Tyrese Haliburton out at least 2 weeks, to miss matchup vs. Kings

One of the most highly anticipated matchups of the NBA season just took a big hit.

According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, an MRI conducted on Tuesday revealed that Indiana Pacers All-Star guard Tyrese Haliburton has a Grade 1 left hamstring strain and will be re-evaluated in approximately two weeks.

Haliburton, a former first-round pick of the Sacramento Kings who was the centerpiece in a deal that brought All-Star center Domantas Sabonis to Northern California in 2022, is likely to miss Indiana’s lone trip to Golden 1 Center this season on Thursday, January 18th.

Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton has a Grade 1 left hamstring strain, an MRI revealed on Tuesday, sources tell ESPN. He’s expected to be re-evaluated in approximately two weeks but there’s relief that he’s avoided serious injury. pic.twitter.com/AnYt2ov7pV

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) January 9, 2024

Tyrese Haliburton had to be carried to the locker room after doing the splits on a fall 😳

Hope he’s okay 🙏 pic.twitter.com/Z2REIkW6eh

— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) January 9, 2024

The news of Haliburton’s injury comes as a relief for Pacers fans as the 23-year-old is unlikely to be sidelined for an extended period after there were initial fears of serious injury following the guard’s awkward slip on Monday night.

With Haliburton out of next week’s Kings vs. Pacers matchup, fans will have to wait until next season for a Fox vs. Haliburton matchup at Golden 1 Center.

Sacramento will travel to Indiana on Friday, February 2nd to face the Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

When is the next Sacramento Kings game?

After playing 10 of their past 13 games at home, Sacramento will embark on a five-game road trip that will take place over just seven days.

The Kings will begin the road trip on Tuesday night against a Detroit Pistons team that holds the NBA’s worst record at 3-33.

Be sure to tune in right here on Sactown Sports 1140 for all of your Kings vs. Pistons coverage, beginning at 2:30 PM PST on Game Night before a 4:00 PM PST tip-off from Little Caesars Arena.

Upcoming Schedule

• Tuesday, January 9th – Sacramento Kings @ Detroit Pistons – 4:00 PM PST
• Wednesday, January 10th – Sacramento Kings @ Charlotte Hornets – 4:00 PM PST
• Friday, January 12th – Sacramento Kings @ Philadelphia 76ers – 4:30 PM PST
• Sunday, January 14th – Sacramento Kings @ Milwaukee Bucks – 4:00 PM PST
• Tuesday, January 16th – Sacramento Kings @ Phoenix Suns – 4:00 PM PST

Thank you for reading sactownsports.com. Follow us on Twitter and Google News, and subscribe to our YouTube channel.

Related

Why the Kings’ future isn’t as bleak as Bleacher Report’s ranking suggestsSacramento Kings announce 2026-27 theme nightsAlex Karaban shows how he can fit into the Kings’ offenseYoung Sacramento Kings building early chemistry at Rico Hines’ open runsJonathan Kuminga’s Agent highlights Sacramento’s upcoming cap space flexibilityJerry Reynolds: Ben Simmons could be worth the risk for Kings