When Luka Doncic was abruptly traded to the Los Angeles Lakers in early 2025, the entire basketball world shifted on its axis. But while sports analysts obsessed over his on-court chemistry with his new teammates, another massive transition was happening behind the scenes. Anamaria Goltes, Doncic’s childhood sweetheart and longtime partner, suddenly found herself waving goodbye to Dallas and packing up her family for the glaring spotlight of California.
Fast forward to 2026, and Anamaria is managing her most demanding chapter yet. Fans regularly refer to her as Luka’s wife, though the two are actually still engaged after a highly publicized 2023 proposal. Between raising two toddlers, dealing with an international lifestyle, and brushing off recent internet gossip, her life is a lesson in managing NBA superstardom with quiet, steady grace.
From the Croatian Coast to the Crypto.com Arena
The core of their relationship is deeply rooted in a shared history that predates fame, wealth, and multimillion-dollar sneaker deals. You have to go back way before the NBA drafts to truly understand their bond. Anamaria and Luka originally crossed paths when they were just 12 years old, spending time at a seaside summer camp in Croatia.
They officially started dating as teenagers in 2016. What makes their dynamic work is the grounding force Anamaria provides. She has mentioned in several social media Q&A sessions that her inner circle remains completely unchanged. She still hangs out with the exact same group of friends from her pre-teen years in Slovenia, preferring fierce loyalty and genuine connections over networking at Hollywood industry parties.
Before the sports spotlight completely took over, Anamaria built her own career back in Europe. She studied at the University of Ljubljana’s School of Economics and Business and launched a successful modeling career. She scored ambassadorships with brands like Lisca Lingerie and eventually landed on the cover of Cosmopolitan Slovenia. However, as Luka’s NBA profile exploded and their family expanded, she naturally shifted her focus toward building their home foundation.
A Growing Family: Welcome, Baby Olivia
Late 2025 brought a massive update to the Doncic household. In early December, Luka temporarily stepped away from his Lakers duties—missing matchups against the Raptors and Celtics—to fly back to Slovenia. The reason was the absolute best one possible: Anamaria was giving birth to their second child.
The couple welcomed a baby girl named Olivia, joining her older sister Gabriela, who was born in December 2023. Anamaria broke the news to her hundreds of thousands of followers simply by posting a sweet photo of the sleeping newborn with a brief caption introducing her name.
Raising two babies is tough enough, but doing it while your partner carries a legendary NBA franchise adds a whole new layer of complexity. Anamaria splits her time carefully, often returning to their native Slovenia where she has a strong support system, while also setting up their new home base in Los Angeles. She has been spotted courtside at the Crypto.com Arena, repping the iconic purple and gold with a number 77 jacket. Before the girls arrived, they were already busy pet parents to three dogs: Hugo, Gia, and Viki, who even had their own dedicated Instagram account at one point.
Clearing Up the 2026 Split Rumors
If you spend any time on basketball social media, you probably caught wind of some intense speculation earlier this year. In January and February 2026, the rumor mill went into overdrive, suggesting that Luka and Anamaria had quietly separated.
What fueled the fire? It all started with a simple Instagram post. Anamaria shared a “10-year recap” carousel to celebrate the decade spanning 2016 to 2026. She captioned it, “Plenty of ups and downs, but I wouldn’t change a single moment,” and showed photos of herself and her daughters. Internet sleuths instantly noticed that Luka was entirely missing from the photo dump.
Panic ensued in the comments section, with fans overanalyzing the lack of recent couple photos. However, the whispers turned out to be nothing more than standard internet paranoia. The couple is very much together. Luka is notoriously private and actively avoids oversharing his personal life. The absence of photos was simply Anamaria choosing to highlight her personal growth and motherhood over the past decade rather than treating her page like a public relations feed. Keep in mind, they had literally just welcomed their second daughter weeks prior.
Handling the Los Angeles Pressure
Relocating from Dallas—a city that fiercely protected and adored the couple—to Los Angeles was a jarring switch. Following the blockbuster trade in February 2025, Anamaria posted a simple “Thank you” to the Mavericks fanbase along with a blue heart. Dallas had been their first real home in America, the city where they got engaged (on July 7, 2023, a deliberate nod to his jersey number, 77) and had their first child.
Now, as 2026 rolls on, Anamaria is settling into her new normal. While the paparazzi culture in California is aggressive, she maintains a tight grip on her family’s privacy. You won’t see her starring in reality television or giving tell-all interviews. Instead, you’ll find her focused on her two girls, managing her brand partnerships on her own terms, and cheering on her man as he chases a championship ring for L.A.