Sabrina Ionescu Becomes Latest Victim of Burglary With $60K Handbags Stolen

New York Liberty superstar Sabrina Ionescu earns a lot more from endorsements than from playing in the WNBA.

Sabrina Ionescu Becomes Latest Victim of Burglary With $60K Handbags Stolen

Burglars hit Sabrina Ionescu's house (Image via FirstSportz)

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Sabrina Ionescu has gone from becoming a star in college to one of the biggest names in women’s sports as the New York Liberty guard continues to scale the heights of fame.

That amount of fame usually translates to massive endorsement deals, brand affiliations, and collaborations, which enable athletes to go beyond what they earn from their primary job.

She earned just $222,060 last season from the WNBA. However, her deals with Nike and others helped her earn millions. Even if there was no concrete figure, those who knew had a fair idea that she was a walking millionaire.

Proof is available in the form of her stellar tunnel fits or how she appears at events. Maybe that is why burglars thought it would be beneficial to target the 28-year-old’s house.

ESPN revealed that the 2024 champion’s house in Los Angeles was broken into on Monday night. Law enforcement arrived at the residence at 8 pm and noticed that the burglars set off the security alarm after shattering the back door glass.

No arrests have been made, and the investigation is ongoing as police try to find the perpetrators who stole $60,000 worth of handbags from the California native’s residence.

This makes Sabrina Ionescu the latest in a string of high-profile athletes whose homes were targeted while the owners are away. Since most of the information regarding their movements is public, burglars seem to have it easy.

Sabrina Ionescu can make up for loss of $60K handbags in next CBA

Sabrina Ionescu and her husband will be concerned with the security breach more than what was stolen. She may be earning just $200K odd a year from playing basketball, but she can easily replace those $60K worth of handbags next season.

If and when the next CBA goes through, a superstar in the tier Ionescu is in, will earn at least $1 million in annual salary. The players’ union is negotiating for more, but even if the WNBA pushes back, the Paris Olympics gold medalist can expect a 4-fold increase.

She decided against playing in Unrivaled this season after bagging a major 6-figure salary last year. It seems her endorsement deals are more than enough for her not worry about the value of those handbags.

If anything, she might be upset after losing a collection, which usually takes time and effort to gather. If she wants to be careful, maybe next time she will invest in a safe for those bags, as her 2025 earnings certainly allow her to do so.

Sabrina Ionescu earned $10.5 million this year

As the likes of Caitlin Clark keep pushing the threshold of women’s basketball players with her reported $16 million earnings in 2025, the likes of Sabrina Ionescu are not far behind.

Caitlin Clark, Sabrina Ionescu, Paige Bueckers and Angel Reese earned millions
Caitlin Clark, Sabrina Ionescu, Paige Bueckers and Angel Reese earned millions (Image via Chris/X)

Forbes put together a list of the highest-paid women athletes, and duly had Caitlin Clark leading the basketball contingent. Right behind her was the New York Liberty superstar, with reported total earnings of $10.5 million.

If one takes out her WNBA salary, it means she earned $10.3 million from endorsements and other deals. Chicago Sky star Angel Reese earned $9.4 million, and rookie Paige Bueckers ended up with $9.1 million in her bank.

This is proof that even if the league is not willing to share revenue similar to the men’s game, brands value the reach and fan following these women enjoy. As the WNBA continues to grow, expect Ionescu’s annual earnings to keep growing proportionately.

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