Lakers' Luka Doncic Suspended for One Game

Doncic will miss Monday's game against the Wizards after picking up his 16th technical foul of the season.

Mar. 30, 2026 at 5:03am

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The NBA has suspended Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic for one game after he collected his 16th technical foul of the season in the team's recent win over the Washington Wizards. Doncic will miss Monday night's game between the Lakers and Wizards as a result of the suspension.

Why it matters

Technical fouls can lead to suspensions for NBA players, and Doncic's 16 on the season is a high number. His absence will be a significant loss for the Lakers as they try to secure a playoff spot in the Western Conference.

The details

Doncic received the technical foul in the Lakers' 116-99 victory over the Wizards on Saturday. NBA rules state that a player is suspended for one game after receiving their 16th technical foul of the season.

  • Doncic received the technical foul on March 28, 2026.
  • The NBA announced the one-game suspension on March 29, 2026.
  • Doncic will miss the Lakers' game against the Wizards on March 30, 2026.

The players

Luka Doncic

An All-NBA and All-Star guard for the Los Angeles Lakers who was suspended for one game after picking up his 16th technical foul of the season.

JJ Redick

A former NBA player who commented on Doncic's suspension.

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What they’re saying

“I mean, he's disappointed”

— JJ Redick, Former NBA Player

What’s next

The Lakers will have to adjust their lineup and rotations without Doncic for Monday's game against the Wizards.

The takeaway

Technical fouls can have serious consequences for NBA players, as Doncic's one-game suspension shows. Teams must be disciplined to avoid such penalties as they push for the playoffs.