LaVine logged 26 points (10-17 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds, two assists and one steal across 26 minutes in Thursday's 137-96 loss to Memphis.
LaVine delivered a bounce-back performance after totaling just 16 points and shooting 7-for-17 from the field in his previous two games. The veteran swingman was the only Kings player to score more than 12 points en route to his ninth 20-plus-point outing through 14 regular-season appearances. He should remain one of the team's top options on the offensive end, though he has struggled to contribute in other categories besides points and triples so far this season.
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Kings' Zach LaVine: Starting, actually
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LaVine is part of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Thunder, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
The Kings' initial starting lineup didn't include LaVine, but a revised version has LaVine sharing the floor with Russell Westbrook, DeMar DeRozan, Precious Achiuwa and Drew Eubanks. LaVine has started all of his 12 appearances this season, though he saw a season-low 25 minutes in Sunday's loss to the Spurs.
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Kings' Zach LaVine: Coming off bench
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LaVine isn't part of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Thunder.
The Kings have lost six straight games and have allowed over 120 points in each contest. Head Coach Doug Christie will test out a new starting five Wednesday night, rolling out Russell Westbrook, Malik Monk, DeMar DeRozan, Precious Achiuwa and Drew Eubanks. LaVine played a season-low 25 minutes in Sacramento's most recent game.
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Kings' Zach LaVine: Scores 25 points vs. Minny
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LaVine logged 25 points (8-17 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 5-5 FT), six rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal over 36 minutes during Friday's 124-110 loss to Minnesota.
Russell Westbrook and Domantas Sabonis might have stolen the headlines in what was another defeat for the Kings, but LaVine posted another strong showing as a reliable scoring weapon on a struggling team. This was LaVine's seventh game with at least 25 points in his 11 appearances this season, and his role as one of the Kings' go-to options on offense won't change no matter how much the team struggles. This was also a big bounce-back performance for LaVine, who had scored no more than 15 points in three of his previous four outings.
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Kings' Zach LaVine: Not listed on injury report
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LaVine (thigh) is not listed on the injury report ahead of Friday's game in Minnesota.
LaVine missed the second leg of a back-to-back set Wednesday with a minor thigh issue, but he'll be back out there with his usual minutes Friday night. His return should result in Russell Westbrook heading back to the second unit, while Keon Ellis will likely see a reduction in minutes.
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Kings' Zach LaVine: Won't play Wednesday
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LaVine won't play Wednesday against the Hawks with a right thigh contusion.
LaVine logged 35 minutes in Tuesday's loss to the Nuggets and finished with 12 points on 5-of-12 shooting. The Kings will hold him out for the second leg of this back-to-back set, and this could simply be a maintenance day for the veteran guard. Malik Monk (ankle) is questionable, so the Kings may need Dennis Schroder and Russell Westbrook to shoulder increased workloads.
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Kings' Zach LaVine: Team-high 26 not enough Sunday
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LaVine racked up 26 points (10-17 FG, 6-9 3Pt), four rebounds, two assists and one steal across 30 minutes during Sunday's 144-117 loss to the Timberwolves.
After a couple of quiet shooting performances sandwiched around Tuesday's scratch due to a back issue, LaVine looked more like his usual self Sunday as the veteran wing led the Kings in scoring and sank nearly half of the team's 13 total three-pointers. LaVine has topped 25 points in six of his nine appearances this season, averaging 25.2 points, 3.4 threes, 3.3 boards and 2.0 assists while shooting 52.7 percent from the floor, 90.9 percent from the charity stripe and 43.1 percent from beyond the arc.
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Kings' Zach LaVine: Regresses with nine points in loss
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LaVine provided nine points (3-5 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), two rebounds, two assists and one steal over 29 minutes during Friday's 132-101 loss to the Thunder.
LaVine posted his lowest total of the season during the blowout loss, and the result marked his only single-digit scoring total as well. Friday's game was an outlier, as the veteran is currently averaging 25.1 points per game and is often the Kings' leader in the box score.
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Kings' Zach LaVine: Back in action Friday
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LaVine (back) has been cleared for Friday's game against Oklahoma City, Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee reports.
LaVine missed Wednesday's matchup against the Warriors while dealing with a back issue. However, he'll be back on the court for Friday's action and will be eager to build upon a strong start to the 2025-26 campaign. He's averaging 27.4 points, 3.4 rebounds and 2.0 assists in 37.0 minutes across seven games.
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Kings' Zach LaVine: Unavailable for Wednesday
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LaVine (back) will not play Wednesday against the Warriors, Marc J. Spears of ESPN.com reports.
Similar to Domantas Sabonis (ribs), LaVine was unable to shake his questionable tag for Wednesday. For now, LaVine can be considered day-to-day ahead of Friday's matchup with the Thunder. Keon Ellis and Malik Monk could both be more involved Wednesday and could see a bump in fantasy appeal.
