Tyrese Haliburton out with hamstring strain; timeline unclear

Fantasy basketball: The Pacers star will miss time with a strained left hamstring, though how long remains uncertain. Hold him while Indiana determines a…

By Fantasy Roundup Staff · October 28, 2026 · Updated October 28, 2026

Tyrese Haliburton will miss time with a strained left hamstring, sources told Shams Charania of ESPN on Wednesday. The Pacers are still determining a timeline for his recovery, with team doctors and the player gathering information. Haliburton had played in Indiana's first four games this season after missing 16 months while recovering from a torn Achilles suffered in the 2025 NBA Finals.

The injury removes a top-20 fantasy asset from lineups in both formats. Over his previous 4 games, Haliburton averaged 21.8 points, 9.5 assists, 4.5 rebounds, 1.3 steals, 0.8 blocks and 2.5 threes while shooting 51.6 per cent from the field and 86.7 per cent from the line in 33.0 minutes a game. That production carries a Roundup Score of 88 and projects to 40.8 fantasy points a game in default points scoring. With Haliburton out, his minutes will open up, though Indiana has not yet indicated how they will redistribute his usage.

Fantasy impact

Player by player

Tyrese Haliburton

Haliburton cannot play while sidelined, and the Pacers have one game left this week. Indiana has already been hit hard by injuries this season: four of the club's five starters appeared on the injury report before Wednesday's game against Philadelphia. The Pacers won just 19 games last season, the fewest in franchise history, during Haliburton's absence.

His usage rate was 24.5 per cent with 63.4 per cent true shooting through four games this season. Managers must hold Haliburton through the injury but should check the status updates closely as Indiana works through the timeline. He had acknowledged feeling a little beat up after Monday's game in Milwaukee, having played a back-to-back over the weekend. Once cleared, he returns to his floor-general role with elite assist production and strong category coverage across formats.

Jalen Williams

Williams has been diagnosed with a dislocated left ankle and fractured fibula, which will require surgery, Shams Charania of ESPN reports. He has already missed Oklahoma City's first game this week and cannot contribute to lineups until cleared. Last season over 33 games, Williams averaged 17.1 points, 5.5 assists, 4.6 rebounds, 1.2 steals and 0.7 threes in 28.4 minutes a game while shooting 48.4 per cent from the field and 83.7 per cent from the line.

The injury adds Williams to a growing list of injured stars around the league. His usage rate was 20.8 per cent with 47.2 per cent true shooting through three games this season. The Thunder have one game left this week, but Williams will not play in it. Managers must hold through the surgery and recovery process, though no timeline has been announced for his return.

Anthony Edwards

Edwards will undergo arthroscopic right knee surgery and is expected to miss up to two months, Shams Charania of ESPN reports. He has already missed Minnesota's first game this week and cannot contribute to lineups until cleared. Last season over 61 games, Edwards averaged 28.8 points, 5.0 rebounds, 3.7 assists, 1.4 steals, 0.8 blocks and 3.4 threes in 35.0 minutes a game while shooting 48.9 per cent from the field and 79.6 per cent from the line.

His usage rate was 37.9 per cent with 59.0 per cent true shooting through four games this season. Edwards projects to 43.5 fantasy points a game in default points scoring with a Roundup Score of 79, making him a must-hold despite the extended absence. The Timberwolves have one game left this week, but Edwards will not play in it. Managers should place him on injured reserve where possible and wait for updates on his recovery progress.

What to do

• Hold Tyrese Haliburton through the hamstring strain and monitor Indiana's updates on his recovery timeline closely.

• Place Jalen Williams on injured reserve if your format allows it and wait for news on his surgery and recovery from the ankle injury.

• Move Anthony Edwards to injured reserve where possible and prepare for a multi-week absence following his knee surgery.

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