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Cheyenne Parker-Tyus Gives Birth to Second Child And Still Plans to Play This Season

The Las Vegas Aces star is already planning her return for the playoffs, proving once again that motherhood and dominance on the court can go hand in hand.
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Indiana Fever forward Aliyah Boston (7) goes in for a lay-up against Atlanta Dream forward Cheyenne Parker-Tyus (32) and Atlanta Dream guard Haley Jones (13) on Thursday, June 13, 2024, during the game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The Indiana Fever defeated the Atlanta Dream, 91-84.
Indiana Fever forward Aliyah Boston (7) goes in for a lay-up against Atlanta Dream forward Cheyenne Parker-Tyus (32) and Atlanta Dream guard Haley Jones (13) on Thursday, June 13, 2024, during the game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The Indiana Fever defeated the Atlanta Dream, 91-84. | Grace Hollars/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK

Las Vegas Aces forward Cheyenne Parker-Tyus just welcomed her second child but don’t count her out of the 2025 WNBA season.

The 11-year vet and 2023 All-Star gave birth to her son, Yoshua, on July 1 and announced the news on Instagram July 15. Despite missing the regular season, Parker-Tyus says she’s eyeing a return in time for the playoffs, which begin September 14.

Parker-Tyus, 32, is no stranger to balancing motherhood and basketball. She had her first child, daughter Naomi, while playing for the Atlanta Dream. Now with the Aces, she’s staying locked in: “There’s no pressure from the team, but I hold myself accountable,” she said. “I want to win for Becky [Hammon] and play alongside A’ja [Wilson].”

She’s also using her platform to advocate for mothers in the league calling for better per diems, more family-friendly housing options, and proper nursing spaces at arenas. “I’ve had to nurse in conference rooms on the road,” she shared. “Little things like this go a long way.”

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Atlanta Dream forward Cheyenne Parker-Tyus (32) passes the ball against Indiana Fever forward Katie Lou Samuelson (33) on Thursday, June 13, 2024, during the game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The Indiana Fever defeated the Atlanta Dream, 91-84. | Grace Hollars/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK

Motherhood might be her superpower. “You get better after the second one,” a teammate told her. Parker-Tyus agrees and plans to prove it come playoff time.

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JACOBO GARRIDO

Jacobo Garrido is a graduate of California State University, Long Beach, where he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism with a focus on multimedia and broadcast reporting. During his time at CSULB, he worked as a field reporter for Dig en Español magazine, covering topics impacting the Latino community in Long Beach and surrounding areas. He also reported and produced campus news content, gaining hands-on experience in writing, editing, and on-camera storytelling. After graduating, Jacobo served as the national news correspondent for L28 News for over three years, where he wrote, shot, and edited weekly news segments covering major stories across the country. His experience spans live sports coverage, community profiles, and digital-first storytelling, with a passion for sharing stories that reflect and connect with diverse audiences.

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