Isaiah Jackson is running it back with the Pacers—and Tyrese Haliburton couldn’t be happier. After missing most of the 2024–25 season with a torn Achilles, Jackson is officially staying in Indiana on a three-year, $21 million deal, per ESPN’s Shams Charania. The moment the news dropped, Haliburton reacted on his Instagram story with one word: “Yescerski!!” Jackson had played just five games before the injury last season and hit free agency after passing on a rookie extension last fall. Now, he’s locked in through 2027–28, ready for a comeback story right where it all started.
But while one big man returns, another quietly walks away. “Saying goodbye is never easy, especially so abruptly.” That’s how Myles Turner started his farewell to the Pacers—but his comments after landing in Milwaukee said even more. Turner made it clear: “For me, ultimately it was about just staying competitive.” With Haliburton out for the entire next season, Turner seemed to question whether Indiana could really contend without their star.
“Being a big part of winning basketball just changed my entire perspective on this league,” he said. So when the Bucks came calling—with a four-year, $108.9 million deal and a promise to prioritize winning—Turner jumped. It’s subtle, but the message is there: without Haliburton, he didn’t see the Pacers staying in the fight. Including, the fact that the Pacers were also unwilling to “overpay” Turner, offering less money and fewer years than Milwaukee, despite him being their longest tenured player from their core that saw deep playoff runs the past two seasons.
(This is a developing story…)
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