<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nba/sacramento-kings/kings-news-zach-lavine-status-update-lakers');   ga('set', 'title', 'Zach LaVine’s major status update for Lakers clash');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/IMG_0249.jpeg"><figcaption>Kelley L Cox-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>Zach LaVine’s major status update for Lakers clash</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-10-25T18:59:43-07:00">October 25th, 6:59pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-10-25T18:59:43-07:00">October 25th, 6:59pm</time><address><a>David Yapkowitz</a>David Yapkowitz is an NBA Associate Editor at ClutchPoints. He is a credentialed reporter based in Los Angeles who covers the NBA/WNBA, NCAA/NCAAW and boys/girls high school basketball.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NBA</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Sacramento Kings are coming off a thrilling 105-104 win against the Utah Jazz on Friday courtesy of a <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/sacramento-kings/kings-news-domantas-sabonis-splashes-game-winner-take-down-jazz">Domantas Sabonis game-winner</a> after <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/sacramento-kings/kings-news-will-domantas-sabonis-make-season-debut-jazz">he made his season debut</a>. The Kings are looking to carry that momentum over to Sunday’s matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers. But the Kings might be a little short-handed. Zach LaVine appeared on the Kings’ injury report for their game against the Lakers with a major status update.</p><p>Zach LaVine is <a href="https://ak-static.cms.nba.com/referee/injury/Injury-Report_2025-10-25_08PM.pdf" rel="noopener">officially listed as questionable</a> due to illness, as per the NBA’s official injury report, putting his status against the Lakers in doubt, with a final update likely not coming until right before the game. The Lakers might be a little short-handed themselves as Luka Doncic was listed on the injury report as questionable due to a finger injury.</p><p>Doncic has been off to a scorching start to the season for the Lakers, and LaVine has been as well for the Kings. During the King’s season opener against the Phoenix Suns, LaVine finished with 30 points in 35 minutes on 13-of-24 (54.2 percent) shooting from the field. He followed that up by dropping 31 points in 37 minutes against the Jazz, while shooting 10-of-18 (55.6 percent) from the field, 4-of-9 (44.4 percent) from the three-point line and 7-of-7 from the free-throw line.</p><p>LaVine is coming off his first training camp and preseason with the Kings after they acquired him in a multi-trade involving the Chicago Bulls and San Antonio Spurs during last season’s deadline.</p><p>Following the trade, LaVine appeared in 32 games for the Kings at a little over 36 minutes per game. He averaged 22.4 points, 3.5 rebounds and 3.8 assists with splits of 51.1 percent shooting from the field, 44.6 percent shooting from the three-point line and 87.4 percent shooting from the free-throw line.</p><p>LaVine is entering his 12th season in the NBA after he was selected with the No. 13 overall pick in the 2014 NBA Draft by the Minnesota Timberwolves.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Zach LaVine’s major status update for Lakers clash

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nba/chicago-bulls/one-player-bulls-kings-zach-lavine-trade');   ga('set', 'title', 'One player who will determine winner of Bulls-Kings Zach LaVine trade');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/One-player-who-will-determine-winner-of-Bulls-Kings-Zach-LaVine-trade.jpg"><figcaption>Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>One player who will determine winner of Bulls-Kings Zach LaVine trade</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-10-14T16:54:37-07:00">October 14th, 4:54pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-10-14T16:54:37-07:00">October 14th, 4:54pm</time><address><a>Zachary Draves</a>Zachary Draves is a sportswriter and broadcaster based in the Quad Cities of Illinois and Iowa. Zachary covers a variety of different sports as well as sports history, sport and society, and sport and culture. He is also a professor of sociology.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Chicago Bulls</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Back in February, the Chicago Bulls shocked the basketball world by announcing they were <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/chicago-bulls/bulls-trade-grade-for-zach-lavine-blockbuster">trading Zach LaVine to the Sacramento Kings</a>. As part of that three-way trade, the Bulls snatched up guard Tre Jones.