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NBA Suspends Kings’ Dennis Schröder Three Games After Reported Attempt to Strike Luka Dončić

The ban begins Sunday, with the league’s statement omitting the opponent’s name.

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Dec 27, 2025; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings guard Dennis Schroder (17) smiles between plays against the Dallas Mavericks during the fourth quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-Imagn Images
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 02: Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on prior to the game against the Memphis Grizzlies at Crypto.com Arena on January 02, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images)

Overview

  • The NBA said Schröder confronted and attempted to strike another player in a Crypto.com Arena hallway about 40 minutes after Sacramento’s Dec. 28 loss to the Lakers.
  • Multiple outlets, citing league sources, identified the player as Lakers star Luka Dončić, and there has been no public indication of discipline for him.
  • The suspension without pay starts against the Rockets on Sunday and also sidelines Schröder for Monday’s Lakers game and Wednesday’s Knicks game, with eligibility to return Friday versus the Wizards.
  • ESPN reported that Deandre Ayton and arena security intervened in the tunnel, Schröder was escorted to the Kings’ bus, and Dončić departed the loading area with his father.
  • The hallway clash followed visible in-game trash talk, including Dončić’s contract taunt toward Schröder; the ban is projected to cost Schröder about $291,807 and further depletes the 8-30 Kings.