NBA Player Injuries - Impact on NBA Teams

Isaiah Jackson of the Indiana Pacers is out with a torn Achilles and will miss the start of the 2025-26 season. This injury continues from the previous season, where he also missed time due to the same issue.

In the 2024-25 regular season, Jackson played in only 5 games, averaging 7.0 points and 5.6 rebounds. His absence affects the Pacers' depth, with Myles Turner and Thomas Bryant likely seeing more minutes at center.

Tyrese Haliburton is out with a torn Achilles, which will keep him from starting the 2025-26 season with the Indiana Pacers. Previously, he dealt with a right calf injury in June 2025 and a lower back injury in April 2025.

During the 2024-25 postseason, Haliburton played all 23 games, averaging 17.3 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 8.5 assists per game. His absence will impact teammates like Andrew Nembhard and Pascal Siakam, who may need to step up in upcoming games.

Tyrese Haliburton is set to play for the Pacers in Game 6 against the Thunder despite a right calf injury. He has been active in 20 postseason games, averaging 18.1 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 9.2 assists per game.

Haliburton has dealt with a calf injury before, being questionable in a previous game. In the NBA Finals, he has played four out of five games, maintaining an average of 15.2 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 7.5 assists per game.

Tyrese Haliburton is questionable for Game 6 of the NBA Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder. He is dealing with a right calf injury and missed one game in the Finals so far.

This postseason, Haliburton has played in 20 of 21 games, averaging 18.1 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 9.2 assists. In Game 5 against the Thunder, he played 34 minutes but struggled with his shooting, going 0-6 from the field.

Darius Garland, the Cleveland Cavaliers' point guard, is out after toe surgery and will miss the start of the 2025-26 season. His absence follows a postseason where he averaged 18.0 points, 2.2 rebounds, and 5.2 assists over five games.

Before his surgery, Garland dealt with a left great toe sprain, which sidelined him multiple times during the playoffs. The Cavaliers will now rely more on Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley as they navigate the start of the season without Garland.

Zach Edey of the Memphis Grizzlies is out due to ankle surgery and will miss the start of the 2025-26 season. In the postseason, Edey averaged 9.0 PPG, 9.8 RPG, and 1.7 APG over six games.

Jarace Walker is out with a sprained right ankle. This is not his first ankle issue this season, as he was previously listed as questionable in March and June with similar concerns.

This season, Walker has played in 16 postseason games, averaging 3.3 points per game. With him sidelined, players like Pascal Siakam and Aaron Nesmith might see slightly increased roles in upcoming games.

Tony Bradley of the Indiana Pacers is dealing with a left hip flexor strain, making him questionable for upcoming games. This season, Bradley has appeared in 16 postseason games, averaging 1.0 PPG and 1.6 RPG.

In recent games, Bradley's minutes have varied, with his last appearance logging five minutes against the Knicks. Notable teammates like Tyrese Haliburton and Pascal Siakam have been leading the Pacers, as seen in their recent victory over the Knicks, 125-108.

Jayson Tatum is out as he recovers from a torn right Achilles tendon. He is expected to miss the start of the 2025-2026 season, impacting the Boston Celtics' lineup and depth.

This postseason, Tatum played in 8 games, averaging 28.1 points, 11.5 rebounds, and 5.4 assists.

Tony Bradley is questionable for the Pacers due to a left hip flexor strain as they prepare for Game 6 against the Knicks. This season, Bradley played in 12 regular season games, averaging 4.8 points and 3.2 rebounds in 8.3 minutes per game.

In the postseason, Bradley has participated in 8 games, with averages of 1.0 points and 1.6 rebounds per game.