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Kings' Zach LaVine: Shines offensively in double-double
Zach LaVine logged 32 points (12-24 FG, 5-12 3Pt, 3-3 FT), two rebounds, 10 assists and three steals across 45 minutes during Thursday's 140-133 overtime loss to the Pelicans.LaVine put on a show for Sacramento in Thursday's contest, putting forth his best outing in a Sacramento Kings uniform thus far by leading all players in scoring, threes made, assists and steals in a well-rounded performance. LaVine matched a season-high assist total in the contest, a mark he has now recorded twice. He has surpassed the 30-point mark in 14 contests, his first with Sacramento.
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Kings' Zach LaVine: Hits for 22 in Saturday's win
Zach LaVine posted 22 points (7-14 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 7-7 FT), four rebounds, five assists and one steal across 37 minutes during Saturday's 123-118 win over the Pelicans.The 29-year-old wing produced 22 points for the second straight game as he begins to get comfortable with the Sacramento Kings. LaVine has attempted 15.3 FGs, 5.7 FTs and 6.7 three-pointers a game in his three appearances for Sacramento so far, volume comparable to his usual usage in Chicago, which should be reassuring to GMs with fantasy shares in him who may have been worried how he would fit alongside Domantas Sabonis, DeMar DeRozan and Malik Monk.
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Kings' Zach LaVine: Finds rhythm Thursday
Zach LaVine registered 22 points (8-19 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 3-4 FT), four rebounds, one assist and one block over 37 minutes during Thursday's 108-102 loss to the Trail Blazers.After a disappointing Sacramento Kings debut Wednesday that included an 0-for-4 performance from three-point range, LaVine looked more comfortable in his second game with his new club. The 29-year-old wing is still trying to figure out how he best fits in the Sacramento lineup alongside DeMar DeRozan, Malik Monk and Domantas Sabonis, and LaVine could eventually take on a bigger distribution role. However, he doesn't appear to be headed for a decline in his shot volume.
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Kings' Zach LaVine: Limited to 13 points in debut
Zach LaVine (personal) logged 13 points (4-13 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 5-6 FT), three assists, one rebound and one steal over 31 minutes during Wednesday's 130-111 loss to the Magic.Before he was traded to the Sacramento Kings on Sunday, LaVine had missed the Bulls' most previous three games while observing the birth of his child. He wasn't available for the Kings' 116-114 win over the Timberwolves on Monday, but LaVine joined his new team and made his debut Wednesday, slotting into the starting spot in the backcourt that was vacated by De'Aaron Fox being traded to San Antonio. While LaVine took on sizable minutes right off the bat for his new squad, he struggled to find his shooting touch as the Magic trounced the Kings. LaVine may have a bit of an adjustment period in Sacramento, but he should eventually settle into a similarly high-usage role that he enjoyed during his time with the Bulls.
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Kings' Zach LaVine: Left off injury report
Zach LaVine (personal/recently traded) isn't on the injury report for Wednesday's game versus the Magic.LaVine missed three straight contests due to personal reasons before being sidelined Monday due to his trade from Chicago to Sacramento still being finalized. However, it appears that the star forward will be able to make his Sacramento Kings debut Wednesday and should slide into the starting lineup.
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Kings' Zach LaVine: Slated to debut Wednesday
Zach LaVine (personal) won't be available for Monday's game at Minnesota, but the Sacramento Kings anticipate him making his team debut Wednesday versus the Magic in Sacramento, Chris Biderman of The Sacramento Bee reports.Though the Kings, Bulls and Spurs finalized a blockbuster deal Monday that De'Aaron Fox to San Antonio, neither of Sacramento's two pickups in the deal -- LaVine and Sidy Cissoko -- will be asked to make the trip to Minnesota on short notice. LaVine -- who had missed the Bulls' last three games prior to being traded after observing the birth of his child -- could operate under a slight playing-time restriction Wednesday, but once he gets fully integrated with his new team, he should cover nearly all of the 35-plus minutes that Fox routinely played.
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Kings' Zach LaVine: Headed to Sacramento
The Sacramento Kings acquired Zach LaVine (personal), guard Sidy Cissoko, first-round picks in 2025, 2027 and 2031 and three second-round picks Sunday in a three-team trade also involving the Bulls and Spurs, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.The Bulls will receive center Zach Collins, guards Tre Jones and Kevin Huerter and a 2025 first-round pick in the deal, while guards De'Aaron Fox and Jordan McLaughlin will head to San Antonio. Before missing Chicago's last three games while welcoming a new child, LaVine averaged 24.0 points, 4.8 rebounds, 4.5 assists and 3.2 three-pointers in 34.1 minutes over his 42 appearances. In Sacramento, LaVine should essentially step into the big-minute role vacated by Fox, though LaVine will face more competition for usage than he did in Chicago with the Kings having center Domantas Sabonis, forward DeMar DeRozan and guard Malik Monk already on hand. LaVine is unlikely to join the Kings for their next game Monday in Minnesota, but he could be ready to make his team debut Wednesday versus the Magic in Sacramento.
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Bulls' Zach LaVine: Out Sunday, will return soon
Zach LaVine (personal) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Pistons.As expected, LaVine has been downgraded from doubtful to out and will miss a third straight game while he tends to a personal matter. His next chance to suit up will come Tuesday in Chicago against the Heat, and he's expected to join the team soon, per Julia Poe of the Chicago Tribune. Coby White, Josh Giddey, Lonzo Ball and Ayo Dosunmu should continue to start alongside Nikola Vucevic in a small-ball lineup for Chicago Bulls head coach Billy Donovan until LaVine is cleared to play again.
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Bulls' Zach LaVine: Doubtful for Sunday
Zach LaVine (personal) has been listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Pistons.LaVine has missed the last two games for the Chicago Bulls as he tends to his pregnant wife, as the couple is expecting their third child. The veteran scorer has played well when on the floor for Chicago this season, averaging 24.0 points per game. In his absence, the team has gone with Coby White and Josh Giddey at small forward, with Ayo Dosunmu at the four spot.
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Bulls' Zach LaVine: Set to miss three-game road trip
Chicago Bulls head coach Billy Donovan said after Monday's 129-121 win over the Nuggets that Zach LaVine is expected to miss the team's entire three-game road trip that begins Wednesday in Boston while he tends to a personal matter, Julia Poe of the Chicago Tribune reports. LaVine finished Monday's contest with 21 points (6-13 FG, 5-10 3Pt, 4-4 FT), six assists, three rebounds and two steals in 35 minutes.LaVine's wife, Hunter, recently announced via social media that the couple is expecting its third child, so the 29-year-old won't travel with the Bulls to Boston and will presumably remain out for games Friday in Toronto and Sunday in Detroit. Patrick Williams was moved to the bench Monday, but he'll be a top candidate to slide back into the starting five while LaVine is away from the team. LaVine should be ready to return to the lineup when the Bulls host the Heat on Feb. 4.