LaVine's apron-clogged fit in Sacramento fuels buyout, Warriors chatter

ESPN's Brian Windhorst and Tim MacMahon floated Zach LaVine as a potential midseason buyout candidate in Sacramento, with MacMahon calling it a possible fit if no trade materializes for his $48.97 million expiring deal.

Kings reporter James Ham noted the front office made no promises about LaVine's role before he opted in.

Golden State is mentioned as a logical landing spot given its need for scoring, but the Warriors sit about $12.32 million above the first apron, which would bar them from signing a player waived mid-season at LaVine's salary level unless that changes.

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