The Sacramento Kings are back in the rumor mill, and so is Zach LaVine , as a trade discussion pushed the conversation into a new light. The Kings have monitored every ripple coming out of the Chicago Bulls trade , and this latest insider note adds another layer to the storyline. The news isn’t dramatic, but it’s revealing. There’s a real market for Domantas Sabonis. There isn’t one for LaVine. And that contrast is driving the next wave of questions around what the Kings should do.

The Kings understand how delicate these trade decisions can be. The front office believes in its core, but it also knows that the West punishes hesitation. LaVine still brings scoring, athletic bursts, and a style that fits a fast-paced offense. He also brings a contract that most teams want no part of: a

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