Sacramento Kings star Zach LaVine -- who was acquired in a trade with the Chicago Bulls this past season -- is looking to lead the team to a playoff run in 2025-26. The Kings were eliminated by the Dallas Mavericks in the 2025 NBA Play-In Tournament, but they could take a step forward during the upcoming campaign. Following the season -- regardless of the Kings' outcome -- LaVine will have an important contract decision to make.
LaVine has a player option worth around $49 million for the 2026-27 season. He will be 31 next summer, so opting into the contract will certainly be a realistic option.