</p><p>On the one hand, the Bulls gave up a highly effective offensive player. However, on the other hand, they are looking to rebuild with younger players. That is where Jones, 25, entered into the picture.</p><p>For the remainder of the 2024-2025 season, Jones put up some considerable figures. Over the course of 18 games, Jones averaged 11.5 points, 4.9 assists, and 3.2 rebounds, and shot 57.2% from the field. Obviously, Bulls saw enough to <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/chicago-bulls/grading-tre-jones-new-chicago-bulls-contract">sign Jones to a three-year $24 million contract</a> in July.</p><p>During the preseason, Jones has continued to elevate his game. So far, he is averaging 9.3 points, 5.0 assists, and 3.3 rebounds per game, while shooting 70% from the field. In both games against the Cleveland Cavaliers, Jones scored 10 points and shot 80% from the field.</p><p>Plus, in the second game on Oct.9, he had seven assists and five rebounds to cap off what was a complete game.</p><p>Altogether, Jones has <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/chicago-bulls/grading-tre-jones-new-chicago-bulls-contract" rel="noopener">proven himself</a> to be an effective playmaker with potential, per Maxwell Ogden of Pippen Ain’t Easy. Additionally, he could serve as a mediator between Coby White and Josh Giddey in the backcourt, relieving them of minutes as he comes off the bench.</p><p>Indeed, it is the regular season that matters more than the preseason. However, so far, there are signs that the Bulls were right to give Jones a break.</p><h2><b>The Bulls’ second unit is in good hands. </b></h2><p>Perhaps the biggest reason why the Bulls are fortunate to have Jones is because he has all the necessities to lead the bench. His playmaking, ball-handling, and defensive prowess are a tantalizing trifecta that Bulls need to ensure the starters can rest easy.</p><p>The latter point is something that Jones has that LaVine didn’t. Overall, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/chicago-bulls/bulls-news-zach-lavine-is-tired-of-people-talking-st-about-his-defense">LaVine was chastised for his defensive struggles</a>. Over the last few seasons, his defensive ratings are between 114.3-114.7, which is higher than the league average.</p><p>Nevertheless, his inconsistency, subpar footwork, and lack of awareness have constantly overshadowed him.</p><p>Meanwhile, Jones is a very scrappy defender who has great awareness, quickness, and can particularly disrupt the passing lanes. During the 2023-2024 season with the Spurs, Jones finished fifth in the Defensive Player of the Year voting.</p><p>Plus, Coach Billy Donovan has <a href="https://heavy.com/sports/nba/chicago-bulls/bulls-billy-donovan-claims-recently-acquired-point-guard-has-it-factor/" rel="noopener">heaped praise</a> on Jones for being the “it factor” point guard who can fill the void left by Lonzo Ball after the Bulls <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/chicago-bulls/chicago-bulls-grade-lonzo-ball-isaac-okoro-trade">traded him to the Cavaliers</a> in exchange for Issac Okoro. In other words, a real playmaking point guard who is the jack of all trades.</p><p>Furthermore, Jones can be entrusted with keeping the ball in his hands. For instance, his assist to turnover ratio was 5.49 last season. Meaning, he doesn’t turn the ball over with such frequency.</p><p>That is a major plus, especially coming off the bench. Altogether, the Bulls got everything they could ask for in Tre Jones. Plus, their growing physicality and youthfulness is the perfect fit for him.</p><p>It turns out, sometimes “buying low” can take you higher.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

One player who will determine winner of Bulls-Kings Zach LaVine trade

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nba/sacramento-kings/kings-rumors-how-jonathan-kuminga-interest-speaks-vision-zach-lavine-question');   ga('set', 'title', 'Kings rumors: How Jonathan Kuminga interest ‘speaks to vision’ amid Zach LaVine question');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Zach-LaVine-and-Jonathan-Kuminga.jpg"><figcaption>D. Ross Cameron-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>Kings rumors: How Jonathan Kuminga interest ‘speaks to vision’ amid Zach LaVine question</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-06-26T06:53:49-07:00">June 26th, 6:53am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-06-26T06:53:49-07:00">June 26th, 6:53am</time><address><a>Malik Brown</a>Malik Brown is a multimedia reporter based in Atlanta who covers the Hawks and Dream for ClutchPoints. Malik has worked in entertainment and sports, and he specializes in the NBA and NFL.