Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton has shared a surprising update from his injury rehabilitation, revealing an unexpected consequence of showing off his progress. The All-Star guard took to social media to explain why league officials recently visited him.

Haliburton posted a simple message on his X account that connected two events. “Post a video dunking, drug test a week later!” he wrote. This comment came exactly seven days after he had shared a significant milestone in his recovery from a torn Achilles tendon. The earlier video showed him completing a dunk during a workout session.

The dunk video was labeled “Week 17” of his recovery process. It captured the moment he elevated off one foot and finished with his right hand, demonstrating notable progress in his explosiveness. Pacers coach Rick Carlisle appeared in the clip, showing his approval of the positive development in his star player’s rehabilitation.

Haliburton suffered a serious injury during Game 7 of the NBA Finals last season against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Pacers organization confirmed shortly after the injury that he would miss the entire 2025-26 season to focus on his recovery. This timeline is standard for Achilles tendon repairs, which typically require eight to ten months of rehabilitation.

The NBA’s drug testing program operates under the league’s collective bargaining agreement with its players. The policy allows for testing during both the season and offseason periods. While the league does not publicly discuss individual test cases, Haliburton’s post suggests the timing felt notably coincidental from his perspective.

His team currently holds a 1-6 record this season without their primary playmaker. Before his injury, Haliburton averaged 18.6 points and 9.2 assists per game while shooting 39% from three-point range. The organization continues to stress that they will not rush his return despite any positive recovery milestones. This comes at a time when Jade Jones has revealed details about her relationship with Tyrese, about which let’s discuss further.

Haliburton couple under spotlight

While Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton focuses on his Achilles injury recovery, his fiancée Jade Jones is making major moves in their personal life. The longtime couple appears to be advancing their wedding plans with a recently celebrated milestone.

Jones hosted a bridesmaids’ lunch on November 1, sharing several photos from the event on her Instagram account. She captioned the series of aesthetic snaps simply “The Details.” The images showed Jones enjoying a warm gathering with her close friends, signaling active preparation for the couple’s upcoming nuptials.

The couple has been together for six years after first meeting during their college days. Haliburton was playing basketball for the Iowa State Cyclones while Jones cheered for the same team. Their relationship has continued through his rise to NBA stardom, with Haliburton proposing to Jones earlier this year.

During his rehabilitation from the torn Achilles tendon he suffered in Game 7 of the NBA Finals, Haliburton revealed how Jones has supported him. He told SportsCenter that her obsession with the reality TV show ‘Love Island’ even played a role in his recovery routine. “She wants to watch ‘Love Island’ right now,” he explained. “She’s like, ‘Yo, before we put [Love Island] on, we have to put something on the calf.” This dedication has kept him consistent with his treatment throughout the offseason.