<!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>

Ranking 5 best Zach LaVine trade destinations if Kings blow it up

<!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/miami-heat/heat-offseason-trade-proposal-lands-zach-lavine-after-kings-eliminated-from-playoffs');   ga('set', 'title', 'Heat offseason trade proposal lands Zach LaVine after Kings eliminated from playoffs');   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/Heat-offseason-trade-proposal-lands-Zach-LaVine-after-Kings-eliminated-from-playoffs.jpg"></figure><h1>Heat offseason trade proposal lands Zach LaVine after Kings eliminated from playoffs</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-04-17T11:12:38-07:00">April 17th, 11:12am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-04-17T11:12:38-07:00">April 17th, 11:12am</time><address><a>Bailey Bassett</a>Bailey Bassett is a sports writer from Denver, Colorado, covering major sports events and athlete backgrounds at ClutchPoints. He has experience covering and writing on high school, collegiate, and professional sports.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Miami Heat</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Sacramento Kings lost in the Play-in Tournament, so their 2024-25 season is over. Immediately after the loss, they <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/sacramento-kings/kings-news-monte-mcnair-fired-immediately-after-play-in-loss-mavericks">moved on from general manager Monte McNair</a>. The team has been stuck in mediocrity for far too long now, and it is time for the franchise to change that. Drastic changes might have to come this offseason, as the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/chicago-bulls/bulls-trade-grade-for-zach-lavine-blockbuster">NBA trade deadline deal for Zach LaVine</a> didn’t elevate the team.</p><p>In fact, trading LaVine, only months after originally acquiring him, might be the move that the Kings need to make. When the Kings traded De’Aaron Fox, they didn’t receive a haul of draft picks because they added a fringe All-Star guard replacement, but it has now been proven on two different teams that LaVine and DeMar DeRozan don’t have a championship-caliber ceiling. Perhaps the Kings can recoup some draft picks this upcoming offseason. <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/sacramento-kings/kings-news-scott-perry-former-knicks-gm-after-firing-monte-mcnair">A new front office regime</a> might be ready to make the moves necessary. If Sacramento does trade LaVine, then a deal with the Miami Heat could make sense.</p><h2><b>Heat trade proposal for Zach LaVine</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Zach-LaVine-1.jpg"><figcaption>Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p><b>Heat receive:</b> Zach LaVine</p><p><b>Kings receive:</b> Andrew Wiggins, Duncan Robinson, 2025 first-round pick (via Warriors)</p><p>Zach LaVine did have somewhat of a resurgence of a season this year, as he averaged 23.3 points per game and shot a career high 51.1% from the field. Prior to the season, he was borderline untradeable because of a <a href="https://www.spotrac.com/nba/player/_/id/15365/zach-lavine" rel="noopener">bad contract</a> and injury issues, but he played well enough to revitalize his trade value. That led to him being shipped to the Kings.</p><p>However, the Kings don’t have a championship core, and they might be better off blowing things up and embracing a full rebuild. Because LaVine is under contract for three more years at $44 million-plus each season, he won’t demand a huge trade haul. That contract will scare some teams off, but the Heat should consider trading for him because he can be acquired for relatively cheap.</p><p>Miami is in the market for a third star because they were <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/golden-state-warriors/warriors-news-jimmy-butler-heat-trade">forced to trade Jimmy Butler.</a> LaVine would provide the missing scoring punch that the team needs. The UCLA product is both one of the best 3-point shooters and one of the best dunkers in the NBA. This proposed trade allows the Heat to get off of a bad contract in their own right, as Duncan Robinson is making much more money than he should be. His 3-point shooting would be missed, but LaVine is arguably more lethal from deep, and he provides way more elsewhere than Robinson does.</p><p>Andrew Wiggins is also dealt in this deal. Wiggins is a solid player, but his All-Star season was clearly a fluke, and LaVine is a massive upgrade over him. In this era, most superstars are traded for multiple draft picks, but the Heat only have to let go of one draft pick in this deal because there will likely be few takers for LaVine. LaVine hasn’t proven that he can contribute to winning basketball, but he could break out in the “Heat Culture.”</p><h2><b>What is wrong with the Kings’ core?</b></h2><p>LaVine has the same flaws as his star teammates – DeRozan and Domantas Sabonis – in Sacramento. None of the three play all that much defense, so it doesn’t really matter that the Kings had a top 10 offense this season. DeRozan can still get buckets in the mid-range, and Sabonis is a double-double machine.</p><p>Nobody in Sacramento can get stops when need be, though. Wiggins and Robinson wouldn’t necessarily help this problem, although Wiggins is a solid defender, but those two are more so used in this deal to make the money work. The Kings should consider trading all of LaVine, DeRozan and Sabonis, and they should accumulate as many draft picks as possible in the process.</p><p>The Kings only get one first-rounder in this deal, but it allows the team to move forward and start a new era without LaVine’s mega contract on the books. Plus, the first-round pick that they add is in the 2025 NBA Draft, meaning the team could select a building block piece in this draft despite the fact that they owe the Atlanta Hawks a pick this year.</p><p>Trading Fox wasn’t enough, and neither will trading LaVine. The Kings need to look for trades involving DeRozan and Sabonis as well.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Heat offseason trade proposal lands Zach LaVine after Kings eliminated from playoffs

