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Kings' LaVine Benched Late Again Amid Team Struggles

11/23/2025

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LaVine's Fourth-Quarter Benchings

Sacramento Kings guard Zach LaVine has been benched in the fourth quarter for three straight games.
He started the season strong but has cooled, averaging 14.7 points in recent games.
LaVine said he should be on the court in crunch time, adding, “I’ll always be a team guy... but personally, I don’t like it.”
The Kings remain 3-13 and face roster and direction uncertainties.

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LaVine Sells Condo

Zach LaVine, Chicago Bulls guard, sold his Chicago condo for $6.4 million, incurring a loss from the $6.9 million he paid in 2022.
The 4,500-square-foot unit includes three bedrooms, four bathrooms, and a 750-square-foot terrace with a hot tub.
LaVine listed the property in March after being traded to the Sacramento Kings in February.
The building has seen other notable transactions, including billionaire investor Ken Griffin and Governor J.B. Pritzker.

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Historical Context

The Chicago Bulls' trading of DeMar DeRozan in 2022 marked a significant shift in team dynamics, reflecting broader trends in professional basketball where player performance directly impacts team success. This volatility is evident in the Bulls' struggles, with Zach LaVine averaging 14.7 points, and the Sacramento Kings' poor 3-13 record, highlighting ongoing roster uncertainties and the challenges of rebuilding in the league.

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LaVine's Fourth-Quarter Benchings

Sacramento Kings guard Zach LaVine has been benched in the fourth quarter for three straight games.
He started the season strong but has cooled, averaging 14.7 points in recent games.
LaVine said he should be on the court in crunch time, adding, “I’ll always be a team guy... but personally, I don’t like it.”
The Kings remain 3-13 and face roster and direction uncertainties.

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