Indiana Pacers Star Tyrese Haliburton’s Fiancée Jade Jones Says Her Parents, Michael and Lori Are Her Forever Support System

Tyrese Haliburton and Jade Jones have yet to announce their wedding plans.

August 2, 2026

This article was last updated by Alisha Shrestha on July 29, 2026

Tyrese Haliburton, an American professional basketball player for the Indiana Pacers of the NBA, and his longtime partner Jade Jones have been making headlines with their engagement.

The Olympic gold medalist, Tyrese Haliburton, and his girlfriend recently got engaged on July 28, 2026, at their alma mater, Iowa State University. They announced their new journey by sharing a beautiful picture of their engagement on social media.

Tyrese Haliburton and his fiancée, Jade Jones, first met at Iowa State University, where he was on the basketball team and she was a cheerleader for the Cyclones.

Furthermore, the couple began dating in 2019 and recently celebrated their sixth anniversary in April 2026.

Jade Jones shared a beautiful picture of herself with her longtime partner, Tyrese, with a sweet caption that reads:

“6 whole years of loving you 🩷 Every single day you continue to amaze me!! You make this world shine so incredibly bright and I’m so lucky to spend life by your side. You are so special to me, our love is one in a million- My best friend forever & ever!! I love you 🫶🏼🥹.”

As Tyrese Haliburton and his partner Jade Jones continue to grab people’s attention with their engagement, many are curious to know more about Jade’s personal life and familial background, including details about her parents.

Jade Jones was born in Davenport, Iowa, to parents Michael David Jones and Lori McKinley. She has a sister named Jacey Jones.

Likewise, Jade Jones often credits her parents, Michael and Lori, for keeping her grounded and supporting her in her personal and professional life.

She also frequently shares pictures of her parents and expresses her love and appreciation for them.

In a Facebook post of 2018 Mother’s Day, Jade Jones shared several pictures of her mother, Lori McKinely, and wrote:

“Happy Mother’s Day to my biggest fan!!! Thank you for being my best friend and always supporting me through everything. I would be totally lost without you Lori Jones and I can’t even put into words how much I appreciate you!!! Thanks for being THE BEST!! I hope and pray to be even half the mom you have been to me. I love you so much mother!!”

Michael and Lori also never miss a chance to express their love and pride for their daughters, Jade and Jacey Jones. They often share pictures of their daughters on social media.

Jade Jones’ Parents, Michael David Jones and Lori McKinley, Are Thriving in Their Respective Career

Jade Jones’ parents, Michael ‘Mike’ Jones and Lori McKinley, are excelling in their respective careers.

Her father, , a native of Saddletree, North Carolina, is pursuing his music career.

While Mike Jones hasn’t shared many details about his professional life, his social media is filled with pictures of his musical journey. He works as a guitarist for a band.

Furthermore, Mike Jones graduated from Davenport West High School and currently lives in Davenport, Iowa.

In addition to his music career, Michael ‘Mike’ also often shares pictures of his two daughters, Jade and Jacey, and his mother.

Jade Jones’ mother, , a native of Galesburg, Illinois, has been serving as a breast sonographer at Genesis Medical Center-East Campus in Bettendorf, Iowa, since 1995. She has been serving in her position for over three decades.

Like her father, Jade Jones’ mother, Lori, also often shares pictures of her daughters on social media. The mother and daughter live an adventurous life, travelling to different places.

Jade Jones’ sister, , graduated from The University of Iowa Tippie College of Business with a BBA in Human Resources Management in 2026 and currently works as a human resources generalist at Greystar in Chicago, Illinois.

In Case You Didn’t Know

  • Jade Jones attended Davenport West High School, where she was on the cheerleading team.
  • She studied education at Iowa State and pursued a teaching career, working as a first-grade teacher at Walcott Elementary School.
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Suruchi is a business management student with a strong passion for writing, particularly when it comes to sports. She loves creating articles and blogs that explore various aspects of the sports world. With a curious mind and a love for both academics and creativity, she constantly seeks to expand her knowledge and share her insights through her writing.

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