The Indiana Pacers had three players suffer a torn Achilles tendon last season. James Wiseman, Isaiah Jackson, and Tyrese Haliburton all suffered the devastating injury. Haliburton was the last of the three to suffer the injury, having it take place just seven minutes into Game 7 of the NBA Finals. He will be out all of next season.

The Achilles tendon, the largest and strongest tendon in the human body, plays a crucial role in our mobility. It connects the calf muscles to the heel bone, enabling us to walk, run, and jump.

The Achilles tendon is strong, but it's not very flexible. So, when the tendon stretches too much, it can become inflamed or even tear.

Achilles tensioning, suture tying The ankle should be placed and held in maximum plantar flexion during suture tying for a secure repair. We have never found the Achilles tendon repair to be too ...

The Achilles tendon is the strongest tendon in the human body. It can bear loads exceeding over 900 kilograms during running. Despite its strength, it is prone to injuries and it is not yet well ...

First, Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton suffered a torn right Achilles tendon at the beginning of Game 7 of the NBA playoffs, which is expected to keep him out for the entire 2025-26 season. Then Fever star Caitlin Clark suffered a groin injury July 15 ...

Lillard wasn't the only superstar player to tear his Achilles tendon in the playoffs. One former NBA player believes that an Adidas curse might be the reason for his injury. Former NBA guard Sebastian Telfair spoke on VladTV about whether he believes Lillard's Achilles tear is due to a so-called "Adidas curse."