“I think what I do regret more than anything is what me and Dame’s relationship has become. Because he was a guy who checked on me a lot early in my career, especially when I got traded (from the Sacramento Kings to the Pacers in 2022).” Says Tyrese Haliburton Haliburton and Lillard missed the entire 2025-26 season after suffering torn Achilles tendons during the 2025 playoffs. Haliburton sustained his season-ending injury in Game 7 of the NBA Finals, while Lillard was hurt in Game 4 of the Bucks’ first-round playoff series against the Pacers. They’re both healthy and have taken part in preseason action. “I would love to have a conversation (with Lillard) because I just think it became more than it ever needed to be. Put it on me. I was young, in the moment, I was having fun with it, but it was probably a little much. And whatever happened from there happened.” (via thescore.com)