Fri Dec 05 21:50:00 UTC 2025: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Luka Dončić Misses Lakers Game for Joyous Reason: Welcomes Second Child
[City, State] – Los Angeles Lakers fans, rest easy! Star player Luka Dončić will be absent from Thursday’s game against the Toronto Raptors, but not due to injury or illness. Dončić is celebrating a very special occasion: the birth of his second child with fiancée Anamaria.
Reports indicate the couple is currently in Slovenia, where Anamaria gave birth on Wednesday. While the Lakers organization has not released a specific return date for Dončić, it is expected he will take time to be with his growing family. His presence at Friday’s game in Boston against the Celtics remains uncertain.
Gabe Vincent is slated to start in Dončić’s place for Thursday’s matchup.
This joyous news follows the birth of the couple’s first daughter, Gabriela, in November 2023. Following Gabriela’s birth, Dončić experienced a dominant run on the court, posting impressive stats including multiple triple-doubles and consistently high scoring games. Lakers fans are undoubtedly hoping for a similar performance upon his return.
The Lakers organization and fans alike extend their congratulations to Luka and Anamaria on the newest addition to their family. Stay tuned for updates on Dončić’s return to the court.
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