MILWAUKEE (AP) — Two of the Achilles tendon injuries that shook up the 2024-25 postseason also reshaped the NBA Central Division landscape for the upcoming regular season.

Not only did Indiana lose two-time All-Star guard Tyrese Haliburton for the season after he tore his Achilles tendon in Game 7 of the NBA Finals, the Pacers saw Myles Turner leave for division rival Milwaukee in free agency. The Bucks gained the ability to fit Turner into their salary cap by waiving Damian Lillard, who tore his Achilles tendon during Milwaukee’s first-round playoff loss to Indiana.

The unavailability of Haliburton and the loss of Turner create major obstacles for Indiana in its bid to repeat its success from last season.

“There will be some adjustments as we start and keep moving forward,” sai

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