Rick Carlisle believes Tyrese Haliburton can be a future All-Star

You probably know all about what Indiana Pacers point guard Tyrese Haliburton can do on the court. The Pacers certainly do, as they pulled off a blockbuster trade to acquire him from the Sacramento Kings last February, making the 22-year-old the cornerstone of the franchise. Starting Tuesday, you’ll get to see a totally different side to him. Haliburton has launched a new visual podcast with Tom Brady‘s Web3 brand Autograph, called “Autograph Presents: Get Minted with Tyrese Haliburton.” The bi-weekly series will break down the power and trajectory of NFTs, with big-name guests like Tony Hawk, 3lau, Eva Longoria, and Charli and Dixie D’Amelio. Conversations will focus on how guests started in the space, what they’re currently up to, how they overcame early doubts, and what they envision for the future of Web3. -via boardroom.tv / November 1, 2022

Myles Turner: I think Tyrese is someone who’s going to create his own lane. He’s a big point guard. Making the plays he makes at his height and stature is rare, in my opinion. I think when it’s all said and done, he’s going to be someone in his own lane. When I said he’s comparable to Chris Paul, it’s the way he gets guys open and could lead the league in assists. I think he’s going to be his own Tyrese Haliburton, and people are going to be trying to compare themselves to him when it’s all said and done. -via HoopsHype / November 1, 2022

Sacramento traded Tyrese Haliburton, Buddy Hield, and Tristan Thompson in return. On Draymond Green’s podcast, “The Draymond Green Show,” Fox admitted that the trade shocked him. As the primary point guard for the franchise, the 24-year-old felt that the trade sent an important message to him from the organization. “For me, it’s like yo, they believe in me,” said Fox. “But two, it’s like motherf*****, we just traded somebody who could be a franchise point guard either here or somewhere else. So, you better get on your s***; you better start winning.“ -via SLAM / October 26, 2022

Michael Scotto: In talking with Rick Carlisle, he mentioned a couple of things. He said Jalen Smith decided to stay with the Pacers when there were other offers that were more lucrative financially, but he felt major love from the fans, the coaching staff, and management. Defensively, he’s got a high ceiling with what he can do defending the perimeter, and they know he can guard the rim and block shots. Carlisle called him an “important part of our future” as well. Scott Agness: The most interesting thing to me was how they originally agreed to a two-year deal, but then it became a three-year deal with a player option and a trade kicker. It was highly unlikely for Jalen to return… The Pacers promised him a starting spot, whereas he didn’t have that with the Phoenix Suns and wasn’t really appreciated. Smith felt that and came to a situation where he was prioritized. Carlisle flew out to Maryland and met with him and sat down for dinner with his parents… He’s playing the long game and committed to a franchise that’s committed to him. -via HoopsHype / November 3, 2022

Alex Schiffer: Rick Carlisle said TJ McConnell is a late scratch tonight with a sore knee. -via Twitter @Alex__Schiffer / October 29, 2022

Scott Agness: Aaron Nesmith sustained a plantar fascia injury in the preseason game at New York. He’s sidelined for now and the hope is for him to be available on opening night, Rick Carlisle said. -via Twitter @ScottAgness / October 9, 2022