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Kings' LaVine returns from ankle injury vs. Bucks

Kings guard Zach LaVine is returning to the lineup against the Bucks after missing nine games with a left ankle injury.

NBA News / Denver Nuggets on SI / January 1

Bulls, Nuggets Had Serious Trade Talks to Swap Offensive Stars

The Denver Nuggets and Chicago Bulls were reportedly deep in trade talks earlier last season for a potential swap involving Zach LaVine and Michael Porter Jr.

Chicago Bulls News / Chicago Bulls on SI / January 1

The Chicago Bulls' Zach LaVine Trade Looking More and More Like a Win

An old friend of the Chicago Bulls could be on the move again in the coming weeks. As the NBA's trade deadline looms, the Sacramento Kings continue to come up as a likely seller.

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NBA News / Sacramento Kings on SI / December 29

Two Kings Stars Linked to Potential Bucks Trade

It is no secret that Giannis Antetokounmpo's time with the Milwaukee Bucks could be nearing its end, but the franchise would be dumb to let him walk without a fight.

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Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / December 25

Two Potential Trade Suitors for Kings Star Zach LaVine

Based on trade rumors ahead of February's deadline, the Sacramento Kings are expected to be the busiest team in the NBA. With reports that they are ready to shop almost everyone on the roster, the Kings are seemingly trying to enter a new era, starting with getting rid of their stars.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / December 24

Bucks have trade interest in Kings’ Zach LaVine, Blazers’ Jerami Grant

The Bucks are expected to be buyers ahead of the February trade deadline, with league sources telling Ashish Mathur of DallasHoopsJournal that Milwaukee has interest in Kings guard Zach LaVine and Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / December 20

Bucks pursuing ‘difference-maker,’ keeping tabs on Kings’ Zach LaVine

The Bucks are operating as buyers on the trade market and have kept tabs on Kings guard Zach LaVine, according to NBA insider Chris Haynes. Speaking on NBA on Prime, Haynes said Milwaukee continues to explore ways to add a “difference maker” as it looks to strengthen the roster around Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Sacramento Kings News / Hoops Rumors / December 16

Kings’ LaVine Out At Least One Week With Ankle Sprain

Kings guard Zach LaVine, who injured his left ankle on Sunday vs. Minnesota, has been diagnosed with a moderate ankle sprain and will be reevaluated in one week, per Sean Cunningham of KCRA News in Sacramento (Twitter link).

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / December 14

Kings Star Zach LaVine Suffers Injury During Timberwolves Game

The Sacramento Kings will be shorthanded for the rest of their matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Kings star guard Zach LaVine rolled his ankle with about two minutes left in the second quarter during Sunday's matchup with the Timberwolves, and he would not return coming out of the break.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / December 12

Report: Bucks have Kings’ Zach LaVine on radar

The Bucks have done recent background work on Kings guard Zach LaVine, according to Sam Amick of The Athletic, as the franchise continues to explore ways to upgrade the roster around Giannis Antetokounmpo.

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NBA News / Dallas Hoops Journal / December 12

Milwaukee Bucks Have Done Recent Due Diligence On Sacramento Kings’ Zach LaVine

According to NBA insider Sam Amick of The Athletic, the Milwaukee Bucks have done recent due diligence on Sacramento Kings star Zach LaVine. The Kings are open to trading LaVine, while the Bucks need more talent around Giannis Antetokounmpo so he doesn’t request a trade and leave.

Sacramento Kings News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 11

Zach LaVine out with thumb injury as Kings tries to upset Nuggets again

The Sacramento Kings will be facing the Denver Nuggets, and they will be without one of their top scorers in the contest. Zach LaVine has been ruled out with a thumb injury, and they’ll have to find another way to upset one of the best teams in the league, especially since they already did it earlier this season.

Sacramento Kings News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 7

Zach LaVine’s defiant mic drop to Kings after dropping 42 vs. Heat

On Saturday evening, the Sacramento Kings improved to 6-17 on the 2025-26 NBA season with a big road win over the Miami Heat by a score of 127-111. The

NBA News / Total Apex Sports / December 7

LaVine and Kings Turn Down the Heat in Miami 127-111

History, as they say, is usually written by the victors. But if you looked at the history of the Sacramento Kings traveling to South Beach, it was mostly a horror story written in red ink.

Sacramento Kings News / Field Level Media / December 6

Zach LaVine has season-high 42 as Kings control Heat

Zach LaVine scored 29 of his season-high 42 points in the first half on Saturday, helping lead the visiting Sacramento Kings to a 127-111 victory over the Miami Heat.

NBA News / Miami Heat on SI / December 6

Zach LaVine torching Miami's slipping defense, and other Heat-Kings takeaways

Coming off a final play breakdown and loss to the Orlando Magic on Friday night, a Saturday night bounce back was the goal for the Miami Heat. As the Sacramento Kings came to town, the Heat were missing Tyler Herro, Davion Mitchell, and Pelle Larsson on the second night of a back to back.

Sacramento Kings News / Dallas Hoops Journal / December 1

Teams Could Be Interested In Trading For Sacramento Kings’ Zach LaVine If He Declines 2026-27 Player Option

According to NBA insider Marc Stein, teams could be interested in trading for Sacramento Kings guard Zach LaVine if he declines his 2026-27 player option.