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• RotoWire RotoWire · Report · 4 h ago

  Zach LaVine: Scores 37 in loss — LaVine recorded 37 points (13-25 FG, 3-10 3Pt, 8-8 FT), five assists, two rebounds and two steals in 40 minutes during Sunday's 123-112 loss to the Grizzlies.

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• Podcast Locked On Kings host · Report · Oct 24

  Zach LaVine had 22 points on 6-of-15 shooting (3-of-9 from three), 5 rebounds and 2 steals against the Blazers. The host says he is also playing much better defense.

  “Despite loss, Darius Acuff Jr. and Domantas Sabonis quiet the CHEMISTRY ISSUE chatter” at 28:25 · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Kings host (unnamed) (reported), via Locked On NBA · Relayed report · Oct 24 around the league

  Portland beat Sacramento 128-120 in the Kings' home opener, and the Kings are 0-2. Darius Acuff Jr. scored a career-high 33, 22 of them in the second half. Sabonis had 27 points, 19 rebounds and 10 assists for his 69th career triple-double. LaVine scored 22. The Kings struggled to execute in crunch time.

  “BEST NBA NIGHT EVER! YOU HAD TO BE THERE!” at 29:09 · listen ↗

• Bluesky James Ham (@jameshamnba.bsky.social) · Report · Oct 22

  Ugly third quarter for the Kings. They trail 93-70 heading to the fourth. 20 points for Zach LaVine. 14 points and 15 rebounds for Sabonis. No other Kings player is in double figure scoring. Acuff is 3-of-21 from the field in his debut.

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• X Law Murray (@LawMurrayTheNU) · Report · Oct 21

  Kings are starting Darius Acuff Jr, Zach LaVine, Keegan Murray, De’Andre Hunter, Domantas Sabonis tonight at LA

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  also reported by James Ham, Locked On Kings

• Podcast Numbers on the Board host · Report · Oct 20 around the league

  A host recalls Simmons putting up roughly 15-8-8 in his last preseason game, and says he was linking up with Zach LaVine on lobs and back-door cuts.

  “The NBA Is Back! + We Draft Potential First Time All-Stars | Numbers On The Board” at 23:00 · listen ↗

• Podcast James Ham, Locked On Kings · Report · Oct 23

  The host says the Kings were 'lit up' by the Clippers in the opener. He calls Sabonis and Zach LaVine bright spots.

  “Can the Kings create MORE OPPORTUNITIES for Domantas Sabonis on the offensive end?” at 2:47 · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On NBA host · Analysis · Oct 22 around the league

  Gavin (inferred): Domantas Sabonis had 14 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists but took only five shots, and Gavin wants him to shoot more. Keegan Murray went 1-of-8. Zach LaVine was really the only one providing offense.

  “GAME NIGHT: Ant/LaMelo SHINE in Debut, Luka talks trash, Ty Jerome goes OFF” at 37:59 · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Kings · 5 points · Oct 22
  • Zach LaVine scored 28 points, 18 of them in the first half. He shot 10 for 19 and 3 of 8 from three, with 4 rebounds and 4 assists. at 16:19
  • The host describes Zach LaVine as being in a contract year, which gives him extra motivation this season. at 15:47
  • The host thought LaVine played well defensively and had some nice defensive moments, though not perfect. He says the Kings should keep going to LaVine until Acuff gets his NBA sea legs. at 25:53
  • Host opinion: despite the buzz around Acuff, LaVine and Sabonis are still the team's best two players, at least for now. He says the Kings' success this season starts with them. at 17:07
  • The host recalls that last season LaVine averaged a little under 30 over the first six games ('I think') and a little over 17 for the rest of the season. He says LaVine would say the Kings went away from him. at 18:49

  “Darius Acuff Jr. STRUGGLES WITH SHOT in season opener, Kings fall to Clippers” · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Kings · 3 points · Oct 19
  • Mark Jones thinks the LaVine–Acuff backcourt Zach LaVine and Darius Acuff Jr is still pretty solid, and that the front line needs much more tinkering without Simmons. name not confirmed at 17:23
  • Mark Jones thinks scoring will be okay. He calls Zach LaVine still the most prolific scorer, and says Acuff showed in the Golden State game he can hit mid-range jumpers coming off handoffs/DHOs from Sabonis. at 20:58
  • Mark Jones says LaVine has had a great camp and has been better defensively in preseason and five-on-five scrimmages, delivering the '25% more' that Scott (Perry) asked of him last year. Jones predicts the best version of LaVine this season. at 35:04

  “SEASON PREVIEW, can the Kings recover from Ben Simmons injury? With play-by-play voice Mark Jones” · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On NBA · Analysis · Oct 19 around the league

  James Hamm says the Kings are stuck in a rebuild with a couple of giant salaries they can't move. Hayes points to Zach LaVine's contract.

