Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Dončić has confirmed the end of his engagement to longtime partner Anamaria Goltes, bringing a close to a relationship spanning nearly a decade. The split comes as Goltes has filed a petition in California related to the custody of their two daughters, Gabriela and Olivia, and is seeking child support and attorney fees, according to multiple reports.
Dončić, 27, publicly addressed the separation on Tuesday, March 10, stating, “I love my daughters more than anything,” in a statement to ESPN. “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.” The news marks a significant turn for the couple, who began dating in 2016 and announced their engagement in July 2023.
Custody Battle and Legal Filings
The breakup has quickly escalated into a legal dispute. Goltes’ petition, filed in California, requests both child support and coverage for legal expenses, as first reported by TMZ. Sources close to the situation, as reported by ESPN, indicate that Dončić was surprised by the filing, particularly given that one daughter spent only three months in California and the other has never resided in the state.
Despite the legal proceedings, those familiar with the situation emphasize that Dončić has consistently provided financial support for his children. According to ESPN, he has paid for their expenses “without limitation.” The couple’s first daughter, Gabriela, was born in November 2023 whereas Dončić was playing for the Dallas Mavericks. Their second daughter, Olivia, arrived in December 2025 in Slovenia.
Relationship Timeline and Social Media Activity
Dončić and Goltes’ relationship began in their native Slovenia in 2016. The NBA star proposed to Goltes in July 2023. Adding fuel to speculation about the split, Goltes recently removed all photos of Dončić from her Instagram account, a move widely noted by fans and media outlets.
Luka Dončić and Anamaria Goltes. (Tayfun Coskun/Anadolu via Getty Images; Instagram)
On-Court Performance and Contract Details
The news of the separation comes as Dončić continues to excel on the basketball court. Currently averaging a league-leading 32.5 points, 8.4 assists, and 7.8 rebounds per game, Dončić is a key player for the Los Angeles Lakers. He signed a three-year, $165 million contract extension with the Lakers in August, solidifying his future with the team.
What’s Next
The immediate future involves navigating the legal proceedings surrounding the custody of their daughters. The outcome of Goltes’ petition and the subsequent custody arrangements will be closely watched. Dončić will continue to focus on his basketball career with the Lakers, while both he and Goltes address the challenges of co-parenting amidst a public separation. The situation remains fluid, and further developments are expected as the legal process unfolds.
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