Take yourself back in time to January 2022, and you'd see the Chicago Bulls sitting atop the standings in the Eastern Conference. With the likes of DeMar DeRozan, Zach LaVine, Alex Caruso, and Lonzo Ball leading the way, the Bulls looked like title contenders for the first time in ages.
LaVine has $96.4 million remaining on his current deal, which includes a player option for 2026-27.
The NBA offseason has only just begun, and the Sacramento Kings have some big improvement plans. In the aftermath of some major trades, the Kings are in need of a point guard, and recent reports from within the organization claim that they could look to Russell Westbrook to fill the void.
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After Sacramento’s selection of Nique Clifford last night, the team’s plans to reshape the roster are starting to become clearer. The Athletic’s Sam Amick
The Sacramento Kings are looking to make some moves this offseason, and general manager Scott Perry wants to shift this team. Last year, the team underperformed, and coming into this offseason, there will be changes to the roster, as well as some additions that should help them.
The Kings are viewed as “open for business” this offseason and appear willing to discuss a wide variety of potential trade scenarios, according to Sam Amick of The Athletic.
The Sacramento Kings are in a curious, but not unfamiliar, position. They stand at a crossroads with no clear plan for their future. They shocked many by trading De'Aaron Fox, who was the face of the franchise, to the San Antonio Spurs as part of a three-team deal with the Chicago Bulls that ultimately landed them Zach LaVine.
Rich Paul is the CEO of Klutch Sports Group, which is a sports agency that represents over 200 athletes. The most famous athlete a part of Klutch Sports is LeBron James, but other NBA players like De’Aaron Fox and Zach LaVine are part of the group.
Klutch Sports Group CEO Rich Paul has become a polarizing figure in the NBA, and it might be safe to say that former Sacramento Kings star and executive Peja Stojakovic isn't his biggest fan.
The Sacramento Kings recent hiring of new GM Scott Perry could spell trouble for Zach LaVine in the coming months. The Kings missed out on the playoffs after failing to win their play-in game against the Dallas Mavericks.
Zach LaVine might as well build a house on the NBA trade block. He’s lived there long enough. Already traded twice in his first 11 seasons — first in the Jimmy Butler deal from Minnesota to Chicago, then again this year to Sacramento — LaVine just can’t seem to stick.
The Sacramento Kings and general manager Monte McNair parted ways directly after their season-ending loss to the Dallas Mavericks in the Play-In tournament, and the Kings wasted no time hiring a replacement. Former New York Knicks general manager Scott Perry was hired almost directly after McNair and the Kings went their separate ways.
The Sacramento Kings face significant uncertainty heading into this offseason. The Kings made a bold move following their 120-106 Play-In loss to the Dallas Mavericks, failing to qualify for the NBA playoffs for the second consecutive season, by parting ways with general manager Monte McNair.
After moving on from Jimmy Butler, the Miami Heat could be in the market for another star this summer. The Sacramento Kings firing general manager Monte McNair could signal an offseason of purging assets, such as recently acquired guard Zach LaVine.
“Where do the Sacramento Kings go from here?” you ask. On Wednesday night, Sacramento dropped a 120-106 decision to the Dallas Mavericks at the Golden 1 Center, despite welcoming the visiting Mavericks by playing the “My Little Pony” theme song and horse neighs.
Well, this is awkward. The Sacramento Kings made the move to part ways with general manager Monte McNair after their season officially came to an end. His replacement may not be the biggest fan of their current roster.
Zach LaVine joined the Sacramento Kings in a shocking February trade that saw the Kings lose De’Aaron Fox and Kevin Huerter in exchange for LaVine and draft compensation. The Kings have coveted LaVine for years, extending him a four-year, $80 million offer sheet in the 2018 offseason that the Chicago Bulls ultimately matched to keep him.
Former UCLA star and current Sacramento Kings shooting guard Zach LaVine has been one of the best things going for the Kings as of late. While the franchise continues to chase down and hold onto their playoff spot, the former Bruin is certainly doing his part in that process.
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Zach LaVine delivered a season-high 43 points, propelling the Kings to a 127-117 comeback victory over the Pistons on Monday night at Little Caesars Arena.
Last season, Zach LaVine and DeMar DeRozan finished in ninth place with the Chicago Bulls. After a comeback win Monday night, they've almost clinched ninth again for the Sacramento Kings.
Zach LaVine scored 29 points on 13-of-18 shooting to help the Sacramento Kings break a four-game losing streak with a solid 128-107 victory over the visiting Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday night.
One month after dealing Fox to the San Antonio Spurs, the Kings and their new additions are thriving.
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With Monday's win, Sacramento (29-28) created more separation from 11th-seeded Phoenix (27-30) in the battle for the final play-in berth in the Western Conference.
Zach LaVine is one of the most exciting players in the NBA. The two-time All-Star is currently averaging 23.7 points, 4.6 rebounds and 4.6 assists per contest while shooting 50.1% from the field and 42.2% from the three-point range in 48 games.
Zach LaVine might have felt more bitterness if the Bulls had traded him a year ago, but he had nothing but good things to say about his former organization after being dealt to the Kings, writes Joe Cowley of The Chicago Sun-Times.
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