The Sacramento Kings rejected Zach LaVine’s trade request to the Atlanta Hawks during the offseason, NBA Insider Jake Fischer reported The Stein Line. LaVine’s Klutch Sports representatives explored a deal that would have sent him to Atlanta in exchange for Trae Young, but Sacramento declined to proceed with the trade.
LaVine, 30, is in the fourth year of a five-year, $215 million contract with a player option for the final season. This year he is averaging 20.2 points, 3.0 rebounds and 3.0 assists over 25 games while shooting 48.4% from the field and 38.6% from three games.
The Kings will rely on LaVine alongside DeMar DeRozan, who is averaging 18.4 points and 3.4 assists, and Domantas Sabonis who is contributing 17.2 points and 12.3 rebounds. Keegan Murray adds 14.6 points per game, while veteran Russell Westbrook contributes 14.5 points and 6.6 rebounds in 37 games.
Sacramento is 8-29, near the bottom in the Western Conference, trailing opponents in points per game by nearly 12. LaVine’s scoring prowess and veteran leadership remain front and center as the franchise undergoes a rebuilding season.
Atlanta, which sits 10th in the Eastern Conference at 17-21, is relying on Trae Young’s 19.3 points and 8.9 assists per game. Jalen Johnson contributes 23.7 points and 10.4 rebounds, and Nickeil Alexander-Walker adds 20.5 points.
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