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After more than a week-long review of a postgame altercation following the Sacramento Kings’ 125–101 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Dec. 28, the NBA has reached a final decision on the matter.
The league suspended Kings guard Dennis Schroder for three games without pay for “confronting and attempting to strike another player” after the game.
According to NBA insider Chris Haynes, the Lakers player involved was star point guard Luka Doncic. Schroder and Doncic went back and forth throughout the contest, and Schroder later attempted to confront Doncic outside the locker room.
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A video that surfaced during the game showed Doncic shouting in Schroder’s direction, referencing Schroder’s time with the Lakers years ago when he was offered a long-term extension but declined it in hopes of securing a larger deal — a decision that ultimately did not work out in his favor.
“Should’ve signed that contract, baby!” Doncic shouted toward Schroder with a smile on his face.
The two also exchanged words during free-throw attempts, with leaked audio capturing Doncic saying, “All talk… I wish you would swing.”
Schroder responded, “Come to the back, I’m not the [expletive] to talk to,” before adding, “I’ll beat [expletive] out of you.”
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Since Doncic did not pursue or attempt to fight during or after the game, the NBA indicated he will not face any discipline, while Schroder will forfeit $291,807 in salary and miss Monday night’s rematch against the Lakers.
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