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February 2, 2026
Pops for 35 points
LaVine finished Sunday's 116-112 loss to Washington with 35 points (13-26 FG, 4-10 3Pt, 5-5 FT), six rebounds, two assists and one steal in 35 minutes.
Analysis
LaVine led the way in scoring for the Kings and combined with DeMar DeRozan for 67 points, but it wasn't enough to secure a victory. Sunday marked LaVine's best scoring performance since Dec. 6, when he dropped 42 points against the Heat. He's now averaging 19.6 points, 2.4 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.0 steals over his last five appearances.
January 31, 2026
Starting Friday vs. Boston
LaVine is in the Kings' starting lineup against the Celtics on Friday, Sean Grande of NBC Sports Boston reports.
Analysis
LaVine came off the bench during Thursday's loss to the 76ers, but the veteran wing will return to the starting lineup Friday while Nique Clifford reverts to a reserve role. LaVine has averaged 17.9 points, 2.5 assists, 2.2 rebounds and 2.6 threes over 31.0 minutes per game over his last 12 outings (10 starts).
January 30, 2026
Inefficient in bench role
LaVine logged 17 points (5-16 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 5-5 FT), three assists, one rebound and two steals over 29 minutes during the Kings' 113-111 loss to the 76ers on Thursday.
Analysis
LaVine was cleared to return Thursday from a two-game absence due to lower-back soreness. He ended up finishing as the Kings' third-leading scorer behind Dennis Schroder (27 points) and DeMar DeRozan (25 points), though LaVine connected on just 31.3 percent of his field-goal attempts during the loss. The Kings play the Celtics on Friday, so it's possible that LaVine is rested for the second leg of the back-to-back set.
January 29, 2026
Deployed off bench in return
LaVine will come off the bench Thursday against the 76ers, Matt George of ABC 10 Sacramento reports.
Analysis
LaVine was removed from the injury report ahead of Thursday's matchup, but it appears the club will ease him back into action following a two-game absence due to lower-back soreness. Nique Clifford will remain in the starting lineup for the time being, though he hasn't been all that effective in two starting opportunities.
January 28, 2026
Removed from injury report
LaVine (back) is off the injury report for Thursday's game against the 76ers.
Analysis
After sitting out two consecutive contests with lower-back soreness, LaVine is slated to return to the lineup Thursday and likely send Nique Clifford back to the bench. LaVine has averaged 17.8 points, 2.3 assists and 2.2 rebounds in 30.7 minutes per contest in his last 10 games.
January 27, 2026
Ruled out Tuesday
LaVine is out for Tuesday's game against the Knicks due to lower-back soreness.
Analysis
Despite going through Tuesday's morning shootaround, LaVine isn't feeling well enough to play against New York. The star guard's next chance to play comes Thursday in Philadelphia. With Malik Monk (ankle) also sidelined, Keon Ellis could be thrust into a significant role.
January 27, 2026
Goes through shootaround
LaVine (back) participated in Tuesday's morning shootaround, Chris Biderman of The Sacramento Bee reports.
Analysis
LaVine, who was unable to play Sunday against the Pistons, remains questionable on the injury report for Tuesday's game in New York. Malik Monk (ankle) is also questionable for the Kings, meaning players like Nique Clifford, Dennis Schroder and Keon Ellis may be asked to step up if the team ends up being shorthanded.