Luka Dončić confirms split from Anamaria Goltes amid custody battle in March 2026

Luka Dončić confirmed his split from model Anamaria Goltes in a statement to ESPN on 10 March 2026, ending a near-decade-long relationship that included an engagement but no marriage.

What happened between Luka Dončić and Anamaria Goltes?

The NBA superstar and the Slovenian model were engaged but never married. Their relationship lasted nearly ten years before ending in March 2026 amid a bitter custody dispute over their two young daughters.

Dončić cited the long distance between Los Angeles and Slovenia as a major factor in the split. Goltes had returned to Slovenia with their elder daughter, Gabriela, in May 2025 while Dončić remained in California for the NBA season.

Why did the relationship end?

Tensions escalated in December 2025 when Dončić traveled to Slovenia for the birth of their second daughter, Olivia. He reportedly wanted to return to the U.S. with Gabriela afterward, but Goltes refused.

Goltes filed a child support petition in California while Dončić pursued custody through Slovenian courts. The couple’s engagement had begun on 7 July 2023 near Lake Bled in Slovenia.

Who is Anamaria Goltes?

Anamaria Goltes, born on 1 May 1998 in Zagorje ob Savi, Slovenia, met Dončić at age 12 during a family holiday in Croatia. They remained friends before starting a romantic relationship in 2016.

Goltes trained in dance for a decade before shifting to modelling and fitness coaching. She became a brand ambassador for Lisca Lingerie in 2017 and later signed with Immortal Model Management.

What’s next for Luka Dončić?

Dončić stated in his ESPN interview that his daughters remain his top priority. He emphasized his commitment to being with them and giving them the best life possible despite the split.

Rumors linking Dončić to actress Madelyn Cline were debunked, as the two have reportedly never met. The NBA star continues to focus on his career and family following the breakup.