Joseph Tsai and Clara Wu Tsai to divorce, ownership stakes unaffected
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 10:20 PM
Last updated Aug 2, 2026
Joseph Tsai and Clara Wu Tsai, owners of the Brooklyn Nets and New York Liberty, announced their divorce in a statement released today. The couple confirmed that their separation is amicable and they will maintain their professional partnership in running the teams and Brooklyn Sports and Entertainment. Joseph Tsai will continue as chairman and governor of the Nets, while Clara Wu Tsai remains as vice chair and governor of the Liberty. Their long-term plan includes involving their three children in the business. The couple has been married since 1996 and has three children.
- •Joseph Tsai and Clara Wu Tsai are divorcing but will remain business partners.
- •Their roles in Brooklyn Sports and Entertainment will remain unchanged.
- •They plan to involve their children in the teams' operations.
- 10:20 PMYahoo Sports — Brooklyn Nets and Liberty Owners Clara Wu Tsai and Joe Tsai Divorcing After Nearly 30 Years
- 11:40 AMYahoo Sports — Nets, Liberty owners Joe, Clara Wu Tsai divorce won't impact teams
- 9:23 PMYahoo Sports — Nets, Liberty owners Joseph Tsai and Clara Wu Tsai to divorce, will not affect ownership stakes
"In a statement shared with multiple outlets, the Tsais said that they would remain 'professional' partners and would continue to hold their roles in the teams and their parent company, Brooklyn Sports and Entertainment.
"Brooklyn Nets and New York Liberty owners Clara Wu Tsai and Joe Tsai are ending their marriage after nearly three decades together. The couple said ... Read More
"Joe and Clara Wu Tsai, owners of the Brooklyn Nets and New York Liberty, are divorcing, but the teams will not be affected, per Sportico.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 2, 2026, 10:20 PMBrooklyn Nets and Liberty Owners Clara Wu Tsai and Joe Tsai Divorcing After Nearly 30 Years
Brooklyn Nets and New York Liberty owners Clara Wu Tsai and Joe Tsai are ending their marriage after nearly three decades together. The couple said ... Read More
- Yahoo SportsAug 1, 2026, 11:40 AMNets, Liberty owners Joe, Clara Wu Tsai divorce won't impact teams
Joe and Clara Wu Tsai, owners of the Brooklyn Nets and New York Liberty, are divorcing, but the teams will not be affected, per Sportico.
- Yahoo SportsJul 31, 2026, 9:23 PMNets, Liberty owners Joseph Tsai and Clara Wu Tsai to divorce, will not affect ownership stakes
In a statement shared with multiple outlets, the Tsais said that they would remain 'professional' partners and would continue to hold their roles in the teams and their parent company, Brooklyn Sports and Entertainment.
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