The tension from the December 28 clash between the Lakers and Kings is still making waves-largely because of the heated exchange between Luka Doncic and Dennis Schroder. What started as an in-game scuffle escalated postgame, with Schroder reportedly seeking Doncic out in the tunnel, looking to confront him physically. That move earned Schroder a three-game suspension, and now, Lakers veteran Markieff Morris is weighing in with some strong words of his own.
Morris, speaking on The Morris Code podcast, didn’t hold back when asked about the incident. He made it clear that if he were still suiting up for the Lakers, things would’ve gone down differently.
“I got the call right away and they said ‘cuz put hands on him.’ I don’t put that past Schroder… This sh*t would've never f**king happened if I was with the Lakers,” Morris said.
“I got the call right away and they said 'cuz put hands on him.' I don’t put that past Schroder… This sh*t would've never f **king happend if I was with the Lakers."
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) January 16, 2026
Markieff Morris on the Luka Doncic/Dennis Schroder scuffle 👀
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That’s classic Markieff-blunt, loyal, and not afraid to speak his mind. And while he wasn’t on the court that night, his comments reflect a veteran’s mindset: protect your teammates, stand your ground, and don’t let anyone take liberties.
The Lakers didn’t let the drama distract them on the scoreboard. They rolled to a 125-101 win over Sacramento.
Doncic, who’s been putting up MVP-caliber numbers all season, finished with 22 points, seven assists, and five rebounds. Schroder, despite the fireworks, had 11 points and seven boards before things unraveled after the final buzzer.
Morris, now a free agent, played eight games with the Lakers last season, averaging 5.5 points per game. He was part of the high-profile trade that brought Doncic to L.A. and sent Anthony Davis to Dallas-a deal that reshaped both franchises.
At 36, Morris has been around the league, having played for the Suns, Wizards, Thunder, Pistons, Heat, Nets, Mavericks, and of course, the Lakers. He was part of that 2020 championship squad in the bubble, a team that leaned heavily on toughness and chemistry-two things Morris has always brought to the table.
As for Doncic, he continues to be a force. Through the season, he's averaging 33.6 points, 8.7 assists, and 7.7 rebounds per game.
Those are video game numbers. Schroder, meanwhile, is putting up 13.0 points and 5.7 assists per game-a solid role player who’s shown he can be a spark, even if his emotions sometimes get the better of him.
The Lakers, sitting at 24-15, are very much in the playoff hunt. The Kings, meanwhile, are struggling at 11-30. But the story here isn’t just about wins and losses-it’s about accountability, team culture, and how quickly things can spiral when emotions boil over.
And if you ask Markieff Morris, it’s also about presence. The kind of presence that keeps tempers in check and teammates protected. He may not be on the Lakers’ bench anymore, but his voice still echoes loudly in the locker room culture he helped shape.