It was arguably the best performance in a Kings uniform thus far for Zach LaVine, who was acquired from the Chicago Bulls shortly before last week's trade deadline. LaVine finished the game with 22 points and helped “light the beam” after the game, alongside new teammates Jake LaRavia and Jonas Valaciunas.

On a day he could have re-energized his frustrated fan base with a strong show of leadership, Karnišovas essentially ceded control with one big, “We’ll see what happens.”

Zach LaVine had a message for fans as he prepared to make his Sacramento Kings debut against the Orlando Magic. He’s passionate.

The Golden 1 Center had a different energy Wednesday night as it was the first home game since De'Aaron Fox was traded.

The NBA trade deadline has come and gone, and it was another puzzling one for the Chicago Bulls. The Bulls have been getting a lot of attention at the trade deadline for multiple seasons now as they have been in an interesting position between tank mode and playoff push.

The Kings, Spurs and Bulls reportedly coordinate a 7-player, 7-pick trade headlined by De'Aaron Fox going to San Antonio.

Zach LaVine might have felt more bitterness if the Bulls had traded him a year ago, but he had nothing but good things to say about his former organization after being dealt to the Kings, writes Joe Cowley of The Chicago Sun-Times.