Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic has been forced to shoot down rumors linking him to actress Madelyn Cline as his public split intensifies.
Sources close to the 27-year-old confirmed to TMZ on Wednesday that there is ‘absolutely nothing’ going on between the NBA icon and the popular Netflix actress.
The denial comes less than 24 hours after Doncic broke his silence on the end of his engagement to Anamaria Goltes, citing a desire to focus on his young daughters.
Speculation regarding a potential romance with Cline began to swirl after eagle-eyed fans noticed the two had recently followed each other on their Instagram accounts.
However, insiders have taken the denial a step further, insisting that the two high-profile stars have actually never even met in person despite the online activity.
The ‘Outer Banks’ star is the latest name to be dragged into the fallout of what is fast becoming one of the most talked-about breakups in the world of professional sports.
Luka Doncic has been forced to shoot down rumors linking him to actress Madelyn Cline
Childhood sweethearts Luka Doncic and Anamaria Goltes have ended their engagement
Doncic announced on Tuesday he had made the ‘tough decision’ to end his engagement to focus on his children, following a decade-long romance with Goltes.
The split turned litigious this week when Goltes filed a petition in a California court seeking significant child support payments and coverage for her attorney fees.
Court documents obtained by TMZ reveal that Goltes moved back to Slovenia with the couple’s eldest daughter in May 2025 and has remained there since that time.
The 28-year-old fitness model gave birth to the pair’s second daughter, Olivia, in December 2025, while the Lakers superstar was in the midst of his first LA season.
The filing does not currently seek a formal custody order, only financial support, though Doncic is reportedly fighting to have his daughters with him in the United States.
Doncic and Goltes began their relationship in 2016 and got engaged in July 2023, but their future together crumbled following a series of difficult ‘rollercoaster’ months.
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Sources close to the 27-year-old confirmed to TMZ on Wednesday that there is ‘absolutely nothing’ going on between the NBA icon and the popular Netflix actress
Doncic announced on Tuesday he had made the ‘tough decision’ to end his engagement
The $165 million superstar is currently prioritizing his legal battle in the hopes of securing regular contact with his children, who have remained in Europe with their mother.
Despite the dating rumors and the mounting pressure of a child support battle, Doncic has continued to perform at an MVP level for the surging Los Angeles Lakers.
Just hours after his bombshell split announcement, he delivered a 31-point game against Minnesota, proving his off-court drama hasn’t hampered his game.
The Slovenian star was seen putting on a brave face as he greeted fans and signed autographs before the game.
