“It was Jade’s fault” – Tyrese Haliburton reveals early tension between girlfriend Jade Jones and his mother (Credits: @tyresehaliburton Instagram)

Tyrese Haliburton and his girlfriend Jade Jones have been together since college and got engaged this past July. However, on Thursday, Haliburton revealed that their relationship hasn’t always been smooth sailing, citing early tension between his mother and Jones.

During an appearance on Stephanie McMahon’s “What’s your story” podcast on Thursday, Haliburton was questioned about his fiancée’s relationship with his mother. The Pacers star revealed that their current relationship was “amazing,” but there were struggles in the beginning.

“They get along, amazing,” Haliburton expressed. “I think at first there was a little like there always is for me, I’m my mom’s baby. And I’m not the greatest communicator.” (Timestamp: 48:42 onwards)

Haliburton went on to explain that, as the “golden child,” his poor communication led his mother to place the blame on Jones.

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“My mom wants to know everything that’s going on, and when I don’t tell her, then it was like it was Jade’s fault that I wasn’t telling her,” Haliburton expressed. “I was a spoiled child and, my brothers will say, I was the golden child. So I rarely got yelled at. And so my mom was like, Who do I put the blame on? It would be Jade.”

Although Jones initially struggled to win over Haliburton’s mom, the two are now reportedly close. Together since their college days in Iowa, Jones and Haliburton have become one of the NBA’s most recognizable couples.

She frequently attends Tyrese Haliburton’s games in Indiana and is also a familiar face at Fever games, often showing support for her friend Caitlin Clark.

Tyrese Haliburton and fiancée Jade Jones show love to the Indiana Fever after advancing in the WNBA playoffs

The WNBA playoffs are in full swing, and the Indiana Fever are in the thick of it all as they prepare to face the Las Vegas Aces in Game 3 of the WNBA semifinals on Friday. However, the team reached this stage after causing a massive upset in the first round by defeating the Atlanta Dream.

Tyrese Haliburton showed his support for the Fever alongside his fiancée, Jade Jones, after she shared a clip of him celebrating their Game 3 win over the Atlanta Dream last week. In the video, Haliburton stood in front of the TV, shouting out plays, while Jones captured the moment from behind.

The Fever defeated the Atlanta Dream 87-85 on Sep. 18 in a close encounter to reach the semifinals for the first time since 2015.

Luka Doncic ‘destroys’ the Mavs on his return. Gets standing ovation and shows love to Mark Cuban

Luka Doncic hits 45 points in his first game in Dallas since being traded to the Los Angeles.

It’s rare for a home crowd to cheer the visiting team, but Luka Doncic’s return to Dallas was no ordinary night.

Just days before February’s trade deadline, the Mavericks shocked the NBA by sending their 26-year-old superstar to the Lakers—a move that outraged fans and sparked backlash toward GM Nico Harrison.

On Wednesday, Doncic played his first game back in Dallas since the trade. The arena was filled with fans in both his old Mavs and new Lakers jerseys, many chanting “Fire Nico” in protest.

Despite the emotion in the air, Doncic delivered a dominant performance, scoring a game-high 45 points to lead the Lakers to a 112-97 win. It was a powerful return for one of the league’s brightest stars—and a night Dallas won’t soon forget

The Mavericks pay tribute to Luka Dončić

While the Mavericks’ decision to trade Luka Doncic remains heavily criticized, they handled his return to Dallas with undeniable grace. The organization made sure his first game back as a Laker was met with respect and appreciation.

Every seat in the arena was draped with a T-shirt reading “Hvala za vse,” which translates from Slovenian to “thank you for everything.” It was a thoughtful nod to Doncic’s heritage and impact on the franchise.

Before tip-off, during the starting lineup announcements, the Mavericks played a tribute video showcasing some of Doncic’s most iconic moments in a Dallas jersey. The emotional gesture clearly resonated—moving Doncic to tears in front of the crowd that once called him their own.

Luka Doncic ‘DESTROYS’ his old team

Luka delivered a dazzling performance against his former team, putting up 45 points on 16-of-28 shooting, including 7-of-10 from beyond the arc. He also added 8 rebounds, 6 assists, and 4 steals in a game that showed exactly why he’s one of the best in the league.

From the opening tip, Doncic was locked in. By halftime, Doncic had racked up 31 points on 11-of-16 shooting in just 19 minutes—marking the 10th time in his career he’s scored 30 or more in a single half.

Though his scoring slowed in the second half, he continued to lead effectively, securing both a Lakers win and an unforgettable showing for the fans in Dallas.