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NBA</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Sacramento <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/sacramento-kings/kings-rumors-dennis-schroder-emerges-as-key-sacramento-pg-free-agency-target">Kings are looking to make some moves</a> 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.</p><p>One thing to take note of is Zach LaVine and his future with the team, as he was traded to the Kings at last year’s deadline. The Kings may like him <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6452468/2025/06/26/sacramento-kings-offseason-nba-draft-2025/" rel="noopener">in their future plans</a>, but they have their eyes on someone else as well, according to The Athletic’s Sam Amick.</p><p>“While the 30-year-old, two-time All-Star is extension-eligible this summer, team and league sources say there are no plans for the Kings to prioritize a new deal for LaVine,” Amick said. “If they’re going to pay that sort of freight, it’s quite clear, it will be for a younger player who can be a long-term part of their picture.</p><p>“To that end, league sources say the Kings are among the teams that have interest in Golden State’s Jonathan Kuminga and will be monitoring his market when his restricted free agency begins. And while it appears unlikely that Kuminga will ultimately come their way, it speaks to the vision, and the range of possibilities here, that they’re even focusing on players of that ilk.”</p><p><a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/warriors-news-jonathan-kuminga-wants-to-know-more-about-the-trade-stuff">Kuminga’s market will be interesting</a>, as some reports have noted that there could be a reunion with him and the Warriors.</p><h2><b>Could the Kings look to acquire Jonathan Kuminga?</b></h2><p>If the Kings want to get younger, trying to acquire someone like Kuminga should definitely be on their list. Kuminga has upside, and on the Warriors, his role has changed a few times, so it may have been hard for him to find consistency. With the Kings, it’s hard to know how they might use him, but his role may be more clear than it’s ever been.</p><p>If Kuminga is brought in to the Kings, then the future of LaVine should be in question. They already have a load of wings on the roster, and no one knows what will happen with DeMar DeRozan as well. If Perry wants to go completely young, then there’s a good chance either LaVine or DeRozan is getting traded. That would leave space for Kuminga to have a big role with the team if they were to acquire him.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Kings rumors: How Jonathan Kuminga interest ‘speaks to vision’ amid Zach LaVine question

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nba/sacramento-kings/kings-news-scott-perry-old-zach-lavine-quote-interesting-offseason');   ga('set', 'title', 'New Kings GM’s old Zach LaVine quote will make for interesting offseason');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Zach-Lavine-gets-harsh-take-from-Kings.jpg"><figcaption>© Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>New Kings GM’s old Zach LaVine quote will make for interesting offseason</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-04-22T07:30:11-07:00">April 22nd, 7:30am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-04-22T07:30:11-07:00">April 22nd, 7:30am</time><address><a href="https://haydencilley.wixsite.com/hayden-cilley-s-port">Hayden Cilley</a>Hayden Cilley joined ClutchPoints in August 2024 as a Phoenix Suns and Mercury reporter, as well as an Associate Editor. Hayden graduated from the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism at Arizona State University. He recently covered the Phoenix Mercury for The Next Hoops and PHNX Sports.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NBA</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>When the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/sacramento-kings/kings-news-scott-perry-former-knicks-gm-after-firing-monte-mcnair">Sacramento Kings hired Scott Perry</a> as their general manager, it might not have pleased Zach LaVine. When Perry was hired, <a href="https://www.si.com/nba/kings/sacramento-kings-news/new-kings-gm-s-controversial-zach-lavine-statement-goes-viral-01jsb05rvfnp" rel="noopener">an old quote</a> from 2023 resurfaced regarding the shooting guard.</p><p>“No question that Zach LaVine can score the basketball…Does he impact winning?” Perry said on an episode of The Hoop Genius Podcast with BJ Armstrong.