Tyrese Haliburton says he’s back to full strength, and the Pacers guard made it clear there’s no mystery about where he stands heading into camp.
Haliburton, who tore his Achilles tendon in Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals and sat out all of last season, told reporters Monday that he’s ready to go without any limitations. “ I’m 100%,” Haliburton said Monday.
“ There will be no restrictions. That is not news, there’s no source.
I am the source. I’m good, I’m ready to go for the year.”
Pacers coach Rick Carlisle was a little more measured, even while sounding encouraged by Haliburton’s recovery. “ I can’t tell you exactly what the load is going to be,” Carlisle said.
“ We will be in very animated communication about it with the training staff and with him. At this point, it really appears that he has made a great recovery, and a great return to play.
… Do not anticipate a lot of limitations. But we will make sure that we go at the correct pace.”
Both Haliburton and Carlisle said the guard has added muscle since the last time he was on the court.
Around the league, several other injury situations are coming into focus.
Stephen Curry acknowledged a “management element” to the runner’s knee injury that cost him extended time last season, but the Warriors guard said he’s feeling strong and doesn’t have any restrictions now. “ Knee’s feeling great.
Ready to go,” Curry said. “ No issues.
… I feel a lot stronger and understanding of what I’m dealing with.”
Luka Doncic, who missed the 2026 playoffs because of a hamstring strain, said that issue is behind him. “ I’m feeling great,” Doncic said.
“ I feel rested. Mentally, I feel great.
I can’t wait (for the season) to start.” Asked whether he had any restrictions, Doncic answered, “ No.”
Bradley Beal has also moved past the hip surgery that limited him to six games in 2025/26, according to Law Murray of The Athletic. But the Clippers guard is now dealing with knee inflammation and won’t be ready when training camp opens tomorrow in Hawaii. Beal had knee inflammation last fall as well, though it’s unclear whether the two are connected.
The Bulls are expecting Josh Giddey to be fully cleared after offseason ankle surgery. Joel Lorenzi of The Athletic reported that Giddey has no restrictions, and head coach Tiago Splitter said everyone on the roster should be ready for Tuesday’s camp, with one possible exception: Zach Collins.
Collins is dealing with an unspecified soft tissue injury and has had a tough run with health issues throughout his career. He played only 10 games last season because of wrist and toe problems.
Washington big man Alex Sarr is expected to take part in camp this week, but not in contact drills yet. Josh Robbins of The Athletic reported that Sarr believes he should be ready for full contact in about a week.
And in Philadelphia, backup center Adem Bona said his left foot sprain is progressing well. “ The treatment has been going well. Actually going very well … I am feeling good,” Bona said Monday, adding that the injury happened over the summer while he was with the Turkish national team.
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