Why Did Luka Doncic And Anamaria Goltes Call Off Their Engagement? Here’s What We Know

Luka Doncic and his long-time fiancée, Anamaria Goltes, are no longer together. After weeks of speculation surrounding the Lakers star’s personal life, reports have confirmed that the pair have officially called off their engagement. The news comes as a shock to the NBA community, as fans had grown accustomed to seeing Anamaria cheer the loudest for Luka in every Lakers match. Now, people are wondering if the couple’s split after nearly a decade together and two children was a mutual decision, and what this means for Luka’s upcoming games. Here’s what we know so far about the breakup. 

Luka Doncic confirms split from Anamaria Goltes

Amid the ongoing speculation about relationship woes between Luka and Anamaria, the former came forward with his own statement regarding the situation. On Tuesday, March 10, 2026, the Los Angeles Lakers superstar shared a statement with ESPN, confirming that the engagement had been called off. Doncic said:

“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, but that hasn’t been possible, so I recently made the tough decision to end my engagement.”

In his public confirmation of the separation, Doncic explained that the decision was tied to ongoing challenges involving their daughters and living arrangements across continents. He also mentioned that despite everything, his children’s happiness remains his top priority. His statement reads:

“Everything I do is for my daughters’ happiness, and I will always fight to be with them and give them the best life I can.”

The NBA star shares two daughters with Anamaria Goltes: Gabriela, born in November 2023, and Olivia, who was born in December 2025 in Slovenia. According to reports, Anamaria moved back to Slovenia with the children in 2025, and Doncic has since been trying to find ways to spend some time with them in the United States during the NBA season.

Anamaria Goltes files for child support amid broken engagement

According to documents obtained by TMZ Sports, Anamaria has recently filed a petition for child support. She also seeks additional money for paying the attorney’s fees. The filing has catapulted the situation to limelight. Besides, the filing reportedly does not request custody orders but focuses on financial support arrangements for the children. According to legal experts, such filings are sometimes done to simply formalise agreements between parents. However, it’s also a clear sign that the relationship has run its course.

For the Lakers star, the petition came as a shock because he apparently had no idea Anamaria had filed it until it became publicly known. Despite the personal challenges, Doncic has continued to deliver elite performances on the court, leading the league in scoring while pushing the Lakers toward a playoff run.

What caused the split? The tension reportedly escalated during a hospital visit in Slovenia

Reports suggest the conflict intensified around the birth of the couple’s second child, Olivia, who was born on December 15, 2025. That time, Doncic skipped a match against the Toronto Raptors so that he could be in Slovenia for the birth of his second child. He also hoped to bring his older daughter, Gabriela, back to the United States afterward. However, a disagreement reportedly occurred during the hospital visit.

The former couple reportedly clashed, and the cops had to step in to dissolve the heated dispute. However, there was no evidence of a criminal offense. That was also believed to be the last time that the Lakers star had seen his daughters in person. He has now sought legal help through the Slovenian courts.

A glimpse into Luka Doncic and Anamaria Goltes’ relationship

Long before he became the reigning star of the NBA court, Luka Doncic had been building a steady romance with his lady love, Anamaria Goltes. Their relationship began in Croatia, where they met as children. Luka and Aramania started dating in 2016. Over the years, they managed long-distance challenges while Goltes often supported him at games. Doncic proposed during a trip to Slovenia on July 7, matching his jersey number “77.” The couple later welcomed two daughters, Gabriela and Olivia, and spent nearly a decade building a family together.