The Sacramento Kings are experiencing a Zach LaVine issue that is familiar for the Chicago Bulls.
As the Kings navigate through a rebuild, they would be wise to try and move off LaVine, just as the Kings did two years ago. However, they’ll find it difficult to do so.
According to the NBA analyst Zach Lowe, the Kings aren’t going to get much–if anything–for the former Bulls star.
Ex-Bulls Star Stuck With Same Issues On Kings
GettySACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 06: Zach Lavine #8 of the Sacramento Kings stands on the court during their game against the Dallas Mavericks at Golden 1 Center on January 06, 2026 in Sacramento, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
âTheyâre not getting anything [for Zach LaVine],” the analyst said on The Zach Lowe Show.
“Sabonis, theyâll get something. It wonât be like a dump, where they have to attach things, but LaVine is a dump. Sabonis, youâre not getting anything thatâs like, oh wow, this young prospect thatâs very exciting. Youâre not getting that. You are just getting something thatâs a little less damaging and some seconds or something.â
GettyMIAMI, FLORIDA – DECEMBER 06: Zach LaVine #8 of the Sacramento Kings drives against Bam Adebayo #13 of the Miami Heat during the first quarter of the game at Kaseya Center on December 06, 2025 in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images)
LaVine just wrapped up his 12th season in the NBA. While the veteran forward has been in the game long enough to want to compete, the Kings are unlikely to find value for LaVine in the trade market if they want to help the 30-year-old get to a contender.
Over his decade-plus career, LaVine played three seasons for the Minnesota Timberwolves and eight years for the Bulls.
GettyMIAMI, FLORIDA – DECEMBER 06: Zach LaVine #8 of the Sacramento Kings drives against Jahmir Young #17 of the Miami Heat during the first quarter of the game at Kaseya Center on December 06, 2025 in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images)
With Chicago, LaVine averaged 24.2 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 4.3 assists.
Last season, LaVine averaged 19.2 points (39.0% from three), 2.8 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per game with the Kings.
The numbers remain intriguing, but LaVine is still working with his five-year, $215.1 million contract he signed with the Bulls. LaVine’s player option is costing $48.9 million for the 2026-2027 NBA season.
If the Kings want to move on, they might have to agree to a buyout with the veteran center. In that case, LaVine would be free to sign anywhere for the minimum. So far, the Kings don’t seem willing to put him on the free agency market.
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