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By JAKE FENNER, US SPORTS WRITER<\/a> <\/p>\n

Published: 23:56 EDT, 13 April 2026 | Updated: 23:57 EDT, 13 April 2026 <\/p>\n

Injured Indiana<\/a> Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton revealed the cause behind his shocking weight gain that had NBA<\/a> fans concerned for his health.<\/p>\n

After the team posted a photo of Haliburton on social media over the weekend, there was plenty of concern for the well-being of the star who hasn’t played all year due to a torn Achilles tendon.<\/p>\n

But while some may have thought that time on the couch and away from the court was the cause, Haliburton revealed it was a much more serious condition.<\/p>\n

In an appearance on ‘The Pat McAfee Show,’ Haliburton revealed he’s been dealing with a bout of shingles for about eight weeks – and that the medication he’s taken has led to serious hunger pangs.<\/p>\n

‘I’ve switched my meds like three times and I’ve got a Botox<\/a> injection,’ said Haliburton, who added that his face has been impacted the most.<\/p>\n

‘None of it has helped. And the new meds, a side of effect of the meds is that I’m always hungry and weight gain. So, it’s making me gain weight.’<\/p>\n

\"Indiana <\/p>\n

Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton said his weight gain was a side effect of medication he was taking to combat a bout of shingles that he had been fighting for months<\/p>\n

\"Haliburton, <\/p>\n

Haliburton, who has missed all season due to a torn Achilles, recently returned to practice<\/p>\n

Haliburton was mocked for his appearance prior to the cause of his affliction being revealed. One remark that stuck with the guard was when he was called ‘Tyrese Haliburger.’<\/p>\n

‘They’re killing me on social media,’ Haliburton told McAfee.<\/p>\n

In spite of the cruel-spirited nature of the comments, Haliburton appeared to take everything in stride – as evidenced by a large grin he had while speaking to McAfee.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Things have gotten better for Haliburton, who has his eye swollen for most of the past two months. The guard even admitted that he even ‘lost part of my eyebrow.’<\/p>\n

‘It’s been trash,’ he said. ‘It’s been trash.’<\/p>\n

As for his recovery from surgery, Haliburton is back to working out again and participating in 5-on-5 training sessions.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The Pacers’ season is now over, meaning Haliburton will have plenty of time to heal and recover.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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