Clara Wu Tsai and Joe Tsai, prominent owners of the NBA's Brooklyn Nets and WNBA's New York Liberty, are divorcing after 30 years of marriage. A spokesperson for the couple stated that the decision was mutual and made with great respect, emphasizing that their relationship has evolved into a strong professional partnership.
Despite the divorce, the leadership structure for both teams will remain unchanged. Joe Tsai will continue as Chairman and Governor of the Brooklyn Nets, while Clara Wu Tsai will retain her roles as Vice Chair of Brooklyn Sports and Entertainment and Governor of the New York Liberty. The couple plans to involve their children in the teams' future.
The Tsais purchased the New York Liberty in 2019 and acquired a stake in the Nets' parent company the previous year, finalizing the acquisition of the Brooklyn Nets in 2019 for $3.3 billion. Their combined net worth is estimated to be between $9.5 billion and $12.5 billion.
Joe Tsai, 62, is a co-founder of the Chinese tech giant Alibaba Group and a philanthropist. Clara Wu Tsai, 60, has become increasingly visible in recent years, speaking at the 2026 Forbes Iconoclast Summit and attending the 2025 Met Gala with Liberty players. She also delivered remarks at the New York Liberty's victory parade following their 2024 WNBA championship win.
The couple has three children: Alex, Dash, and Jacob. Jacob Tsai plays basketball for Yale University. Clara Wu Tsai is the daughter of Dr. De-Min Wu, a professor of economics at the University of Kansas. Both Alex and Dash attended Stanford University, where they played lacrosse.
Joe Tsai also owns the San Diego Seals of the National Lacrosse League. 