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Kings' Zach LaVine: Questionable for Wednesday
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LaVine (back) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Warriors.
LaVine played through the back issue Monday, but he was held to a season-low 15 points on 4-11 shooting. We should get another update following Wednesday's shootaround, but if LaVine is forced to the sidelines, Keon Ellis could get a spot-start.
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Kings' Zach LaVine: Available for Monday
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LaVine (back) is available for Monday's game against the Nuggets, Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee reports.
LaVine popped up as questionable on the injury report, but he'll play through the issue Monday with no word of any restrictions. The guard has been red hot to open the regular season with averages of 29.5 points, 3.7 three-pointers, 3.2 rebounds and 1.7 assists through six outings.
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Kings' Zach LaVine: Iffy for Monday
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LaVine is questionable for Monday's game against the Nuggets due to lower-back soreness.
LaVine put up his fifth 30-point game of the season Saturday against the Bucks, but he finds himself dealing with a back injury ahead of Monday's bout. If he is unable to play, Keon Ellis and Nique Clifford could see expanded roles with Malik Monk (personal) already ruled out.
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Kings' Zach LaVine: Another 30-point game Saturday
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LaVine produced 31 points (8-17 FG, 6-13 3Pt, 9-10 FT), four rebounds, two assists and one steal in 39 minutes during Saturday's 135-133 win over the Bucks.
LaVine continued his scoring binge to open the new campaign, posting his fifth 30-point effort through just six appearances. The star guard will likely cool down a bit at some point, but fantasy managers have to be pleased with his productivity thus far. LaVine has averaged 29.5 points, 3.2 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 3.7 three-pointers per game, shooting 53.0 percent from the floor, 40.0 percent from deep and 94.3 percent from the foul line.
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Kings' Zach LaVine: Secures fourth 30-point game
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LaVine closed with 30 points (12-19 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 4-4 FT), three rebounds, three assists and two steals in 36 minutes during Wednesday's 126-113 loss to Chicago.
It's easy for LaVine to find his scoring groove, and he did exactly that against his former team to the tune of 30 points. Coach Doug Christie is currently playing LaVine 36.6 minutes per game, the ninth most in the league. The 12-year pro is converting that playing time to 29.2 points per game thus far.
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Kings' Zach LaVine: Active from deep in loss
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LaVine had 23 points (6-13 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 7-7 FT), four rebounds and three assists in 35 minutes during Tuesday's 107-101 loss to the Thunder.
LaVine saw his streak of three straight 30-point games snapped Tuesday, taking just 13 shots after attempting 18 or more in each of his first three outings. Despite the dip in scoring, the 30-year-old continued to light it up from deep, hitting four three-pointers for the third consecutive contest. Through four games, LaVine is averaging 29.0 points, 3.0 rebounds and 1.3 assists, thriving as a high-volume scorer but offering limited production in other areas.
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Kings' Zach LaVine: Drops 32 in Sunday's loss
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LaVine recorded 32 points (12-24 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 4-4 FT) and four rebounds in 40 minutes during Sunday's 127-120 loss to the Lakers.
The 30-year-old has come out of the gates flying in 2025-26, scoring at least 30 points in three straight games to begin his first full season with the Kings. LaVine isn't doing much else other than scoring, however, averaging 31.0 points, 3.3 threes and 2.7 boards while shooting 53.0 percent from the floor and 35.7 percent from beyond the arc.
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Kings' Zach LaVine: Good to go vs. LAL
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LaVine (illness) is available for Sunday's game against the Lakers, James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento reports.
LaVine will shed his questionable tag and suit up against the Lakers. The 30-year-old swingman has posted at least 30 points in each of the Kings' two regular-season games thus far, averaging 30.5 points, 2.0 rebounds and 1.0 assists while shooting 54.8 percent from the field in 36.0 minutes per contest.
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Kings' Zach LaVine: Questionable for Sunday
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LaVine (illness) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Lakers.
LaVine is under the weather and could miss the Kings' third regular-season game. If the 30-year-old swingman is unable to suit up against Los Angeles, Malik Monk and Keon Ellis are candidates for an uptick in minutes, while Devin Carter could enter the rotation.
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Kings' Zach LaVine: Pours in 31 points
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LaVine closed Friday's 105-104 victory over the Jazz with 31 points (10-18 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 7-7 FT), two rebounds, one assist and one block across 37 minutes.
LaVine broke the 30-point threshold for a second consecutive game, capping off a spectacular start for the veteran. This is a feat he accomplished twice last season, with last season's record set at three consecutive 30-point games. He'll try to tie the milestone against the Lakers over the weekend.
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