According to Chris Haynes, Sacramento Kings guard Zach LaVine (hand) will undergo season-ending surgery on his hand. LaVine missed the last three games before the All-Star break due to this issue. It appears to be more serious than they expected, and now LaVine won't suit up during the second half of the season. In 39 games, LaVine averaged 19.2 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 2.3 assists in 31.4 minutes per game. He has a player option worth nearly $50 million for the 2026-2027 campaign. It's almost guaranteed that LaVine will accept that option, but the Kings might attempt to trade him in the off-season. In the meantime, Nique Clifford should remain in the starting five for the rest of the season. The rookie guard has been inconsistent as a scoring option, but is worth rostering in certain formats with LaVine no longer in the picture.

Sacramento Kings guard/forward Zach LaVine (finger) will be held out for a third consecutive game on Wednesday versus the Utah Jazz. Health issues have plagued LaVine all season, and he is currently nursing a finger injury. With Russell Westbrook (ankle) and Malik Monk (illness) also missing from the backcourt rotation, Devin Carter, Nique Clifford, and Daeqwon Plowden have larger roles. Carter is the safest fantasy option among the three players, though Clifford demonstrated his ability to get hot with a career-high 30 points against Cleveland on Saturday.

Sacramento Kings guard/forward Zach LaVine (finger) won't play on Monday night against the New Orleans Pelicans. Due to a sore finger, LaVine missed the second leg of a back-to-back on Saturday against Cleveland and will now be out for a second consecutive contest. Sacramento has also lost Malik Monk (illness) and De'Andre Hunter (eye), boosting the fantasy value of Nique Clifford, Daeqwon Plowden, and Devin Carter. All three played well on Saturday, though Clifford made the biggest impact with a career-high 30 points.

Sacramento Kings guard Zach LaVine (finger) won't play on Saturday versus Cleveland. He was ruled out because of a sore finger, although he may just be simply sitting out the second of a back-to-back to rest. With Domantas Sabonis (back) and De'Andre Hunter (eye) also unavailable, DeMar DeRozan and Russell Westbrook are the favorites to lead the team in scoring, at least on paper. However, there's just as good of a chance that guys like Nique Clifford, Maxime Raynaud, Devin Carter, and Dylan Cardwell could be more productive.

Sacramento Kings guard/forward Zach LaVine (back) will come off the bench in Thursday's matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers. LaVine is back in the lineup following a two-game absence, and he was expected to reclaim his starting position from Nique Clifford. Clifford, however, keeps his place with the starters and will open the game alongside Dennis Schroder, DeMar DeRozan, Precious Achiuwa, and Domantas Sabonis. Schroder is filling in for Russell Westbrook (foot). LaVine last came off the bench in two games during the 2023-24 campaign.

Sacramento Kings guard/forward Zach LaVine (back) is not listed on the injury report for Thursday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers. The former dunk champion is set to return to the lineup after missing two contests due to a back issue. Nique Clifford started in his absence and will return to a bench role on Thursday night. LaVine has not been a good fit in Sacramento, averaging 19.5 points and a career-low 2.3 assists per game this season. In January, he has been limited to 18.0 points per game despite shooting 43.3 percent from downtown.

Sacramento Kings guard/forward Zach LaVine (back) was downgraded from questionable to out on Tuesday for this team's matchup at Madison Square Garden against the Knicks. This will be the 30-year-old's second straight absence due to a sore lower back, and when he missed Sunday's game, Nique Clifford stepped in and produced 15 points and three assists in 33 minutes. Clifford doesn't typically get as much usage as LaVine, opening up more opportunities for DeMar DeRozan, Domantas Sabonis, Dennis Schroder, and Russell Westbrook, especially with Malik Monk (ankle) also ruled out for Tuesday's matchup.

Sacramento Kings guard/forward Zach LaVine (back) is considered questionable for Tuesday's tilt against the New York Knicks. He may have to skip a second straight game due to a sore lower back. LaVine's absence on Sunday against the Detroit Pistons resulted in Nique Clifford getting his fourth career start. The 23-year-old rookie had a good outing, scoring 15 points on 2-for-4 three-point shooting and grabbing three assists across 33 minutes of action. He will probably remain in the first unit if LaVine doesn't return against the Knicks. Additionally, LaVine's absence allows the rest of the group to make more plays offensively.

Sacramento Kings guard/forward Zach LaVine (back) is questionable for Sunday's matchup against Detroit after being a late addition to the injury report with lower-back soreness. His status is a key swing factor for Sacramento's rotation. If LaVine sits, Malik Monk would be in line for a sizable usage bump after averaging 18.5 points, 3.5 assists, and 2.0 rebounds over his last four games while shooting 54.0 percent from the field. Dennis Schroder would also see expanded minutes, but remains a volatile, matchup-driven option.

Sacramento Kings guard/forward Zach LaVine (ankle) will be sidelined for a seventh consecutive game on Tuesday night against the Los Angeles Clippers. He has been out since Dec. 14 due to a sprained left ankle. LaVine's next chance to return will come on Thursday against the Boston Celtics. Without him in the lineup, Keon Ellis and Nique Clifford receive more playing opportunities. Despite being an afterthought for most of the season, Ellis has started in back-to-back contests. However, the 25-year-old has produced two very different performances and is far from a safe bet to fill the box score on Tuesday night.

