Zach Lavine Commits to Kings With $49M Contract Option

WHO:

Newsweek - Zach LaVine, veteran guard, Sacramento Kings

NY Post - Zach LaVine, Sacramento Kings, ESPN's Shams Charania

RealGM Basketball - Zach LaVine, Sacramento Kings, Chicago Bulls

WHAT:

Newsweek - Zach LaVine is opting into his $49 million player option.

NY Post - LaVine has exercised his $49 million player option for the 2026-27 season.

RealGM Basketball - LaVine is picking up his $48.9 million player option with the Kings.

RealGM Basketball - LaVine averaged 19.2 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 2.3 assists last season.

WHERE:

Newsweek - Sacramento Kings

NY Post - Sacramento

RealGM Basketball - Sacramento Kings, Chicago Bulls

WHEN:

NY Post - The decision keeps LaVine under contract for at least one more year.

RealGM Basketball - LaVine was acquired by the Kings from the Chicago Bulls after the 2025 trade deadline.

RealGM Basketball - LaVine appeared in just 39 games last season.

WHY:

NY Post - LaVine's decision comes after months of trade speculation and uncertainty surrounding his future.

HOW:

RealGM Basketball - LaVine shot 48% from the field, including 39% on three-pointers.

(UPDATED June 29, 2026 19:32 UTC)

Zach LaVine has opted into his $49 million player option for the upcoming 2026-27 season with the Sacramento Kings, a decision that comes after months of trade speculation regarding his future. Last season, LaVine averaged 19.2 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 2.3 assists while shooting 48% from the field, including 39% from beyond the arc. Acquired from the Chicago Bulls after the 2025 trade deadline, LaVine will remain under contract with the Kings for at least one more year.