Keon Ellis hit seven 3-pointers during a 27-point performance, Zach LaVine scored 20 of his 23 points in the second half, and the Sacramento Kings beat the New Orleans Pelicans 119-111 on Wednesday night.
DeMar DeRozan scored a season-high 42 points, including a baseline floater with 2 seconds left in overtime, and the Sacramento Kings beat the depleted Dallas Mavericks 129-128 on Monday night. Zach LaVine and Malik Monk each scored 17 points for the Kings in the opener of a three-game trip.
It’s a challenge to fill Zach LaVine’s shoes — or to make up for his 24 points per game. But for Coby White and the Chicago Bulls, that’s the only option.
Mac McClung has heard the NBA stars talk about their desire to participate in the Slam Dunk Contest next year, and he's all for it. Speaking to TMZ Sports, McClung said the Dunk Contest "deserves" players like Ja Morant,
Zach LaVine is one of the most exciting players in the NBA. The two-time All-Star is currently averaging 23.7 points, 4.6 rebounds and 4.6 assists per contest while shooting 50.1% from the field and 42.
These two teams played last night and the Pistons thumped the Bulls, 132-92. The win was Detroit’s third straight and moved them two games over .500 on the season. Since the trade of Zach LaVine, the Bulls have struggled.
The Sacramento Kings traded All-Star point guard De'Aaron Fox to the San Antonio Spurs nearly two weeks ago, bringing in two-time All-Star Zach LaVine from the Chicago Bulls in return. Many fans were anticipating a Fox trade after many rumors circulated through Sacramento and the Spurs emerged as the star's preferred destination,
After offloading longtime veteran scorer Zach LaVine, the Chicago Bulls finally and officially seem to be trending towards a full-scale rebuild. The team has long-occupied the middle ground of the NBA,
Both the Chicago Bulls and the Phoenix Suns are on steep downward trajectories heading into their game. The Bulls have lost five on the trot and do not seem to be particularly focused on winning, having traded Zach LaVine to the Sacramento Kings.
Ja Morant might have been inspired by Mac McClung, potentially recruiting two all-time dunking greats to join him in the 2026 Slam Dunk Contest.