Both the New York Knicks and Indiana Pacers have given fans excitement in all different forms, making for great competitiveness on the court. More NBA news: Tyrese Haliburton's Dad Has NBA Ban Lifted for Pacers-Knicks Game 4 The Pacers lead 2-1 in the series,

This is Brunson vs. Haliburton just as much as it’s Knicks vs. Pacers — and it has the makings of a good ole-fashioned basketball rivalry.

WWE has a rare opportunity with Brunson and Haliburton, as what happened that night at Madison Square Garden will spill over into the real on-court drama starting this week.

Hart said because of how the Brunson-Haliburton heat paved the way for the playoff matchup, he believes there's going to be more NBA players trying to get in WWE once the season is over. It could be Brunson and Haliburton again as well, especially since SummerSlam 2025 is taking place August 2-3 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.

WWE Hall of Famer and head of creative Triple H teased Monday that Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton and New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson could be part of SummerSlam in August.

Reggie Miller played the primary Garden foil in those days. Tyrese Haliburton fully is leaning into that role now.

The two talents were involved in a segment with one another on an episode of SmackDown in 2024 at Madison Square Garden. Haliburton appeared on the latest edition of Raw to reveal that he'll be added to WWE 2K25 as D.L.C. content.

What transpired Wednesday night at MSG was historic. It was legendary. It was exactly what this rivalry -- and the NBA -- needed in 2025

When Jalen Brunson and Tyrese Haliburton glared at each other in a WWE wrestling ring last summer, it seemed like a fitting next step in the rivalry between the Indiana Pacers and New York Knicks that's already featured headbutts and chokes.

This is Brunson vs. Haliburton just as much as it’s Knicks vs. Pacers — and it has the makings of a good ole-fashioned basketball rivalry the likes of which has become rare in the NBA in ...