2025 NBA Playoffs

Haliburton’s girlfriend sparks heated exchange with Thunder fans

Published

June 9, 2025

Tyrese Haliburton with girlfriend Jade Jones

Feb 18, 2024; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Eastern Conference guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) of the Indiana Pacers and girlfriend Jade Jones after the 73rd NBA All Star game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images

Tyrese Haliburton has been the unsung hero of these playoffs. Because of this, his support system is feeling confident. Sometimes being too confident can backfire.

Related: Tyrese Haliburton earns new nickname: “The Moment”

This was what happened when Haliburton’s girlfriend, Jade Jones, showed support for the Pacers, and this led to a heated exchange with Thunder fans.

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Someone please remind Tyrese Haliburton’s girlfriend that they are still down by 14 #NBAFinals pic.twitter.com/LW43UNx0CF

— Real Deal Aneil (@realdealAneil) June 9, 2025

It’s unclear what was said that led to the heated exchange. One thing for certain is that Jade Jones has her boyfriend’s back. She’ll most likely be at Game 3 in Indiana cheering even louder.

About the Author Published Jun 9, 2025

TITAN FREY

Titan Frey is a dedicated father to three wonderful children, whom he takes immense pride in. His passions include reading, writing, basketball, both playing and watching, and playing chess. Titan spent five years working as a journalist for the basketball website fadeawayworld.net, where he served as editor-in-chief for four and a half years. One of his most notable achievements was interviewing Chuck Cooper III, the son of Chuck Cooper, the first African American ever drafted by an NBA team, and writing a biography that has been praised as the most definitive article about Cooper’s legacy. Titan is the author of more than ten novels and the screenwriter of three produced short films. His newest young adult novel, Echoes of the Hardwood: Braxton Foxworthy’s Time‑Travelling Book Report, blends basketball history with heartfelt storytelling and is now available. Order here: https://a.co/d/bo7BYz1