Dennis Schroder has been suspended by the NBA for three games for “confronting and attempting to strike another player.” According to an NBA statement, it occurred 40 minutes after the loss to the Lakers on Dec. 28. Schroder sought out the player in the hallway of Crypto.com arena.
So, who might that player have been?
Luka Doncic.
Lakers star Luka Dončić was the player Kings guard Dennis Schröder sought out in the hallway for a confrontation following a Dec. 28 contest, league sources tell @NBAonPrime, @NBATV. Schröder will begin serving 3-game suspension tomorrow.
— Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) January 11, 2026
Here are some additional details. Doncic brought up Schroder turning down an $84- million contract extension with the Lakers in 2021.
Luka let Dennis Schroder know he fumbled the bag during his trash-talk on Sunday ????????
“Shoulda signed that contract baby”
Via: _MichaelMorales10 on IG pic.twitter.com/aNMgAielJ7
— LakersMuse (@LALMuse) December 31, 2025
And more on the actual altercation.
The altercation after the Lakers-Kings game between Dennis Schroder and Luka Doncic ????
– Schroder told Luka that he can’t call him a “b**ch” on the court and pretend everything is fine off the court
– Schroder attempted to strike Luka, according to the NBA
– Deandre Ayton tried… pic.twitter.com/BUCBAhrHBj
— Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) January 11, 2026
What a weird season this is. Schroder plays with an edge that has helped him throughout his career, but a suspension doesn’t do him any favors. This clearly felt personal, and it wouldn’t be surprising if some of it stems from the EuroBasket over the offseason. Kings players clashing with Lakers players isn’t exactly new territory, just ask Doug Christie. In the grand scheme of things though, the suspension probably doesn’t change much, as this injury-riddled, roster-mess, tankathon of a season continues to plow forward.