Are the Lakers better with Luka and Reaves on the court over LeBron? (1:37)
Brian Windhorst gives his take on the data that suggests the Lakers are more efficient when Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves play and LeBron James does not. (1:37)
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Dave McMenaminMar 10, 2026, 01:51 PM ET
- Lakers and NBA reporter for ESPN.
- Covered the Lakers and NBA for ESPNLosAngeles.com from 2009-14, the Cavaliers from 2014-18 for ESPN.com and the NBA for NBA.com from 2005-09.
LOS ANGELES — Luka Doncic has been fined $50,000 for directing an “inappropriate and unprofessional gesture” toward a referee during the Los Angeles Lakers’ 110-97 win over the New York Knicks, the NBA announced Tuesday.
With 4:35 remaining in the third quarter Sunday, Doncic attempted to draw a charge on Knicks forward Mohamed Diawara but was whistled for a blocking foul.
While Doncic was on the floor after absorbing the contact from Diawara, Doncic rubbed his fingers together — making a money gesture — as he looked at official Tre Maddox.
The fine makes up roughly 0.109% of Doncic’s $46 million salary this season.
Doncic has had frequent run-ins with league officials this season, receiving 15 technical fouls called against him in 52 games played. If he receives a 16th tech, he will have to serve a one-game suspension.
The Lakers (39-25) host the Minnesota Timberwolves (40-24) on Tuesday night.
Information from the Associated Press was used in this report.
