Haliburton, who took time away from the team to address the painful illness, noted that shingles has affected his face and required ongoing medication and nerve-pain management. He also mentioned that he is able to participate in 5-on-5 work, though his condition has caused weight gain and ongoing discomfort.
In his season-ending remarks, Haliburton described a mix of good and bad days but stressed there is no timeline for when the shingles will clear up. He emphasized that once he can reduce medications, he plans to focus on getting in peak shape for the next campaign.
Despite the health challenges, Haliburton expressed optimism about a productive summer and reiterated his commitment to being ready when the season begins in October. He also thanked Pacers fans for their support and promised that the team will be more competitive in the future, with a healthy, stacked roster anticipated for 2026.
The Pacers finished the season with a 19-63 record, the second-worst in the league, and they are positioned to pursue a high draft pick. Haliburton’s update comes amid questions about how the team will balance a potential return to form with the ongoing health issues that limited him during the year.
