Luka Doncic is dealing with a lot right now, and some of it has nothing to do with basketball. The Los Angeles Lakers star is still performing at an elite level on the floor, averaging 32.5 points, 8.5 assists, and 7.9 rebounds through 53 games this season.
But away from the game, he recently shared some tough personal news. The NBA star revealed, per ESPN, he’s going through a difficult custody dispute involving his two young daughters. He also confirmed that his engagement to longtime partner Anamaria Goltes has ended.
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The two had been together since they were 12 years old. They got engaged in July 2023 at Slovenia’s Lake Bled and share two daughters, Gabriela, who was born in late 2023, and Olivia, who arrived this past December.
Truth behind Luka Doncic, Madelyn Cline rumors emerges
When word got out, the internet immediately started connecting dots that were not there. Speculation began swirling that Doncic might be dating Outer Banks actress Madelyn Cline.
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Rumors linking Luka Doncic and Madelyn Cline picked up steam online, but the speculation does not hold up. According to TMZ, there is no relationship between the two. Sources familiar with the situation say they are not dating and have never even met.
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Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic dribbles against the Indiana Pacers in the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
The whole thing started because fans noticed the two following each other on Instagram. That alone was enough to spark theories about a potential romance. There have not been any public sightings of them together, and neither has addressed the rumors.
Even so, fans continue pushing the idea of them as a new celebrity couple. For now, the connection begins and ends with a social media follow.
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