Zach LaVine erupts for 37 points in Kings' loss to Grizzlies

Fantasy basketball: LaVine delivered 37 points, three treys and two steals on Sunday, well above his usual output and worth acting on in both formats.

By Fantasy Roundup Staff · October 26, 2026

Zach LaVine posted 37 points, two rebounds, five assists, two steals and three three-pointers on 13-for-25 shooting and 8-for-8 from the stripe in 40 minutes as a starter in Sacramento's 112-123 loss to Memphis on Sunday, October 25.

The 37-point outing is a significant jump from the 19.2 points a game he averaged last season (39 games), and the performance was fuelled by 40 minutes and 25 field-goal attempts, both well above his usual workload. He delivered 49.9 fantasy points (projected for 29.5 a game, default points scoring) and the scoring, threes and steals all help in nine-category leagues, though the low rebounding and the three turnovers carry some cost.

Fantasy impact

Player by player

Zach LaVine

LaVine has started all three games this season and is now averaging 29.0 points, 3.7 rebounds and 3.3 assists in 37.8 minutes a game. That is a clear step up from last season, when he put up 19.2 points, 2.8 rebounds and 2.3 assists in 31.4 minutes over 39 games. The 26.8 per cent usage rate and 61.6 per cent true shooting from Sunday show he was both involved and efficient.

Sacramento has no games left this week and no games next week, so LaVine will not help managers in the immediate term. However, the expanded role and the elevated scoring make him worth adding in formats where he is available, and he should be in lineups when the Kings return to action.

What to do

• Add LaVine in leagues where he is available, as the 40 minutes and 25 shots point to a bigger role than he held last season.

• Start him when Sacramento next plays, as the scoring and threes help in both nine-category and points formats.

• Be aware that the Kings have no games left this week and no games next week, so he will not contribute until they return to the schedule.