Kings Struggling to Find a Trade Market for Zach LaVine

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Kings Struggling to Find a Trade Market for Zach LaVine

The Kings continue to explore trade possibilities for LaVine, but his $49 million salary for 2026-27 has limited the interest around the league, according to Jason Anderson. General manager Scott Perry is attempting to reshape an aging, expensive roster. If no deal materializes before the February trade deadline, LaVine's expiring contract would eventually provide significant salary cap relief next summer.

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