We told you that Nia Long was spotted showing off her baby bump last week…Before the media could start spreading rumors on who her baby daddy is, the 40 year-old actress told People.com that the child’s father is NBA player Ime Udoka.

“This is the most exciting time in our lives,” Long and Udoka tell PEOPLE in a statement. “Words can’t explain how thrilled we are by the new addition to our family. We feel truly blessed and appreciate all the well wishes and prayers.”

Ime Udoka has previously played for the Los Angeles Lakers, Portland Trailblazers, Sacramento Kings and San Antonio Spurs.

Long is already mom to son Massai, 10, from a previous relationship, while this will be Udoka’s first child.

The couple was first spotted together in January of this year after the Golden Globes:

source: BET and HelloBeautiful