Lakers star Luka Doncic suspended 1 game after 16th technical foul

Doncic will miss Monday's game against the Washington Wizards due to the suspension.

Mar. 29, 2026 at 7:59pm

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The NBA has suspended Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic for one game without pay after he received his 16th technical foul of the season. Doncic will miss Monday's game against the Washington Wizards as a result of the suspension, which will cost him around $264,000 in salary.

Why it matters

Technical fouls can quickly add up for NBA players, leading to automatic suspensions. This suspension comes at a crucial time for the Lakers, who are in third place in the Western Conference with eight games left in the regular season and are trying to secure a high playoff seed.

The details

Doncic was assessed a technical foul along with Brooklyn Nets forward Ziaire Williams after the two jostled with 5:12 remaining in the third quarter of the Lakers' 116-99 win on Friday. An offensive foul had been called on Doncic seconds earlier, and a video review showed him pushing Williams, with Williams retaliating by swiping at Doncic's face. This was Doncic's 16th technical foul of the season, triggering the automatic one-game suspension.

  • Doncic received his 16th technical foul on March 29, 2026.
  • Doncic will miss the Lakers' game against the Washington Wizards on March 31, 2026.

The players

Luka Doncic

A 27-year-old six-time NBA All-Star and five-time All-NBA first team selection who is the league's leading scorer this season, averaging 33.7 points per game for the Lakers.

Ziaire Williams

A forward for the Brooklyn Nets who was involved in the incident with Doncic that led to the technical foul.

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What’s next

The Lakers will have to find a way to win without their star player Doncic when they take on the Wizards on Monday.

The takeaway

Technical fouls can quickly accumulate for NBA players, leading to costly suspensions that can impact a team's playoff positioning. This suspension highlights the importance of maintaining composure on the court and avoiding unnecessary confrontations.