Former NBA star Paul Pierce says he is struggling to pay his bills

In court documents revealed on October 27, 2026, Paul Pierce says he is “broke” after his Fox Sports contract was terminated and payments stopped in August. He reports monthly expenses of about $48,000 and says he is struggling to cover additional legal costs. His ex-wife, Princess Santiago, is seeking $40,000 in attorney fees and $10,000 for a forensic accountant to review his finances; Pierce has asked the judge to reject both requests. He has already been ordered to pay $8,508 a month in temporary child support for their son, King, and $100,000 in attorney fees, despite earning nearly $200 million during his NBA career.