Portland Trail Blazers Lead Race to Acquire NBA Star Zach LaVine This Summer
How 2 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
First reported by Mako · Jul 6, 2026
What happened
The Portland Trail Blazers are leading the competition with the New Orleans Pelicans to acquire NBA guard Zach LaVine this summer, with both teams holding 45% odds. LaVine, who recently opted into a $49 million contract for 2026/27, may be traded by the Sacramento Kings. If the deal proceeds, LaVine could join Portland and play alongside Danny Avdija next season, though the trade remains uncertain.
- 01Portland and New Orleans each have a 45% chance to sign Zach LaVine this summer.
- 02LaVine opted into a $49 million player option for the 2026/27 NBA season.
- 03Sacramento Kings are seeking a trade for LaVine, with Portland as a top candidate.
- 04Portland aims to advance past the first playoff round for the first time since 2018/19.
- 05Salary cap and trade complexity pose challenges to acquiring LaVine.
- 06If acquired, LaVine would join Danny Avdija on the Trail Blazers next season.
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