Feb 5, 2025; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings guard Zach LaVine (8) looks on during the first quarter against the Orlando Magic at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images

Sacramento Kings Owe Zach LaVine A Lot Of Money Following Bulls Trade

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated Feb 19, 2025 9:31 PM ET

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.

Earlier this month, LaVine was traded (via the Chicago Bulls) to the Sacramento Kings.

Despite LaVine having a very strong season, he did not have a lot of trade value (because of his very large contract).

This season, he is being paid $44.5 million.

In addition, the Kings will owe LaVine over $96 million through the next two years (if he picks up his player-option for the 2026-27 season).

Via ESPN's Bobby Marks (on February 2): "Here is the revised Zach LaVine cap hit in Sacramento that reflects his trade bonus:

$44.5M and $47.5M

The player option year remains unchanged"

Here is the revised Zach LaVine cap hit in Sacramento that reflects his trade bonus:

$44.5M and $47.5M

The player option year remains unchanged https://t.co/e5pTTuM7J0
— Bobby Marks (@BobbyMarks42) February 3, 2025

LaVine was the 13th pick in the 2014 NBA Draft out of UCLA.

He has also spent time with the Minnesota Timberwolves (in addition to the Bulls and Kings).

His career averages are 20.7 points, 4.1 rebounds and 4.0 assists per contest while shooting 46.7% from the field and 38.6% from the three-point range in 628 games.

Via Kevin O'Connor: "The Bulls got such a terrible return for Zach LaVine. Horrific. Don’t care how overpaid he is, he’s have an excellent year once again. Elite shooter, dynamic shot-creator with All-Star caliber numbers. Besides the year he missed 57 games he’s been great in 4 of the last 5 years."

The Bulls got such a terrible return for Zach LaVine. Horrific. Don’t care how overpaid he is, he’s have an excellent year once again. Elite shooter, dynamic shot-creator with All-Star caliber numbers. Besides the year he missed 57 games he’s been great in 4 of the last 5 years.
— Kevin O'Connor (@KevinOConnorNBA) February 3, 2025