LaVine (elbow) is available for Monday's game against the Mavericks, James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento reports.
LaVine will shed the questionable tag ahead of Sacramento's matchup with Dallas. He is dealing with soreness in his right elbow after playing a season-low 21 minutes during Saturday's 136-105 loss to Memphis, but he'll fight through the ailment and reprise his starting role for the 0-6 Kings.
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Kings' Zach LaVine: Dealing with elbow soreness
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LaVine (elbow) is questionable to play in Monday's game against Dallas.
LaVine played a season-low 21 minutes during Saturday's 136-105 loss to Memphis, but it's unclear if that was due to the elbow soreness or the game being out of reach for the Kings. Either way, his status will bear monitoring ahead of Monday's clash with the Mavericks. If he's unable to play, Darius Acuff Jr.'s usage would skyrocket, while Malik Monk, Emanuel Sharp and Nique Clifford could all see increased opportunities in the backcourt.
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Kings' Zach LaVine: Quiet against Memphis
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LaVine chipped in 11 points (4-9 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 3-3 FT) and one assist over 21 minutes during Saturday's 136-105 loss to Memphis.
Saturday was the first time this season that LaVine attempted less than 10 field goals, and his performance broke a five-game streak of at least 20 points. Part of that lack of production was due to him playing only one minute in the fourth quarter, when the game was well out of reach for the Kings. The veteran wing will finish the month of October having averaged 23.5 points, 3.2 assists, 2.8 rebounds, 1.2 steals and 2.5 threes over 34.0 minutes per game.
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Kings' Zach LaVine: Scores 21 points in loss
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LaVine tallied 21 points (7-17 FG, 3-10 3Pt, 4-6 FT), three rebounds, five assists and three steals across 39 minutes in Thursday's 132-120 loss to the Pelicans.
LaVine struggled with perimeter efficiency, connecting on just three of 10 attempts, but made up for it with five assists and three steals while going 4-for-7 from inside the arc. LaVine is off to an excellent start this season, scoring at least 20 points in every game and averaging 26.0 points per game. He's also shooting at an efficient rate, making 50 percent of his attempts and 35.7 percent of his three-pointers.
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Kings' Zach LaVine: Notches 22 points in loss
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LaVine supplied 22 points (7-10 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 5-7 FT), three rebounds and three assists across 31 minutes during Tuesday's 130-103 loss to San Antonio.
LaVine delivered an efficient offensive performance, shooting 70.0 percent from the field while connecting on three triples. The veteran guard was one of three Sacramento players to score at least 20 points, joining De'Andre Hunter (24) and Domantas Sabonis (20). Despite LaVine's strong shooting, the Kings fell to 0-4 to begin the season.
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Kings' Zach LaVine: Scores 37 in loss
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LaVine recorded 37 points (13-25 FG, 3-10 3Pt, 8-8 FT), five assists, two rebounds and two steals in 40 minutes during Sunday's 123-112 loss to the Grizzlies.
LaVine continued his run of strong play to begin the season, exploding for a game-high 37 points on solid efficiency. The 31-year-old pro has totaled at least 20 points and three three-pointers made in each of the team's first three games. He figures to maintain a high level of usage alongside rookie guard Darius Acuff this season.
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Kings' Zach LaVine: Solid showing in loss
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LaVine accumulated 22 points (6-15 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 7-7 FT), five rebounds, one assist, one block and two steals in 39 minutes during Friday's 128-120 loss to the Trail Blazers.
LaVine finished second on the team in scoring for the second straight game, though his outside shot was off. The veteran has led the Kings' perimeter attack early on, and he'll continue to play a lot of minutes as Sacramento searches for its first win. He'll next face the Grizzlies on Sunday.
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Kings' Zach LaVine: Pours in team-high 28 in season opener
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LaVine recorded 28 points (10-19 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 5-8 FT), four rebounds and four assists over 34 minutes during Wednesday's 121-96 loss to the Clippers.
The veteran guard had twice as many points as any other Sacramento starter, and only three of LaVine's teammates even scored in double digits in the rout. LaVine figures to see heavy usage on a roster lacking in established offensive options as long as he can stay healthy -- he played just 39 regular-season games in 2025-26 due to a hand injury that required surgery, but LaVine looks fully recovered to begin the current campaign.
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Kings' Zach LaVine: Playing versus Spurs
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LaVine (rest) will play in Friday's preseason game against San Antonio, James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento reports.
LaVine didn't play in Tuesday's exhibition versus Portland. However, he will suit up for the Kings' final preseason game before Opening Night. The 31-year-old will be looking to bounce back during the 2026-27 campaign after averaging 19.2 points, 2.8 rebounds and 2.3 assists over 31.4 minutes in just 39 regular-season games in 2025-26.
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Kings' Zach LaVine: Getting night off Tuesday
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LaVine (rest) will not play in Tuesday's preseason matchup against Portland, Matt George of ABC 10 Sacramento reports.
LaVine is among eight Kings players ruled out for Tuesday's contest. His next opportunity to play will come Friday against San Antonio in the preseason finale.