</p><p>“Zach LaVine has been to 1 playoff series in 9 years.”</p><p>The words are harsh, but he makes a valid point to some degree. LaVine can put the ball in the basket as well as anybody. However, his game hasn’t evolved as much as others would like.</p><p>For instance, his playmaking hasn’t taken a major leap. He’s never averaged more than five assists a game. Not to mention his defense. That’s been an area where people are surprised he hasn’t taken a step forward.</p><p>LaVine is one of the most athletic guys in the NBA. Usually, defensive fundamentals can be quickly taught if the athleticism is there. He has the athletic traits, but <a href="https://theswishtheory.com/nba/2024/06/zach-lavine-the-wages-of-perception/" rel="noopener">hasn’t excelled</a> in that regard.</p><h2><b>Will the Kings keep Zach LaVine with Scott Perry as GM?</b></h2><p>Considering that the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/sacramento-kings/kings-news-deaaron-fox-trade-spurs-zach-lavine-kings">Kings traded for LaVine</a> during the trade deadline, they might be set on keeping him. After all, DeRozan and LaVine played together in Chicago and established a formidable one-two punch.</p><p>Still, they didn’t produce many wins with the duo on the court. However, a trio of Domantas Sabonis, DeRozan, and LaVine could be enticing.</p><p>No matter what, Perry will have his hands full. His comments about LaVine have resurfaced and might be a talking point in the offseason.</p><p>Even though the Kings traded for LaVine, the general manager might want to go a different route. He might want to get more depth and quality pieces around DeRozan and Sabonis.</p><p>At the end of the day, a play-in exit isn’t anything worth celebrating. Considering that the team fired Mike Brown in the middle of the season, the franchise might be in for an overhaul.</p><p>Whatever Perry decides to do is unknown, but one thing is clear: He might try to get LaVine out of Sacramento.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

New Kings GM’s old Zach LaVine quote will make for interesting offseason

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nba/sacramento-kings/ranking-best-zach-lavine-trade-destinations-if-kings-blow-it-up');   ga('set', 'title', 'Ranking 5 best Zach LaVine trade destinations if Kings blow it up');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Ranking-X-best-Zach-LaVine-trade-destinations-if-Kings-blow-it-up.jpg"><figcaption>ClutchPoints</figcaption></figure><h1>Ranking 5 best Zach LaVine trade destinations if Kings blow it up</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-04-19T12:54:37-07:00">April 19th, 12:54pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-04-19T13:39:01-07:00">April 19th, 1:39pm</time><address><a>Julian Ojeda</a>Julian Ojeda is an Orlando-based sports journalist with 3 years of professional writing under his belt, specializing in both NBA and NFL coverage. A devoted Orlando Magic fan, he deftly balances fervent fandom with insightful reporting, possessing a keen eye for compelling narratives.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Denver Nuggets</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/sacramento-kings/ranking-best-domantas-sabonis-trade-destinations-if-kings-blow-it-up">Sacramento Kings face significant uncertainty</a> heading into this offseason. The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/sacramento-kings/kings-news-monte-mcnair-fired-immediately-after-play-in-loss-mavericks">Kings made a bold move following their 120-106 Play-In loss to the Dallas Mavericks</a>, failing to qualify for the NBA playoffs for the second straight season, by parting ways with general manager Monte McNair.</p><p>The Kings quickly pivoted and <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/sacramento-kings/kings-news-scott-perry-former-knicks-gm-after-firing-monte-mcnair">replaced McNair with former New York Knicks executive Scott Perry</a>. However, there’s still uncertainty about the direction the Kings will take after finishing 40-42 as the ninth seed in a loaded Western Conference.</p><p>The firing of McNair has also brought uncertainty regarding the futures of DeMar DeRozan, Domantas Sabonis, Zach LaVine, and head coach Doug Christie.</p><p>If the Kings decide to go into a full rebuild under new general manager Perry, here are the five best trade destinations for Zach LaVine.