With the Sacramento Kings' 2026 offseason underway, all eyes are on Zach LaVine with a huge decision to make . LaVine has a player option worth $49 million next season, but after an underwhelming 2025-26 campaign, there is no telling what is going to happen. Of course, the expectation is that LaVine will opt into his player option, as it is hard to imagine him passing up on $49 million, but that does not mean his role in Sacramento's lineup is safe. Kings insider James Ham recently said that LaVine could even be pushed to the bench if they select a top rookie guard in this summer's draft. "It's with the understanding that, 'Look, if you're coming back, nothing is guaranteed for you. If you wanna opt in, that's your decision and we respect it, but that doesn't mean we have to play you.' There's a possibility that Zach LaVine could opt in and be an afterthought.…