NBA postseason hero takes new job with Amazon with ‘unique’ promise after devastating injury

Tyrese Haliburton is back.

Well… sort of, kind of, not really. But he’s back in a way everyone can watch and listen to him.

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Haliburton will join Amazon‘s NBA on Prime as a player-contributor for select appearances during the 2025-26 season.

The two-time NBA All-Star will debut on Tuesday night’s NBA Nightcap postgame show following the first two NBA Cup quarterfinal games.

“I’m excited to join NBA on Prime and share my basketball knowledge in a different way with viewers around the world,” Haliburton said.

“This is a great opportunity to give fans an inside look at what it takes to compete at the highest level, in a unique storytelling approach by partnering with an incredible platform like Amazon.

“The NBA on Prime team is doing something special, and I’m looking forward to helping bring fans closer to the game.”

In his role as a player-contributor, Haliburton will share short video segments chronicling his recovery from an Achilles injury suffered in Game 7 of the Finals.

Fans will get an inside look at Haliburton’s rigorous comeback and the behind-the-scenes work involved in recovering from such a devastating injury on the sport’s biggest stage.

This content will be featured throughout NBA on Prime’s season coverage.

“Tyrese represents this generation of NBA stars, and we’re excited to bring his unique perspective and personality to our coverage,” Amina Hussein, Prime Sports Head of On-Air Talent, added.

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“His willingness to share his journey back to the court with our viewers demonstrates the authenticity and transparency we’re bringing to our NBA coverage.”

Haliburton will join Amazon’s star-studded NBA lineup, which already features Hall of Famers Dirk Nowitzki and Steve Nash, as well as Blake Griffin, Udonis Haslem, and Taylor Rooks.

The star point guard has already been ruled out for the season as he focuses on returning next year at 100%.

Haliburton averaged 18.6 points, 3.5 rebounds, 9.2 assists, and 1.4 steals per game last year in the regular season, shooting 47.3 percent from the field and 38.8 percent from three-point range.

He guided the Pacers on one of the most improbable playoff runs in NBA history, making it all the way to the Finals, where they pushed the eventual champion, the Oklahoma City Thunder, to a decisive Game 7.

In fact, had Haliburton not suffered the Achilles injury in that game, the Pacers might have captured the title. That’s just how dominant he was in the postseason.

Sure, he might have had a rabbit’s foot in his pocket, but Haliburton was must-watch television from April through June.

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It will be great to have him back on everyone’s television, no matter the role or capacity.

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