Despite Heartbreaking Achilles Injury, Tyrese Haliburton Makes Time for Fever Star Caitlin Clark’s Comeback vs. Valkyries

The Indiana Fever are having a tough time in the 2025 season. They entered July 9 with a 9-9 record, and many fans believe their average performance is due to their superstar’s injuries.

However, hope flickered back to life on July 9 when Caitlin Clark returned to the floor against the Golden State Valkyries after missing the past three games due to a groin injury.

But for a brief moment, the spotlight shifted from Clark to someone else entirely, someone whose presence spoke volumes about dedication and team spirit.

Tyrese Haliburton Cheers for Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever Despite Injury

Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton, clad in a grey hoodie, was spotted cheering passionately for the Fever. Despite nursing a heartbreaking Achilles injury, his presence was a powerful reminder of the bond between Indiana’s basketball stars.

Tyrese Haliburton watching Fever-Valkyries from a suite, per usual pic.twitter.com/ezMeMurwqO

— Scott Agness (@ScottAgness) July 9, 2025

His support for Clark and the Fever comes just days after devastating news about his future.

On Monday, Pacers President Kevin Pritchard confirmed that Haliburton will miss the entire 2025–26 NBA season to focus on his recovery from a torn Achilles.

“I have no doubt that he will be back better than ever. You know the surgery went well… He will not play next year, though. We would not jeopardize that now. Don’t get any hopes up that he will play, but again, we will have some guys, and hopefully, we will have some opportunities to grow, and when he gets back, that would be a cherry on top,” said Pritchard during an interview.

#Pacers president of basketball operations Kevin Pritchard confirmed Tyrese Haliburton is out for the 2025-26 season.

“I have no doubt that he will be back better than ever… He will not play next year though. We would not jeopardize that now.” pic.twitter.com/OiSy327pgw

— WISH-TV News (@WISHNews8) July 7, 2025

The injury happened during Game 7 of the NBA Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Before the injury, Haliburton averaged 18.6 points, 9.2 assists, and 3.5 rebounds per game during the regular season. He played a pivotal role in leading the Pacers to the NBA Finals and maintained his form in the postseason by averaging 17.3 points per game. But that promising run came to a painful end when he collapsed in Game 7 after pushing through a calf strain.

Still, his spirit remains unbroken. Haliburton’s appearance at the Fever-Valkyries game wasn’t an isolated moment. He was also seen courtside on July 5 during the Fever’s clash against the Los Angeles Sparks.

Clark’s return couldn’t have come at a better time. Prior to her groin injury, Clark was averaging 18.2 points, 8.9 assists, and five rebounds per game. Her absence clearly impacted the Fever’s performance, but fans now remain hopeful that her return will steady the team.