Minnesota Timberwolves star Rudy Gobert has ended his relationship with longtime partner Julia Bonilla — who is currently pregnant with their second child — in a surprising move that has left fans and insiders shocked.
Breakup Bombshell During NBA Playoffs
Sources close to other Timberwolves WAGs (wives and girlfriends) tell TMZ Sports that the 32-year-old NBA star abruptly ended things with Bonilla at the start of the 2024 NBA playoffs. The breakup reportedly came shortly after Bonilla revealed she was expecting another baby.
To make matters even more emotional, Gobert allegedly told Bonilla to move out of his home and take their one-year-old son, Romeo, with her. This news has stunned many — especially considering the couple appeared united just days earlier at the Wolves’ final regular-season game on April 13, where Gobert embraced Bonilla and Romeo courtside.
Julia Bonilla Speaks Out: ‘I Left Everything for Him’
Julia Bonilla broke her silence in a heartfelt social media post, calling this chapter “one of the most painful times in my life.”
“I considered Rudy the love of my life,” she wrote. “I left everything for him. I gave him a child and poured my heart into our relationship.”
Bonilla also fiercely denied rumors of infidelity, writing:
“Despite how I have been treated, I choose to protect his name for the sake of my children. I have NEVER EVER been unfaithful to the father of my children.”
Gobert Responds: Claims ‘Inaccurate Information’ Circulating
Rudy Gobert has since released a brief statement of his own, claiming there is “inaccurate information” being circulated about the situation — although he did not clarify what exactly he believes to be false.
Gobert did confirm that he and Julia are no longer together, but added that he still plans to “keep supporting the well-being of all the people that I care about.”
Legal Pressure Over Custody
Sources close to the situation report that Bonilla was hoping to move back to her home country of France with Romeo after the breakup. However, Gobert has lawyered up and is reportedly applying legal pressure to keep Bonilla and their son in Minnesota — at least until the NBA playoffs are over and child custody matters can be formally addressed.
From Public Support to Private Turmoil
Bonilla has long been one of Gobert’s most vocal supporters. When fellow NBA players voted him the most overrated player in the league, she passionately defended him. In March 2024, Gobert spoke glowingly about fatherhood, calling the arrival of their son a “blessing.”
Yet, in a matter of weeks, the narrative has changed dramatically, and their once-celebrated relationship is now the center of legal and emotional turmoil.
Gobert’s Playoff Performance Continues Amid Personal Drama
Despite the off-court controversy, Gobert has continued to dominate on the court. He played a pivotal role in helping the Timberwolves win playoff series against the Los Angeles Lakers and the Golden State Warriors. The Wolves are still in their playoff run — even as Gobert juggles an increasingly complicated personal life.
No Further Comments From Gobert’s Camp
TMZ reached out to Gobert’s representatives for further comment. His agent, Bouna Ndiaye, made it clear that his agency has “zero interest in ever speaking with TMZ Sports about any of its clients.”
