{
  "id": 16793063,
  "title": "NBA Champion Paul Pierce Claims He’s ‘Drowning Financially’ in Filings Against Ex-Girlfriend",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/27/nba-champion-paul-pierce-claims-hes-drowning-financially-in-filings",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-27T20:34:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/nba-champion-paul-pierce-claims-203400599.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former NBA champion Paul Pierce has claimed in court documents that he is \"drowning financially\" due to his legal battle with his ex-girlfriend, Princess Santiago. Pierce was recently ordered to pay $100,000 in attorney's fees, in addition to child support, to Santiago. His attorney stated that Pierce is \"tapped out\" financially and unable to keep up with his obligations, as he has lost his job at Fox Sports and is no longer receiving income. Pierce, who has one child with Santiago, shared custody of their son King Rafael born in February 2026. Prior to losing his Fox Sports contract, Pierce was earning $119,000 monthly, but now faces substantial financial obligations, including $28,000 in child support and $20,000 in spousal support per month. Santiago filed for sole legal and physical custody of King, as well as $29,811 per month in child support and health insurance coverage for the child.",
  "summary": "Pierce confirmed he is the father of Princess Santiago’s baby in March",
  "key_points": [
    "Paul Pierce claims financial drowning in legal battle with ex-girlfriend.",
    "Ordered to pay $100,000 in attorney fees and child support.",
    "No longer earning income after losing Fox Sports contract."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}