Zach LaVine appears to be trending towards 1 outcome
Despite a $48.9 million option pickup, Sacramento may buy out LaVine after limiting his role and a season-ending hand surgery.
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Zach LaVine appears to be trending towards 1 outcome
Feb 5, 2025; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings guard Zach LaVine (8) warms up before the game against the Orlando Magic at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images Zach LaVine may already have one foot towards the airport. The Sacramento Kings guard LaVine might potentially be bought out by the team before the season begins, James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento reported this week. Ham adds that the Kings have not g…
Ex-Bulls Star Gets Unfortunate Message After $49 Million Decision
The Chicago Bulls struggled to move Zach LaVine and his contract for multiple seasons before the Sacramento Kings finally took him on ahead of the February 2025 trade deadline. After playing his final 42 games with the Bulls, LaVine finished the 2024-2025 NBA season with 32 appearances for Sacramento. In 2025-2026, he played 39 games for the Kings before suffering a season-ending setback. GettyCHICAGO, ILLINOIS – JANUARY 27: Zach LaVine #8 of th…
New NBA Rumors on Zach LaVine's Kings Future After Exercising $49M Contract Option in Free Agency
Sacramento Kings guard Zach LaVine opted into his $49 million player option in late June, but it doesn't sound as though he's a major part of the team's plans heading into the 2026-27 season.
Zach LaVine not guaranteed Kings roster spot after opt-in
Zach LaVine’s decision to exercise his $48.9 million player option for the 2026-27 season secured his contract with the Sacramento Kings, but it did not secure his long-term place with the franchise. According to Kings insider James Ham, Sacramento has been transparent with the veteran guard that his future remains uncertain as the organization continues […] The post Zach LaVine not guaranteed Kings roster spot after opt-in appeared first on Tal…
Kings reportedly leave door open to moving Zach LaVine
When Zach LaVine picked up his $49 million player option in late June, the Kings apparently made one thing clear: Nothing was guaranteed. Speaking on ESPN 1320 Sacramento, Kings insider James Ham said the organization told LaVine it wasn’t promising him a starting job, a certain number of minutes or even a long-term future with the franchise. Getty “They’ve been honest with him,” Ham said. “‘Look, all bets are off if you opt in.’” According to H…
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