Luka Doncic (Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images)

Luka Doncic Has Officially Been Suspended By The NBA

Originally posted on Total Pro Sports | By Alex Hoegler | Last updated Mar 28, 2026 8:53 PM ET

The NBA has suspended Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic after picking up his 16th technical foul of the season.

Luka Doncic was issued his 16th technical foul during Friday’s 116-99 home win against the Brooklyn Nets. Doncic and Brooklyn forward Ziaire Williams were each issued a technical after a small scuffle:

Zaire Williams getting chippy with Luka Doncic hits him in the face
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On Saturday evening, the NBA announced that Doncic has been suspended one game for picking up his 16th technical foul of the season. As a result, he’ll miss Monday’s home game against the Washington Wizards (10:00 p.m. EST).

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In 62 regular-season games, Doncic is averaging 33.7 points, 7.8 rebounds and 8.2 assists per game, via ESPN.

Luka Doncic & Lakers Are Vying For The No. 3 Seed

Luka Doncic (Image Credits: Imagn)

While the Oklahoma City Thunder and San Antonio Spurs continue to fight for the top seed in the Western Conference, Doncic and the Lakers are in a tight race with the Denver Nuggets, Minnesota Timberwolves and Houston Rockets.

Los Angeles is the No. 3 seed at with a 48-26 record, but the Nuggets are breathing down their necks at 47-28. The Timberwolves are 45-28, with Houston right behind them at 44-29.

If the postseason started today, the Lakers would host the Kevin Durant-led Rockets in the opening round.

This article first appeared on Total Pro Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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