Rudy Gobert Speaks Out amid Reports He Broke Up with His Pregnant Girlfriend at the Start of the Timberwolves’ Playoff Games

Rudy Gobert is speaking out about his relationship with Julia Bonilla.

The Minnesota Timberwolves player, 32, confirmed in a statement on his Instagram Stories that he and Bonilla, who is currently pregnant with their second baby, have split.

Stating that there is “a lot of inaccurate information out there,” Gobert continued, “Julie and I are currently in the painful process of redefining our coparenting relationship.” 

“Being a father is one of the most profound and meaningful [experiences] I will get to live. It is one of my most important life purposes and will be so forever. I’m fully committed to keep supporting the well-being of all the people that I care about,” he added.

Gobert then concluded his statement, writing, “I’m asking everyone to please refrain from speculating and to respect our privacy in these difficult times.”

The athlete’s social media statement was shared after TMZ reported that he told Bonilla to move out of his home with their 1-year-old son Romeo around the start of the NBA playoffs, which kicked off on April 19.

Bonilla also issued a statement on her Instagram account, which has since been made private. In screenshots that were shared on X, Bonilla seemingly addressed the split, explaining that she was “going through one of the most painful times in my life” and was “feeling isolated, far from my family and friends.”

“I considered Rudy the love of my life,” she continued. “I left everything for him. I gave him a child and poured my heart into our relationship.”

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“When everyone criticized him and insulted him, I stood by him, always putting him first and choosing him, always. Despite how I have been treated, I choose to protect his name for the sake of my children,” she continued, possibly alluding to her second pregnancy,” Bonilla added, per the screengrabs.

“I have NEVER EVER been unfaithful to the father of my children,” she concluded. “I am a mom and I must prioritize my health and well-being.”

Representatives for both Gobert and Bonilla did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment on Saturday, May 17.

Bonilla and son Romeo were last spotted cheering on the NBA player at Minnesota’s final regular season game against the Utah Jazz on April 13, according to TMZ. Since then, Bonilla has reportedly been absent from the stands. 

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Gobert and Bonilla initially revealed their relationship in February 2024, when they announced they were expecting a baby together. They then welcomed Romeo on May 6.

The pair mainly kept their relationship out of the public eye, though Bonilla wasn’t afraid to stand up for her partner in the past.

In April 2024, she came to Gobert’s defense after he was anonymously voted “most overrated” by NBA players.

“My partner is the most dedicated, focused, hard-working person I have ever met,” she wrote in an Instagram post at the time, per TMZ. “He hasn’t stolen anything from anyone and deserves all the respect for his determination and commitment to his career.”