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NBA Rumors: Clippers, James Harden, Kings, Zach LaVine, Pacers

James Harden is a name to keep an eye on. Multiple teams are monitoring the Clippers guard, a source tells Marc Stein of The Stein Line, and it’s not hard to see why.

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Why Bucks making this Zach LaVine trade to help Giannis Antetokounmpo makes no sense

The Milwaukee Bucks are drifting through uncertainty as NBA rumors grow louder by the day. Zach LaVine keeps coming up in Sacramento Kings discussions as a possible response to the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade cloud hanging over the Bucks.

NBA News / Last Word On Sports / December 17

Bucks Likely Loses Veteran Forward For Year, Plus Zach LaVine and Domantas Sabonis Injury News

Injuries have played havoc with the Milwaukee Bucks’ season in the early going. While Giannis Antetokounmpo is likely out for three more weeks with a calf sprain, it appears that the Bucks have re-signed Taurean Prince, who will not play again this season.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / December 16

Bucks linked to Zach LaVine, Jerami Grant, other veteran options

The Bucks continue to survey the trade market as they look for ways to upgrade around Giannis Antetokounmpo. According to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line, Milwaukee has been linked to several high-salary veterans, including Kings guard Zach LaVine, Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant, Heat forward Andrew Wiggins, and Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray.

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Zach Lavine 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).

NBA News / Dallas Hoops Journal / December 16

Milwaukee Bucks Linked To Zach LaVine, Jerami Grant, Andrew Wiggins, Dejounte Murray

The Milwaukee Bucks have been linked to Sacramento Kings guard Zach LaVine, Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant, Miami Heat forward Andrew Wiggins and New Orleans Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray, according to NBA insider Jake Fischer of The Stein Line.

NBA News / Sacramento Kings on SI / December 15

NBA Mock Trade Pairs Zach LaVine With Giannis Antetokounmpo

It would not shock anyone if the Sacramento Kings traded away two-time All-Star Zach LaVine before February's deadline, but what team would want him? LaVine has a huge contract, has proven to be a liability at times, and his effort has been questionable this season.

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 13

Bucks looking to get help for Giannis Antetokounmpo, hence the Zach LaVine buzz

The Bucks are doing what contenders do when they know the clock is loud. They’re looking around. Milwaukee has done recent background work on Kings guard Zach LaVine, according to Sam Amick of The Athletic, a familiar name in Bucks rumor cycles and a reminder that standing pat is rarely Plan A when Giannis Antetokounmpo is in his prime.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / December 13

NBA Notes: Bucks, Zach LaVine, Kings, Sixers, Paul George, Nets, Danny Wolf

The Bucks have recently done background work on Kings guard Zach LaVine as they continue exploring ways to upgrade the roster around Giannis Antetokounmpo, according to Sam Amick of The Athletic.

Zach Lavine 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.

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 / Hoops Wire / December 12

NBA Rumors: Kings, Zach LaVine, Timberwolves, Coby White, Mavericks

Moving Zach LaVine’s maximum-salary contract without attaching a draft pick would be difficult, according to Sam Amick of The Athletic, and that reality is shaping Sacramento’s approach ahead of the trade deadline.

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Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / December 11

Kings Make Exciting Lineup Change vs. Nuggets With Zach LaVine Sidelined

The Sacramento Kings’ 2025 draft went far better than most fans (and myself) expected. Not only did the Kings trade into the first round after not having a draft pick, but they also took Nique Clifford, who was seen as one of the steals of the draft at the time.

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 / Sacramento Kings on SI / December 8

Zach LaVine Makes Abrupt Comment After 42-Point Performance

Zach LaVine is one of the best shooters in the NBA, which is exactly why the Sacramento Kings wanted him, and he reminded everyone of that after hanging

NBA News / Field Level Media / December 7

Kings' scorching shooter Zach LaVine matches up with Andrew Nembhard, Pacers

You can't keep Zach LaVine down for long. The Sacramento shooting guard responded to one of the worst nights of his career with his best of the season, pouring in 42 points in the Kings' 127-111 win over the Heat in Miami on Saturday.

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.