Pacers Have an Obvious Reason to Believe 2026 Will Be a Better Season

News ArticlePublishedAug 04, 2026 at 12:14 PM EDTThe Pacers have a pretty good idea of what they can be in 2026.They've already seen it.Indiana made it all the way to the Finals last season. Then, sadly, Tyrese Haliburton got a torn Achilles in Game 7. It was a brutal way for the season to end.Losing Haliburton was super brutal for Indiana. The Pacers suddenly had to find a way to replace the player who powered their offense and helped set the pace every night. Without him, the team struggled to find consistency and finished with just 19 wins.That tells you that he's more than important to this team. He's critical.The good news is Haliburton is on track to return, and the early signs have been promising. Seeing him back on the court and already doing things like between-the-legs dunks is e