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Kings' Zach LaVine: Records three swipes in loss
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LaVine posted 11 points (5-13 FG, 1-4 3Pt), two assists, one rebound and three steals in 23 minutes during Saturday's 111-106 preseason loss to the Warriors.
LaVine didn't have the most productive offensive showing. However, the veteran shined defensively, finishing two steals behind Jonathan Mogbo, who had a game-high five. LaVine is coming off one of his worst years in recent memory, averaging 19.2 points, 2.8 rebounds and 2.3 assists over 31.4 minutes per contest in 39 regular-season games. The 31-year-old has flashed All-Star upside in previous seasons, though it's unknown if those days are well behind him.
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Kings' Zach LaVine: Shoots well in preseason
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LaVine finished with nine points (4-6 FG, 1-2 FT) and one rebound in 15 minutes during Monday's 127-103 preseason loss to the Lakers.
LaVine started at shooting guard but played only during the first half as Sacramento limited the workload of its veterans. The 31-year-old remains one of the Kings' primary scoring options after averaging 19.2 points during the 2025-26 regular season.
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Kings' Zach LaVine: Ready to roll for camp
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LaVine is healthy entering training camp, Kings general manager Scott Perry said Monday, Frankie Cartoscelli of KHTK Sactown Sports 1140 reports.
LaVine underwent season-ending surgery in February to repair a torn tendon in his right fifth finger, an injury that limited him to 39 regular-season appearances in 2025-26. He averaged 19.2 points per game while shooting 47.9 percent from the field and 39.0 percent from three, and his healthy status entering camp puts him on track to resume a prominent role in Sacramento's backcourt.
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Kings' Zach LaVine: Exercises player option
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LaVine (hand) exercised his $49 million player option for 2026-27 on Monday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
LaVine underwent season-ending surgery on his right hand before the 2025-26 All-Star break. He averaged 19.2 points in 39 regular-season games last season and was a two-time All-Star before being traded to the Kings in February of 2025. The Kings are listening to trade offers for LaVine and Domantas Sabonis (knee), but their hefty contracts are making things difficult. If LaVine stays in Sacramento, he would likely take a back seat as the Kings try to develop 2026 No. 7 overall pick Darius Acuff.
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Kings' Zach LaVine: New backcourt pairing on tap
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LaVine (hand) is projected to have a new backcourt partner after the Kings selected Darius Acuff with the No. 7 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.
LaVine primarily worked alongside Russell Westbrook in 2024-25, the latter of whom is an unrestricted free agent this offseason. LaVine, on the other hand, has a player option worth over $48 million for 2026-27 and figures to exercise it after averaging 19.2 points per game over 39 regular-season appearances last year, his lowest output since 2017-18. Assuming he remains with the Kings, LaVine should have a good chance of having a bounce-back season.
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Kings' Zach LaVine: To undergo season-ending surgery
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LaVine will undergo season-ending surgery on his right hand after the All-Star break, Chris Haynes of NBA TV reports.
After missing Sacramento's final three outings before the All-Star break due to right finger soreness, LaVine is scheduled to undergo season-ending hand surgery. The veteran swingman will finish the 2025-26 season with averages of 19.2 points, 2.8 rebounds and 2.3 assists while shooting 47.9 percent from the field and 39.0 percent from downtown across 31.4 minutes per contest in 39 regular-season games (37 starts). He holds a $48.97 million player option for the 2026-27 campaign. With LaVine sidelined, Nique Clifford should continue to see an expanded role, while Malik Monk (illness) and Devin Carter are also candidates for increased playing time.
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Kings' Zach LaVine: Out for Wednesday
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LaVine (finger) is out for Wednesday's game against the Jazz.
LaVine will miss a third straight game due to finger soreness. His next chance to play won't come until after the All-Star break, so he'll have over a week to rest and recover. In the meantime, look for Nique Clifford and Devin Carter to see more minutes.
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Kings' Zach LaVine: Won't play Monday
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LaVine (finger) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Pelicans.
LaVine will be sidelined for a second consecutive game due to right finger soreness, and his last opportunity to suit up before the All-Star break is Wednesday against the Jazz. Nique Clifford and Devin Carter should see more minutes in LaVine's absence.
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Kings' Zach LaVine: Ruled out Saturday
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LaVine (finger) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Cavaliers.
LaVine is dealing with right finger soreness and won't suit up in the second half of this back-to-back set. The veteran swingman's absence should open up more minutes for Nique Clifford, Malik Monk and Devin Carter. LaVine's next chance to play will come on the road against the Pelicans on Monday.
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Kings' Zach LaVine: Pops for 35 points
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LaVine finished Sunday's 116-112 loss to Washington with 35 points (13-26 FG, 4-10 3Pt, 5-5 FT), six rebounds, two assists and one steal in 35 minutes.
LaVine led the way in scoring for the Kings and combined with DeMar DeRozan for 67 points, but it wasn't enough to secure a victory. Sunday marked LaVine's best scoring performance since Dec. 6, when he dropped 42 points against the Heat. He's now averaging 19.6 points, 2.4 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.0 steals over his last five appearances.
