Luka Doncic Reunites With Daughters During Lakers Injury Rehab

The NBA superstar saw his two daughters for the first time in months as he receives treatment in Europe.

Apr. 12, 2026 at 12:34am

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Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic was able to reunite with his two young daughters, Gabriela and Olivia, while receiving treatment in Europe for a hamstring injury. Doncic has been going through a messy breakup with the girls' mother, Anamaria Goltes, and hasn't seen them in months, but the injury layoff allowed him to visit them in Slovenia.

Why it matters

Doncic's personal life has been turbulent, with a high-profile split from his fiancée that has involved legal battles over child support and custody. Being able to see his daughters during this injury rehab process is an important moment for the NBA superstar.

The details

Doncic suffered a Grade 2 left hamstring strain on April 2 against the Oklahoma City Thunder, ending his regular season. He has been receiving specialized stem cell treatment in Spain, and was able to return to Slovenia in between sessions to visit Gabriela, 2, and Olivia, who was born in December. Doncic and Goltes have been engaged in a messy breakup, with Goltes requesting child support and attorney fees, even filing in California to take advantage of the state's generous payment laws. Doncic has filed a motion to dismiss the petition, arguing that neither Goltes nor the children are actually residents of California.

  • Doncic suffered the hamstring injury on April 2, 2026.
  • Olivia was born in December 2025.

The players

Luka Doncic

A 27-year-old NBA superstar who plays for the Los Angeles Lakers. He is currently recovering from a hamstring injury.

Anamaria Goltes

Doncic's former fiancée and the mother of his two daughters, Gabriela and Olivia.

Gabriela

Doncic's 2-year-old daughter.

Olivia

Doncic's daughter who was born in December 2025.

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What they’re saying

“I love my daughters more than anything and 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.”

— Luka Doncic, NBA Superstar

What’s next

Doncic is expected to return to Madrid soon for the second phase of treatment on his hamstring injury.

The takeaway

Doncic's personal life has been tumultuous, but being able to reunite with his young daughters during his injury rehab process is an important moment for the NBA star as he navigates a messy breakup and custody issues.