New York Liberty Star Sabrina Ionescu Announces Pregnancy, Will Miss 2025 Season as Joy and Shock Sweep Through the WNBA…Read More….
In a heartwarming and emotional announcement that has captured the attention of fans across the basketball world, New York Liberty superstar Sabrina Ionescu revealed she is expecting her first child with her husband, NFL offensive lineman Hroniss Grasu. The news, shared early Thursday morning across her social media platforms, was accompanied by a tender photo of the couple holding a tiny pair of baby shoes—symbolizing a life-changing new chapter that the WNBA community has greeted with both joy and disbelief.
Ionescu, one of the league’s brightest young talents and the centerpiece of the Liberty’s championship aspirations, confirmed that she will miss the entire 2025 WNBA season as she embraces her journey into motherhood. While the announcement marks an exciting milestone for the 27-year-old guard, it also marks a stunning development for New York, a team widely viewed as a title favorite heading into the new year.
“Family has always been at the core of everything I do,” Ionescu wrote in her announcement. “Hroniss and I are so blessed to begin this new chapter, and though it means stepping away from the game temporarily, I couldn’t be more excited for what’s ahead.”
Her message was instantly met with an outpouring of love from fans, teammates, former coaches, and athletes across multiple sports. Liberty head coach Sandy Brondello praised Ionescu’s courage, calling her “a leader on and off the court” and affirming that the organization is fully behind her. “Basketball will always be here,” Brondello stated. “But moments like these are bigger than the game. We support Sabrina wholeheartedly and cannot wait to welcome the newest member of the Liberty family.”
Since being drafted No. 1 overall in 2020, Ionescu has rapidly become one of the faces of the WNBA. Known for her unmatched competitiveness, triple-double brilliance, and leadership, she guided the Liberty to back-to-back Finals appearances and helped elevate the franchise to heights it had not reached in decades. Her absence in 2025 will undeniably reshape the league’s landscape, leaving the Liberty to make major adjustments as they rework their rotation and offensive system.
But for many fans, the story is less about the loss on the court and more about the celebration of life off it.
WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert also issued a statement, applauding Ionescu’s impact on women’s sports and her example as an athlete choosing motherhood while continuing her professional career. “Sabrina has shown that women can pursue their dreams both on the court and at home,” Engelbert said. “We are thrilled for her and Hroniss and look forward to her return when she is ready.”
For now, Ionescu’s focus shifts away from buzzer-beaters, sellout crowds, and playoff pressure, and toward preparing for the most meaningful role of her life. While Liberty fans will undoubtedly feel her absence next season, they—and the entire WNBA—are standing firmly behind her as she begins this beautiful new chapter.
And when she eventually returns, one thing is certain: Sabrina Ionescu will bring the same passion, determination, and heart that have defined her remarkable rise—now with a new source of inspiration cheering her on.
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