  “Ranking ALL 30 NBA Teams! Our Official 2026-27 Tier List” at 2:35 · listen ↗

• Podcast Hardwood Knocks host · Opinion · Oct 19 around the league

  Dan would want Kings players who matter beyond this season, Acuff, Raynaud, Emanuel Sharp and Clifford, on the floor in close games. He asks how Doug Christie will balance veterans Sabonis, LaVine and Monk against development.

  “1 Big Question For Every NBA Teams In The Western Conference” at 1:04:09 · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Kings host · Report · Oct 18

  At Sunday practice, media asked for Simmons, but at the last minute Domantas Sabonis and Zach LaVine spoke instead. Reporters were told Simmons had something to get to, which the host now says was an MRI.

  “Ben Simmons tears Achilles, handing Kings a CRUEL BLOW days before start of 2026-27 NBA season” at 2:07 · listen ↗

• X James Ham (@James_HamNBA) · Report · Oct 18

  Zach LaVine on building chemistry and getting everyone out on the court:

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• Podcast Locked On Kings · 9 points · Oct 17
  • News at 3:40 said Ben Simmons, Domantas Sabonis, Darius Acuff Jr., Precious Achiuwa, De'Andre Hunter and Zach LaVine would all play against the Spurs. at 2:29
  • The listed starters against the Spurs were Acuff, LaVine, Keegan Murray, Ben Simmons and Sabonis. at 2:48
  • LaVine played 39 games last season and missed 43 after pinky surgery to repair a tendon (mallet finger). The host says he looks great now. at 4:35
  • Doug Christie kept his starting five on the floor much longer than the host expected; the starters, including LaVine, played most of the first half. at 7:46
  • Second-half opening group: Simmons at point guard with Emanuel Sharp, LaVine, Hunter and Sabonis. The host says it looked a little better, with similar results. at 10:41
  • Several returning players got to 25, 26 or 30 minutes; LaVine reached 30 minutes. at 8:28
  • Simmons and LaVine connected, including a half-court alley-oop for a dunk. The host thinks Simmons can create open catch-and-shoot threes for Acuff and Murray. at 18:22
  • LaVine had 20 points, 3 steals, 3 assists and 3 rebounds in 30 minutes, shooting 6-of-12 from the field, 1-of-5 from three and 7-of-7 from the line. at 29:14
  • The host says LaVine has had a very nice camp and preseason and is the one player clearly ready for the 2026-27 season. The Kings need his scoring to take pressure off Acuff. at 28:36

  “STARTERS REVEALED? Kings fall to 0-5 for the preseason, but did we finally see their starting five?” · listen ↗

• X Jeff McDonald (@JMcDonald_SAEN) · Report · Oct 16

  Zach LaVine tee'd up by referee Brent Haskill. LaVine earned it. That $2000 fine is going to come out to about $250 per F-bomb.

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• X James Ham (@James_HamNBA) · Report · Oct 16

  Kings hammered by the Spurs in the first quarter, trail 42-18. Zach LaVine leads with 8 points. Kings shoot 26.1% from the field and look out of sync.

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• Podcast Locked On Kings · 3 points · Oct 16
  • host's source (reported): According to the host's source, Zach LaVine was always planned to play some but not all of the five preseason games, so Tuesday was a scheduled game off. at 8:55
  • Host says Zach LaVine is 100% healthy, has had no injuries, and is expected to be ready for the season opener next week. at 10:17
  • The host has heard that Zach LaVine looks great in training camp and solid in games, and has become more vocal, taking on more of a leadership role. at 9:39

  “Kings set to finish preseason schedule, will we see the STARTING FIVE or more injuries?” · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Kings host · Report · Oct 14

  Darius Acuff Jr, Keegan Murray and Zach LaVine have each hit a couple of threes in the preseason.

  “Have the Sacramento Kings made DEFENSIVE STRIDES during the preseason?” at 10:06 · listen ↗

• Podcast James Ham, Locked On Kings · Report · Oct 14

  Eight Kings sat out the Tuesday preseason game against Portland: Darius Acuff Jr., Zach LaVine, De'Andre Hunter, Ben Simmons, Malik Monk, Domantas Sabonis, Maxime Raynaud and Dylan Cardwell.

  “Kings continue to play with a DEPLETED ROSTER, will they be healthy in time for the season opener?” at 3:04 · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Kings · 2 points · Oct 13
  • James Ham: The host has liked what he has seen defensively from Acuff Jr. and LaVine in some preseason games. at 9:40
  • James Ham: The host expects Simmons, Sabonis and Acuff to draw defenders, leaving Murray and LaVine wide open on many nights. at 21:45

  “Is Ben Simmons an OPENING NIGHT STARTER for the Sacramento Kings?” · listen ↗

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