The Los Angeles Lakers’ blockbuster acquisition of Luka Dončić was supposed to dominate headlines. Instead, social media detectives have shifted focus to something far more personal.
Following the NBA All-Star break, speculation has reached a fever pitch after fans noticed a pattern of unusual social media behavior from both Dončić and Goltes.
The rumblings began when eagle-eyed fans observed that Dončić who shares two young daughters with Goltes has not liked any of his fiancée’s Instagram posts in over a year.
One user on X (formerly Twitter) laid out the evidence: “Liking ig models’ posts but hasn’t liked a single one of his fiancé’s in more than a year, and they’re telling me it’s normal” .
The Valentine’s Day test often a reliable indicator for celebrity couples produced nothing. Neither Dončić nor Goltes posted romantic tributes on February 14, despite having done so routinely in previous years .
Perhaps the most significant clue came in January when Goltes participated in a viral social media trend, posting a decade-long recap of her life featuring 38 photos spanning 2016 to 2026 .
“What is wrong with people?!? The 2016-2026 trend is just a personal life recap. It’s not a relationship post, and lots of people don’t include partners. Reading a breakup into a photo dump is a stretch!” one supporter wrote .
The couple’s current living situation adds another layer to the speculation. Dončić now resides in Los Angeles following his blockbuster trade from the Dallas Mavericks.
American media outlets have even suggested the couple may have separated last year, shortly after Dončić’s move to Los Angeles, with speculation that the new environment brought
As of now, neither Dončić nor Goltes has addressed the swirling rumors. Until one of them speaks publicly, the speculation remains exactly that speculation .