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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">NBA</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/sacramento-kings/kings-news-monte-mcnair-fired-immediately-after-play-in-loss-mavericks">Sacramento Kings announced the dismissal of general manager Monte McNair</a> following a <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/sacramento-kings/kings-news-demar-derozan-admission-play-in-loss-mavericks">120-106 loss to the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA Play-In Tournament</a> on Wednesday night. The move comes amid growing internal tension regarding recent personnel decisions and the team’s direction.</p><p>According to a report by Sam Amick and Anthony Slater of The Athletic, McNair did not support firing head coach Mike Brown and had <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6286283/2025/04/17/kings-general-manager-monte-mcnair-fired/" rel="noopener">reservations</a> about the franchise’s pursuit of All-Star wings DeMar DeRozan and Zach LaVine.</p><p>“McNair didn’t want to fire Brown, league sources said, and there are internal questions about whether he really wanted to sign DeRozan or trade for LaVine,” the report stated.</p><p>DeRozan was signed last offseason to a three-year, $73.8 million deal in free agency. LaVine was acquired as part of a multi-team trade centered around the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/sacramento-kings/kings-news-deaaron-fox-trade-spurs-zach-lavine-kings">Kings’ decision to send De’Aaron Fox to the San Antonio Spurs</a> prior to this year’s trade deadline.</p><h2><b>Tensions with ownership, loss of power led to Monte McNair’s exit after Play-In loss to Mavericks</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Zach-LaVine-8-reacts-after-scoring-a-basket-during-the-second-quarter-against-the-Dallas-Mavericks.jpg"><figcaption>© Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>The piece also described a growing rift between McNair and the Kings’ ownership group, particularly over the role of interim head coach Doug Christie. Majority owner Vivek Ranadivé is reportedly a strong supporter of Christie, further complicating McNair’s standing within the organization.</p><p>McNair, who joined the Kings in September 2020 after 13 years with the Houston Rockets, oversaw a breakthrough campaign in 2022-23 that ended the Kings’ 17-year playoff drought. That performance earned him NBA Executive of the Year honors. However, the Kings failed to make the playoffs in the two seasons that followed, despite splashy roster moves and the trade of their franchise cornerstone.</p><p>The report added that McNair had gradually lost his “decision-making power” in recent months, a dynamic that contributed to his departure from the franchise. It was described as a mutual parting, though multiple signs point to diminishing authority within Sacramento’s front office structure.</p><h2><b>Kings face pivotal offseason with GM search and coaching decision looming</b></h2><p>With McNair out, the Kings are expected to begin the search for a new general manager who will have input on the team’s next head coach. While no official decision has been made, Christie is reportedly in a strong position to retain the job on a permanent basis.</p><p>“Team sources said Christie is well-positioned to keep the job,” the report noted, though Christie himself acknowledged he has received no formal commitment.</p><p>Christie led Sacramento to a 27-24 record after taking over from Brown midseason. The team ended the year at 40-42, following a 13-18 start that included a five-game losing streak in late December.</p><p>Looking ahead, McNair may not be out of the NBA for long. He has longstanding ties with both the Houston Rockets and Philadelphia 76ers, and could be a candidate for front office roles with either organization. McNair previously worked alongside Rockets general manager Rafael Stone and maintains a close relationship with Sixers executive Daryl Morey, under whom he worked in Houston.</p><p>McNair’s departure marks another significant shift for a Kings franchise still searching for long-term stability after decades of front office turnover and playoff frustration.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

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2024-25 SEASON STATS
PTS	REB	AST	BLK	STL
23.8	4.6	4.5	0.2	0.9

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