</p><h2><b>5. Philadelphia 76ers</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Paul-George-is-defended-by-Chicago-Bulls-guard-Zach-LaVine.jpg"><figcaption>© Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>The Philadelphia 76ers have had one of the most disappointing seasons in 2024-25. The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/philadelphia-76ers/76ers-news-philly-makes-paul-george-splash-free-agency">76ers were aggressive last offseason, signing Paul George</a> to a four-year, $212 million deal. However, the move didn’t pay off.</p><p>The 34-year-old forward played in only 41 games, averaging 16.2 points, 5.3 rebounds, 4.3 assists, and 1.8 steals per game on 43% shooting from the field and 35.8% from three — all of which were down from his career norms.</p><p>Injuries were a recurring theme for Philadelphia. Tyrese Maxey was limited to 52 games. Joel Embiid played only 19 games — his fewest since his rookie year — and rookie Jared McCain, who was an early frontrunner for Rookie of the Year, suffered a season-ending torn meniscus after just 23 games. As a result, the Sixers fell to a 24-58 record, finishing 13th in the Eastern Conference.</p><p>With George’s age and decline in production, the Sixers could consider moving him and taking a chance on LaVine. The 30-year-old Zach LaVine had one of the healthiest seasons of his career, playing 74 games split between the Chicago Bulls (42) and Kings (32).</p><p>He averaged 23.3 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 4.2 assists while shooting a career-best 51.1% from the field and 44.6% from three. LaVine is currently on a five-year, $215 million deal with a player option for the 2026-27 season worth $48.9 million.</p><p>A potential deal: Paul George (34), a 2028 first-round pick, a 2029 first-round pick (Los Angeles Clippers swap rights), and a 2028 second-round pick.</p><h2><b>4. Miami Heat</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Zach-LaVine-shoots-the-basketball-over-basket-Miami-Heat-center-Bam-Adebayo.jpg"><figcaption>© Sam Navarro-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>The Miami Heat had a rollercoaster season in 2024-25. The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/golden-state-warriors/warriors-news-jimmy-butler-heat-trade">Jimmy Butler era came to an end as the team traded him to the Golden State Warriors</a> at the deadline in a multiteam deal that landed Miami Andrew Wiggins, Davion Mitchell, Kyle Anderson, and a 2025 first-round pick.</p><p>The Heat then endured a 10-game losing streak — their longest since 2008 — but managed to bounce back, finishing 37-45.</p><p><a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/miami-heat/heat-news-davion-mitchell-dagger-vs-hawks-seals-miami-playoff-berth">The Heat became the first 10th seed in NBA history to clinch a playoff berth</a>, defeating both the Chicago Bulls and the Atlanta Hawks in an overtime thriller during the Play-In Tournament. Miami will face the Cleveland Cavaliers in the first round Sunday night at 7:00 p.m. ET on TNT.</p><p>Miami is expected to be aggressive in the offseason. While <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/nba-stories/heat-trade-proposal-lands-kevin-durant-suns-offseason">they’ve been linked to Kevin Durant</a>, if those efforts fall short, they could pivot to Zach LaVine, who has been a rumored target in years past.</p><p>Offensively, the Heat ranked 24th in scoring (110.6 PPG) but were solid from beyond the arc — 12th in makes (13.7) and 12th in efficiency (36.7%). LaVine would enhance Miami’s offensive punch and create a dynamic backcourt with Tyler Herro while fitting in nicely alongside Bam Adebayo.</p><p>A possible trade package: Terry Rozier (31, expiring $26.6M), Duncan Robinson (30, $19.8M), a 2025 first-round pick (via Golden State), a 2029 first-round pick, and a 2027 second-round pick (Oklahoma City Thunder, New York Knicks, or San Antonio Spurs swap rights).</p><h2><b>3. Orlando Magic</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Zach-LaVine-looks-on-during-the-first-quarter-against-the-Orlando-Magic.jpg"><figcaption>© Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>The Orlando Magic could also emerge as a Zach LaVine suitor. After finishing 47-35 in 2023-24, the Magic were expected to take another step forward this season but were hampered by injuries.</p><p>Paolo Banchero missed 34 games. Franz Wagner missed 20 with a torn oblique. Jalen Suggs was limited to 35 games due to a season-ending injury, and Moritz Wagner played in just 30 games after suffering a torn ACL.</p><p>Despite the setbacks, the Magic clinched their second straight Southeast Division title and playoff appearance. They defeated the Atlanta Hawks in the Play-In Tournament to secure the seventh seed and <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/orlando-magic/magic-news-magic-celtics-playoff-series-hit-with-bold-magic-johnson-prediction">will face the defending champion Boston Celtics on Sunday</a> at 3:30 p.m. ET on ABC.