Zach LaVine Undergoes Season-Ending Hand Surgery for Kings

Sacramento Kings star Zach LaVine underwent season-ending hand surgery on Wednesday to repair a torn ligament on his right pinky finger, prematurely concluding his season. The 30-year-old guard, a hot topic at the trade deadline, is in his second season with the Kings. He had been leading the team with 19.2 points per game and averaged 2.3 assists in 39 games, having also missed time earlier with an ankle injury. His absence, coupled with Domantas Sabonis's similar season-ending surgery, significantly impacts the Kings' roster, marking a disastrous year for Sacramento.