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Jalen Brunson's New York Knicks Receive Warning from Tyrese Haliburton

2026-07-20 · Jalen Brunson · Club News

Jalen Brunson's New York Knicks Receive Warning from Tyrese Haliburton

Jalen Brunson's New York Knicks received a warning from Tyrese Haliburton, the Indiana Pacers' star player, during a WWE event at Madison Square Garden. Haliburton, who has been recovering from an Achilles tendon injury and a bout of shingles, shouted at Brunson, "You can't beat me," a month after the Knicks won the NBA championship.

What happened?

Haliburton and Brunson were special guests during the main event segment on WWE's Saturday Night's Main Event. While they did not square off, Haliburton and Brunson each picked a side during the World Heavyweight Championship feud between Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins. For Brunson, he had Roman Reigns on his side, while Haliburton is on Rollins. After Reigns and Rollins had a quick brawl, Haliburton delivered a stunning message for Brunson.

Why it matters for Jalen Brunson

The warning from Haliburton comes just a month after Brunson's New York Knicks won the NBA championship. The Pacers, led by Haliburton, had a memorable series against the Knicks in the 2025 NBA playoffs, with Haliburton leading the Pacers to a win in the Eastern Conference Finals. The series was mostly remembered for Haliburton's Game 1 heroics, where he pulled the choking sign on the Madison Square Garden crowd after drilling a jumper that forced the game to overtime.

What comes next?

Haliburton is expected to be back on the court next season as the Pacers prepare for a revenge tour with the likes of Pascal Siakam, Andrew Nembhard, Aaron Nesmith, Ivica Zubac, and Jay Huff. The Pacers are seen to be contending in the Eastern Conference once more. Perhaps, another collision course against the Knicks is on the horizon.

Haliburton has been recovering from his injuries and has been in good shape, according to an interview with the media last month. "I feel great. You see I have eyebrows now so thankful for that. I looked back at videos of me and I can see how swollen my face is and I'm just glad that's past me now. I feel great. Body feels great. I'm able to do everything. I feel like I'm a healthy NBA player," Haliburton said.

The Pacers are looking to make a strong comeback in the 2026-2027 NBA season, and a potential rematch against the Knicks could be on the horizon. With Haliburton back on the court and the Pacers' young core, the team is expected to be a contender in the Eastern Conference.

The warning from Haliburton has sent a message to Brunson and the Knicks, hinting at a potential rematch in the 2026-2027 NBA season. The Pacers are looking to make a strong comeback, and a potential collision course against the Knicks could be on the horizon.

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