In a stunning development, Indiana Pacers star guard Tyrese Haliburton has reportedly requested a significant salary adjustment from Pacers owner Herb Simon, seeking an increase to $56.78 million annually.
According to sources close to the situation, Haliburton—who has been the cornerstone of the Pacers’ rebuild—believes his current compensation does not reflect his contributions on and off the court.
“Tyrese has given everything to Indiana, and he expects the franchise to reciprocate with a deal that shows trust and long-term vision,” said a source familiar with negotiations.
Haliburton, 25, is already on a max contract extension signed in 2023, worth over $200 million. However, the All-Star point guard is reportedly eyeing a supermax adjustment in light of new salary cap projections and his rising market valu
- Haliburton averaged 21.8 points and 10.5 assists last season.
- The NBA’s new Collective Bargaining Agreement allows certain players to renegotiate deals based on performance and cap growth.
- The figure of $56.78M would place him among the top 3 highest-paid players in the league.
While no formal trade demand has been made, insiders say Haliburton is prepared to “explore all options” if Indiana doesn’t make the financial commitment.
Social media has exploded with speculation over what “See more…” could imply from Haliburton’s cryptic Instagram post earlier today, hinting at possible frustration or even a future trade request.
The Pacers front office has not yet issued a formal statement.
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