Zach LaVine
#8SG · Sacramento Kings
Fan Verdict
Grade this player:
Career StatsB-
| Year | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | 693 | 20.7 | 4.0 | 3.9 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 47.0% | 39.1% | 83.5% |
| 2025-26 | 39 | 19.2 | 2.8 | 2.3 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 47.9% | 39.0% | 88.0% |
| 2024-25 | 74 | 23.3 | 4.3 | 4.2 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 51.1% | 44.6% | 82.5% |
| 2023-24 | 25 | 19.5 | 5.2 | 3.9 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 45.2% | 34.9% | 85.4% |
Current Contract
Length
2 years
Total Value
$96.5M
AAV
$48.2M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Zach LaVine's contract with the Sacramento Kings grades out as a fair market value contract, earning a C- CVI grade. At $48.2M per year over 2 years, this is a max contract at the maximum allowed salary. Zach's deal falls in the max tier for NBA Shooting Guards. At 31, Zach still has productive years ahead, though the contract extends into the decline phase. The max contract structure means Zach's salary is artificially capped — the CVI accounts for the compression between market value and allowed salary. The deal will need consistent performance to grade out as a positive move long-term.
Performance Analysis
Zach LaVine earns a B- Performance grade, reflecting above-average production for a Shooting Guard. Across 693 career games, Zach has averaged 20.7 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 3.9 assists per game. Zach's strongest metric is FG% at 4701.2, compared to the NBA Shooting Guard median of 46.0. The biggest area for improvement is RPG at 4.0, below the Shooting Guard median of 5.0. Among 147 NBA Shooting Guards graded this season, Zach ranks 13th in overall performance. Zach is a quality starter contributing on both ends for the Sacramento Kings.
Current Sentiment
LaVine's season-ending injury has intensified skepticism about his fit and durability with Sacramento Kings. Performance grade B- combined with repeated injury concerns raises questions about consistency and availability. Contract value appears questionable given health issues and production levels this season. Primary narrative centers on whether injury-prone LaVine can stay healthy enough to justify $48M annually. Fan confidence is pessimistic; injury history and trade speculation suggest diminishing optimism about his future role.
Transaction History
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