Sacramento Kings guard Dennis Schroder has been handed a three-game suspension without pay by the NBA for confronting and attempting to strike Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic. The incident took place approximately 40 minutes after the Kings' 125-101 loss to the Lakers on December 28 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. The NBA's decision, announced on a Saturday (January 10, 2026), stated that Schroder sought out Doncic in an arena hallway and initiated the confrontation. Tensions between the two star guards had been simmering throughout the game, marked by heated verbal exchanges. One notable instance saw Doncic reportedly taunting Schroder, referencing his decision to turn down an $84 million contract extension from the Lakers in 2021. Schroder later stated that he confronted Doncic because he couldn't call him a 'bitch' on the court and then pretend everything was fine off it. The suspension will cost Schroder $291,807 in salary. He will miss three consecutive games for the Sacramento Kings, beginning with their matchup against the Houston Rockets, followed by a rematch with the Lakers, and a game against the New York Knicks. This event highlights the intense rivalries and emotions that can spill over in professional sports, even after the final buzzer. Multiple credible sports news outlets have corroborated the details of the incident and subsequent suspension.