2025-26 season after suffering an Achilles injury in the 2025 NBA Finals.
He returned after 472 days away, playing 16 minutes in a 123-112 preseason win over Minnesota.

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Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton revealed he gained 25 pounds of muscle during his recovery from a ruptured Achilles tendon. Speaking on The Pat McAfee Show, Haliburton noted that while officially listed at 185 pounds, he plans to play the 2026-27 NBA season at roughly 200 pounds following his extended rehabilitation.

Haliburton sustained the injury during Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals, forcing him to miss the entire 2025-26 season. He returned to action after 472 days on Wednesday, recording seven points and six assists in 16 minutes during Indiana's 123-112 preseason win against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

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