Tyrese Haliburton’s Electrifying Dunk During Achilles Rehab

Merlin sees Tyrese Haliburton posting a dunk video from Indiana’s facility — a bright sign that his rehab from the Achilles tear suffered in June is heading in the right direction. The Pacers have already ruled him out for the 2025‑26 season, and with typical Achilles timelines of 8–10 months putting any realistic return around April, Monday’s clip is encouraging but not a timetable for game action. Merlin knows youth and skill favor recovery — Haliburton is just 25 and the dunk shows regained explosiveness — but wisdom says patience. With the Pacers stumbling at 2–14 and John Cena offering encouragement, the prudent path is a cautious rebuild of strength and confidence rather than a hurried comeback that risks long-term health.