</p><p>Offensive production remains Orlando’s Achilles heel. The Magic ranked 27th in <a href="https://www.nba.com/stats/teams/traditional?SeasonType=Regular%20Season&amp;dir=D&amp;sort=PTS" rel="noopener">points per game</a> (105.4), and dead last in both threes made (11.2) and three-point percentage (31.8%). LaVine would provide much-needed perimeter scoring and floor spacing.</p><p>A potential trade: Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (32, $21.6M), Cole Anthony (24, $13.1M), Wendell Carter Jr. (26, $10.8M), Jett Howard (21, $5.5M), a 2027 first-round pick, a 2025 second-round pick, and a 2026 second-round pick.</p><p>The move could leave Orlando thin at center, but Goga Bitadze has shown promise in starting roles, and the Magic would retain Moritz Wagner and defensive specialist Jonathan Isaac.</p><h2><b>2. Detroit Pistons</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Zach-LaVine-dribbles-defended-by-Detroit-Pistons-forward-Tim-Hardaway-Jr.jpg"><figcaption>© Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Detroit has taken a massive leap this season behind Cade Cunningham’s leadership and J.B. Bickerstaff’s coaching. The Pistons, who went 14-68 last year, ended the 2024-25 regular season at 44-38 and secured their first playoff berth since 2018-19.</p><p>Cunningham, 23, posted career-highs across the board: 26.1 points, 9.1 assists, 6.1 rebounds, and one steal per game while shooting 46.9% from the field and 35.6% from three in 70 games.</p><p>With a <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/detroit-pistons/pistons-3-biggest-advantages-to-exploit-for-knicks-playoff-upset">first-round series against the New York Knicks looming</a>, Detroit may look to build on this season’s success by targeting Zach LaVine. He brings scoring and playmaking that would complement Cade Cunningham, Jalen Duren, and Jaden Ivey — who played just 30 games this season after breaking his left fibula.</p><p>Potential return: Tobias Harris (32, expiring $26.6M) and Isaiah Stewart (23, three years remaining on a $15M annual deal with a team option for 2027-28).</p><h2><b>1. Denver Nuggets</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Zach-LaVine-battles-for-a-rebound-with-Denver-Nuggets-center-Nikola-Jokic-and-guard-Jamal-Murray.jpg"><figcaption>© Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>The Denver Nuggets are in a precarious spot. Despite finishing with a 50-32 record and entering the playoffs as the fourth seed, they made headlines before the postseason by <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/denver-nuggets/nuggets-news-the-moment-led-denver-to-fire-michael-malone-calvin-booth">firing head coach Michael Malone and general manager Calvin Booth</a> — the duo responsible for the 2023 championship.</p><p>Three-time MVP Nikola Jokic continues to make history. He became just the third player in NBA history to average a triple-double over an entire season, joining Russell Westbrook and Oscar Robertson. Jokic put up 29.6 points, 12.7 rebounds, 10.2 assists, and 1.8 steals per game while shooting 57.6% from the field and 41.7% from three over 70 games.</p><p>However, Denver’s defense was a glaring weakness, finishing 25th in the league and allowing 116.9 points per game.</p><p>Should the Nuggets fall short of expectations again, the front office could opt to retool around Jokic. <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/denver-nuggets/nuggets-trade-proposal-lands-zach-lavine-3-team-deal-bulls">Denver reportedly expressed interest in LaVine earlier this season</a>. A trade could involve Jamal Murray (28, four years, $46.3M per season), Hunter Tyson (24, two years, $2.2M), and a lottery-protected 2031 first-round pick.</p><p>The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/denver-nuggets/nuggets-rumors-why-michael-porter-jr-trade-isnt-on-the-table">Nuggets reportedly plan to exclude Michael Porter Jr. from any trade discussions</a> largely because of his personal connection with the Kroenke family — owners of the franchise — and their shared ties to the University of Missouri.</p><p>With his scoring, efficiency, and ability to operate off the ball, Zach LaVine could be the final piece to elevate Denver back into title contention alongside Nikola Jokic.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

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2025-26 SEASON STATS
PTS	REB	AST	BLK	STL
31.0	2.7	0.7	0.3	-

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