Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton said he was “shocked” to find out that his first game back from a torn Achilles tendon will not be nationally televised.
The detail became clear when the NBA released its regular-season schedule last week, revealing that Haliburton’s anticipated return game was not included on the national TV slate.
Haliburton’s comeback is a major storyline for Indiana, given his role as the Pacers’ lead guard and one of the franchise’s central figures. His return from a torn Achilles tendon marks a significant moment for both the player and the team as the new season begins.
The Pacers will open their regular-season campaign without that game receiving a national broadcast, despite the attention surrounding Haliburton’s return to the floor.