In a dramatic turn of events, former Los Angeles Lakers player Christian Wood has publicly accused his former girlfriend, Yasmine Lopez, of being connected to a frightening break-in at his rented home. Wood, currently an NBA free agent, claims the incident is directly tied to their intense custody dispute over their two-year-old son, Kobe.
The Break-In Incident and Police Investigation
The situation unfolded on November 5, 2025, around 12:30 p.m. at Wood's Airbnb-style rental property in Sherman Oaks, California. According to reports, a Domino's pizza delivery driver arrived at the address, but Wood did not answer as he had not placed any order. Merely minutes later, the scene turned dangerous when three masked individuals smashed a rear sliding glass door to force their way into the home.
Wood stated that he reacted by grabbing a firearm and firing three shots. The gunfire caused the intruders to flee the scene and escape in a waiting vehicle. Fortunately, no one was injured in the altercation, and the perpetrators did not steal any items from the residence. The Los Angeles Police Department later verified that a pizza order had indeed been placed for delivery to Wood's address. Investigators also confirmed that someone called the restaurant to inquire about the delivery status. However, the authorities have been unable to identify who placed the suspicious order or made the follow-up call.
Legal Claims and Allegations in Family Court
Christian Wood is convinced the break-in was a premeditated act intended to cause him harm, and he directly points the finger at Yasmine Lopez. He told the court that tensions between them had escalated significantly just one day before the invasion. Wood alleged that Lopez had refused him visitation with their son without providing any explanation and had picked up Kobe from school despite Wood's availability.
To support his claims, Wood presented several pieces of evidence to the judge:
- A social media post shared by Lopez approximately an hour before the break-in. The post featured a violent song by the late rapper King Von, included gun emojis, and highlighted lyrics about retaliation killings. Wood described the timing of this post as deeply concerning.
- Alleged text messages from Lopez, filed in court, where she reportedly wished for Wood's death, stated she would tell their son he was "gone," and expressed a hope that he would get shot.
Wood argued that these communications demonstrated a consistent pattern of threats and hostility from Lopez. The family court judge found the allegations serious enough to grant Wood temporary sole custody of their young son and issue a restraining order against Lopez.
Yasmine Lopez's Defence and Counter-Allegations
Yasmine Lopez has vehemently denied any involvement in the Sherman Oaks break-in. She maintains she learned about the incident only after it occurred. Through her Instagram stories, Lopez portrayed herself as the child's primary caregiver and suggested Wood's actions were a reaction to losing a separate child support case involving another former partner. Reports indicate that case was worth $25,000 per month.
Lopez also claimed that Wood has a history of conflicts with multiple mothers of his children and stated she has sought her own legal protection. She alleged that during a previous custody exchange, Wood once grabbed her leg forcefully. Lopez's defence paints a picture of a contentious relationship, but she insists she had no role in the violent break-in at Wood's rental home.
Background and Broader Context
The relationship between Christian Wood and Yasmine Lopez was relatively brief, dating from August to December 2022 while Wood was playing for the Dallas Mavericks. This is not the first time Wood has linked Lopez to a security issue. He referenced an alleged August 2023 break-in and car vandalism at his property, which he also connected to her. Furthermore, Wood mentioned receiving threats from a member of Lopez's family prior to the November incident.
On the professional front, Christian Wood's NBA career is at a crossroads. After undergoing knee surgery, he was released by the Los Angeles Lakers in February 2025 and remains a free agent. As he navigates the uncertainty of his basketball future, he is now entrenched in a high-stakes legal and personal battle off the court, with the well-being of his son at the centre of the conflict.
