NBA superstar Luka Dončić has confirmed that he has ended his engagement to longtime partner Anamaria Goltes, citing ongoing challenges related to family arrangements involving their children.
In a statement reported by ESPN on Tuesday, the Los Angeles Lakers guard said the decision followed difficulties ensuring that his daughters could stay with him in the United States during the NBA season. “I love my daughters more than anything and I’ve been doing everything I can for them to be with me in the U.S. during the season,” Dončić said. “That hasn’t been possible, so I recently made the tough decision to end my engagement.”
The development marks a significant personal change for the Slovenian basketball star, whose relationship with Goltes had been widely followed by fans for nearly a decade. While the couple shares two young daughters, the situation has now reportedly moved into legal discussions concerning child support and custody arrangements.
Custody and child-support dispute emerges
Reports from multiple U.S. media outlets indicate that the breakup comes amid a developing legal dispute regarding the couple’s children. According to filings first reported by entertainment and sports news sources, Goltes has submitted a petition in California seeking child support and legal fees.
Sources close to the situation say Dončić was reportedly unaware of the filing until it became public. The case centers on arrangements for the pair’s two daughters, who have spent most of their time in Slovenia while Dončić plays in the United States.
The distance between the NBA season schedule and the family’s location has reportedly complicated efforts to maintain a consistent parenting arrangement. Dončić said his priority remains ensuring his daughters’ well-being and being able to spend meaningful time with them during his professional commitments.
A long relationship during a rising NBA career
Dončić and Goltes have been together for many years, having first met as teenagers in Slovenia before the basketball star rose to international prominence. Their relationship continued through his early professional years in Europe and into his successful career in the NBA.
The couple announced their engagement in 2023, a milestone celebrated by fans who had followed their relationship throughout Dončić’s rapid rise as one of basketball’s brightest talents. The pair welcomed two daughters during their relationship.
The breakup comes during a pivotal period in Dončić’s professional life. Now a central figure for the Los Angeles Lakers, he remains one of the league’s most productive players and continues to lead the team offensively while maintaining All-Star level performances. Despite the personal developments, Dončić has indicated that his focus remains on both his family responsibilities and his role on the court.
