If Zach LaVine wants to find his way to a stronger team after his time with the Sacramento Kings ends, he has to keep this pace up for 82 games.
Writer Ian Goodwillie argues that Zach LaVine's strong scoring start with the Sacramento Kings is primarily an audition for his next NBA franchise. The Kings opened the 2026-2027 season with an 0-3 record amid multiple injuries, and Goodwillie believes Sacramento is unlikely to be a contender this year.
LaVine is averaging 29.0 points per game on 49.2% shooting entering the final year of his contract. With free agency approaching, Goodwillie notes that the veteran guard must sustain this high level of play to attract interest from existing championship contenders before his contract expires.
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