Jade Jones, the fiancée of Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton, has the NBA community's attention this week.
Haliburton and Jones have been together since April 2019. They met when they were students at Iowa State. While Haliburton was developing into an NBA prospect, Jones was living her best life as a cheerleader for the Cyclones.
"As I sit here and reflect over the last four years, I truly couldn't imagine my life without this sport. Cheerleading has carried me on a journey that I will never forget," she wrote on Instagram in March 2020. "Putting in hours on hours every week has truly been an emotional outlet for me throughout college to just let loose and be with the people who bring out the best version of myself. I have met my best friends, gained new skills I never imagined myself doing, and been taught so much more about myself not only as an athlete but as a person. Not being able to walk out on the mat one last time is such a heartbreaking feeling & I never thought I would end my senior season this way. Overall, I thank God for blessing me with this program and I have realized to stop taking things for granted. These relationships and memories are something I will cherish for the rest of my life. Iowa State Cheerleading will forever hold a spot in my heart."
Although her cheerleading days are over, Jones remains Haliburton's No. 1 supporter. This season has been a bit different though since he's been sidelined with a torn Achilles.
On the bright side, Haliburton and Jones have been able to spend more time together this year.
Jun 13, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) reacts with his girlfriend Jade Jones and father John Haliburton following the second quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder in game four of the 2025 NBA Finals at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images © Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images.
On Tuesday night, Jones shared a few vacation photos on Instagram along with the caption: "on island time w my baby."
Unsurprisingly, countless people commented on Jones' latest Instagram post. Most of her followers had kind things to say.
"Literally flawless," an Instagram user commented.
"You're just perfect," one person declared.
"Glowingggg," another person wrote.
When will Haliburton return?
Haliburton won't make his return until the 2026-27 season. That being said, he's doing everything in his power to ensure he's even better once he steps foot on the hardwood.
Haliburton said on the "Mind the Game" podcast that he has added more strength to his frame.
"That's really something that I'm trying to focus on through my rehab, through my time to get back is just being more physical," Haliburton said, via CBS Sports. "I was 180 pounds on Game 7 day. I'm 210 right now. I'm up 30 pounds, bro. And obviously when I start to run, I'm gonna get that off me. Some of it's not good because I've been drowning my sorrows in cookies and ice cream and stuff. But I think I see that and it's a way for me to be more physical at the rim, to get more free throws."
We can't wait to see Haliburton back on the court, that's for sure.
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