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<\/p>\nAfter the Sacramento Kings limped to a 22-60 finish, Zach LaVine acknowledged at his end-of-season press conference that the coming months will bring reflection \u2014 and potentially a significant decision about his future.<\/p>\n
LaVine, who has a $49 million player option for the 2026-27 season, said he\u2019s approaching the offseason with a focus on reassessment after a year that fell well short of expectations.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhere I\u2019m at my career is, you know, we want to win,\u201d LaVine said. \u201cIt\u2019s not the year that you want individually, but you take the cards that you dealt, and you keep moving forward.\u201d<\/p>\n
Acquired in the February 2025 blockbuster deal that sent De\u2019Aaron Fox to the San Antonio Spurs, Zach LaVine was entering his second season with Sacramento, hoping to help reposition the franchise as a postseason contender.<\/p>\n
Instead, injuries and inconsistency plagued the roster throughout the year. LaVine appeared in just 39 games before suffering a tendon tear in his right pinky finger that required season-ending surgery in February.<\/p>\n
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More on Kings guard Zach LaVine<\/p>\n
\u201cI think it\u2019s hard not to play what ifs,\u201d Zach LaVine said. \u201cYou know, we do that a lot, especially as competitors.\u201d Still, he emphasized the importance of looking ahead. \u201cYou reevaluate yourself. You reevaluate what you can do better. I think you always start there, and then you look outward.\u201d<\/p>\n
Before the injury, LaVine averaged 19.2 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 2.3 assists while shooting 48 percent from the field and 39 percent from three-point range \u2014 matching his career average from beyond the arc over 12 NBA seasons.<\/p>\n
Despite the team\u2019s struggles, LaVine said the locker room remained connected. \u201cThis team actually was a group of really good guys that really got along and, you know, never really quit,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
With control over his future, LaVine did not clarify whether Sacramento is his long-term home, but acknowledged the leverage his contract provides.<\/p>\n
\u201cI have a lot of control, you know?\u201d he said. \u201cObviously, having player options, you know, it\u2019s a good thing in my camp.\u201d<\/p>\n
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LaVine said he plans to consult with his representation, Rich Paul of Klutch Sports, and consider all variables.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019ll go back and look at everything. Look at all the scenarios,\u201d he said. \u201cWatch the playoffs and see what happens.\u201d<\/p>\n
As for his recovery, LaVine said his finger rehab is nearly complete.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s good,\u201d he said. \u201cAnd I was getting better. I\u2019m pretty close to being able to do everything I need to do.\u201d<\/p>\n
Whether Zach LaVine ultimately opts into his deal or tests free agency, his comments made clear that winning \u2014 and the right situation \u2014 will loom large in his decision.<\/p>\n
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