“I have a lot of control. I\u2019ll go back and talk to my representative and figure out what\u2019s the best course of action. I think that goes along with him as ‘what\u2019s most important to you right now and what makes sense?’ Obviously, having a player option is a good thing in my camp. We\u2019ll go back and look at everything, look at all the scenarios, watch the playoffs, and see what happens,” LaVine said.<\/p>\n
Keep in mind, this was LaVine’s answer when asked if Sacramento is a place he sees himself staying in the long-term. Of course, he is not expected to leave $49 million on the table by hitting free agency this summer, but that still does not mean he will be in Sacramento<\/a> by the start of the 2026-27 season.<\/p>\n LaVine’s uncertain future<\/p>\n With no real word on whether he wants to stay in Sacramento, LaVine is keeping fans wondering what is next for him. When asked what his priorities are moving forward, LaVine made it clear that he wants to win. <\/p>\n “I mean, where I’m at in my career, we want to win. I’ll speak for myself, obviously,” LaVine said. “It wasn’t the year we wanted, and it wasn’t the year I wanted individually. But, you know, take the cards that you’re dealt and you keep moving forward. … You go into the offseason, reevaluate, and you go from there.”<\/p>\n Feb 6, 2026; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings guard Zach LaVine (8) drives to the basket against Los Angeles Clippers forward Derrick Jones Jr. (5) during the first quarter at Golden 1 Center. | Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images<\/p>\n LaVine has been involved in trade rumors since last offseason, but of course, no deal was made. This summer, however, could be much different.<\/p>\n Even if LaVine opts into his player option, as expected, the Kings could have the option to trade him. An offensive player of his caliber on an expiring deal could entice a few teams across the league to engage in talks with Scott Perry, especially if he seems willing to sign a team-friendly contract extension with whatever franchise might want him.<\/p>\n LaVine is making the right decision by heading into the offseason with his options open, but it would be shocking if he walked away from $49 million, just because he does not want to play for the Kings for another season. The deadline for his player option<\/a> is June 29, so he has plenty of time to evaluate his future.<\/p>\n![\"Sacramento](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/01kp6j4dy599swgdvbpc.jpg\" "\\"Sacramento")
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