Feb 1, 2026; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Sacramento Kings guard Zach LaVine (8) looks on during the second half against the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena. Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn Images

Kings Star Zach LaVine to Undergo Season-Ending Surgery

Originally posted on Sacramento Kings on SI
By Logan Struck | Last updated Feb 13, 2026 7:51 PM ET

The Sacramento Kings have had poor injury luck all season, as they have yet to see their lineup at full strength this season heading into the All-Star break. Now, they know they will also go the rest of the season without seeing everyone healthy.

NBA insider Chris Haynes reports that two-time All-Star and Kings' leading scorer, Zach LaVine, will undergo season-ending surgery on his right hand.

"BREAKING: Sacramento Kings guard Zach LaVine will undergo season-ending surgery on his right hand after the All-Star break, league sources tell me. He averaged 19.2 points, shot 48 percent from the field and 39 percent from beyond the arc," Haynes reported on Friday.

BREAKING: Sacramento Kings guard Zach LaVine will undergo season-ending surgery on his right hand after the All-Star break, league sources tell me. He averaged 19.2 points, shot 48 percent from the field and 39 percent from beyond the arc. pic.twitter.com/uph3thRMSD
— Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) February 14, 2026

Zach LaVine is ruled out for the season

With this decision to undergo surgery, there is a sizable possibility that we have seen LaVine play his last game in a Kings uniform. LaVine has a player option worth about $49 million next season, and while he is expected to opt into it, the two parties will likely do what they can to find a trade suitor over the summer.

The Kings took a huge risk at last year's trade deadline by acquiring LaVine when they sent De'Aaron Fox to the San Antonio Spurs, and just over one season later, his time in Sacramento could be done.

This season, LaVine averaged 19.2 points (team high), 2.8 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per game, while shooting 47.9% from the field and 39.0% from three-point range. After starting the season with five 30+ point performances in his first six games, fans were ecstatic about a big year from him. However, hope quickly died as LaVine's production declined.

Of course, it is unfortunate to see a player undergo season-ending surgery, but on the bright side, this opens the door for more opportunities for their young players.

This article first appeared on Sacramento Kings on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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