LaVine’s Option Puts Kings in Tough Spot

Zach LaVine’s nearly $50M player option looms large for the Sacramento Kings, trapping them in a tough spot: either pay him to sit, use him offensively, or find a trade. Built into a defense-first roster that doesn’t suit his game, LaVine’s value is slipping — and the Kings must choose wisely before the 2026-27 season begins. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a12cb4baf2f199af