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John Haliburton agrees to not attend Pacers games for 'foreseeable future'

INDIANAPOLIS -- John Haliburton, father of Pacers All-Star point guard Tyrese Haliburton, has agreed not to attend the team's home and away games for the foreseeable future after his confrontation with Milwaukee's Giannis Antetokounmpo, a Pacers spokesman confirmed to the IndyStar on Thursday. ESPN's Shams Charania originally reported the news.

According to the spokesman, the decision was made by the Pacers' front office and John Haliburton was accepting of the choice. According to league sources, the situation could remain the same throughout the remainder of playoffs, but no conversations have been had regarding games beyond that.