Sacramento Kings guard Zach LaVine (ankle) will be re-evaluated in one week. He's already missed three games as a result of a sprained left ankle. Fortunately, he's progressing, although the latest update means he won't suit up for upcoming meetings with the Pistons, Mavericks, Lakers, and Clippers, at the very least. With Domantas Sabonis (knee) also sidelined, DeMar DeRozan and Keegan Murray will need to do even more of the heavy lifting on the offensive end. Russell Westbrook, averaging 14.9 points, 7.7 assists, 7.6 boards, and 1.6 steals in 23 starts this season, should also continue to benefit statistically while LaVine isn't on the floor.

Sacramento Kings guard/forward Zach LaVine (ankle) will miss a fourth consecutive game on Tuesday against the Detroit Pistons. The team announced last Tuesday that LaVine had been diagnosed with a moderate left ankle sprain and would be re-evaluated in one week, but he has already been officially ruled out for the meeting with Detroit. LaVine's next opportunity to return will come during a back-to-back set this weekend against the Dallas Mavericks and Los Angeles Lakers. In LaVine's absence, Precious Achiuwa has joined the starting lineup, but his fantasy production has been modest.

Sacramento Kings guard/forward Zach LaVine (ankle) will be re-evaluated in one week, Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee reports. The two-time All-Star injured his left ankle in Sunday's loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. LaVine also recently dealt with a thumb injury. He has had a difficult season in Sactown, averaging 20.2 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 2.3 assists in 32.8 minutes per game. Nique Clifford filled in for LaVine in the starting unit when he missed a game due to his thumb injury. The 23-year-old struggled in the contest, but it looks likely that he will now get a run of starts and has a chance to build momentum.

Sacramento Kings guard/forward Zach LaVine (thumb) won't take the court on Thursday night against the Denver Nuggets. He has been ruled out due to right thumb soreness. LaVine has had a very inconsistent campaign and went from a 42-point effort to a 16-point outing in his last appearance against the Indiana Pacers. His departure from the lineup creates additional playing opportunities for Malik Monk, Keon Ellis, and Nique Clifford. On Thursday, the trio may also benefit from the absence of Dennis Schroder (hip), who is listed as questionable on the injury report.

Sacramento Kings guard/forward Zach LaVine (thigh) isn't on the injury report for Friday's NBA Cup game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. A thigh injury kept LaVine sidelined on Wednesday against the Atlanta Hawks, resulting in his second absence of the season. Russell Westbrook returned to the starting lineup on Wednesday night and will presumably head back to the bench for Friday's game. 10 appearances into his first full season with the Kings, LaVine has averaged 23.9 points on 51.9 percent shooting. Unfortunately, his rebounding and assists numbers have dipped, negatively impacting his fantasy value. In his first meeting with the Timberwolves this season, LaVine finished with 26 points, four rebounds, two assists, and one steal.

Sacramento Kings guard Zach LaVine (thigh) won't suit up on Wednesday versus the visiting Hawks. It's unknown how severe the thigh contusion is, although it's apparently bad enough to force the 30-year-old to miss his second game of the 2025 campaign. Under normal circumstances, Domantas Sabonis (rib) and Malik Monk (ankle) would see a few more scoring opportunities. However, both are questionable, meaning Russell Westbrook and Dennis Schroder might have above-average fantasy showings. Nique Clifford, averaging 7.0 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 1.5 steals in two starts this season, can be considered for streaming purposes for those participating in deeper fantasy formats. LaVine's next chance to play will be on Friday in Minnesota.

Sacramento Kings guard/forward Zach LaVine (back) isn't on the injury report for a clash against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday night. He's been dealing with a back issue lately and had to sit out his first game of the season, when the Kings hosted the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday. LaVine has been productive to start the year, notching 27.4 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 2.0 assists with 51.6 percent shooting. His return to the lineup will bump Nique Clifford back to the bench.

Sacramento Kings guard Zach LaVine (back) won't suit up for Wednesday's clash against the Golden State Warriors. The 30-year-old is battling low back soreness, so fantasy managers will have to wait and see if he can get back on the floor versus OKC on Friday night. Domantas Sabonis (rib) also won't play, meaning the Kings will rely more on Malik Monk, DeMar DeRozan, and Russell Westbrook. Drew Eubanks may also find himself in the starting lineup, giving him added upside for those in need of a streaming option.

Sacramento Kings guard/forward Zach LaVine (back) remains on the injury report with a questionable designation ahead of Wednesday's matchup against the Golden State Warriors. The former Bull is dealing with a back issue and was also questionable for Monday's meeting with the Denver Nuggets. LaVine was able to play through his ailment, though he struggled with his shooting and had only 15 points with five rebounds and four assists. Malik Monk (personal), who has missed a pair of games, will return to the lineup on Wednesday and could play a big role in the contest if LaVine is ruled out.

Sacramento Kings guard Zach LaVine (back) is expected to play in Monday night's matchup with the Denver Nuggets. LaVine has been hampered by lower back soreness, but has yet to miss time this season. The 30-year-old guard has been incredible to start the season, averaging 29.5 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 1.7 assists through the first six games. With Malik Monk sidelined, the veteran has shouldered the majority of the scoring load for the Kings, but faces a stiff test against a Nuggets defense that is allowing just 111.8 points per game, fourth in the league. The Nuggets will likely focus their defense on LaVine to slow him down, as a one-on-one matchup against Christian Braun could set up a big day.