LaVine has been underwhelming since joining the Kings via trade a few weeks ago. The 29-year-old guard is averaging 20.3 points and 4.7 assists through seven games with the Kings, shooting just 43% from the field and 26.4% from beyond the arc.

Zach LaVine exploded for a season-high 42 points in 31 minutes, Malik Monk recorded a double-double, and the Sacramento Kings gradually pulled away from the visiting Charlotte Hornets for a 130-88 victory Monday night.

Zach LaVine scored a season-high 42 points in his finest game with Sacramento since being acquired in a multi-team trade near the deadline, leading the Kings to a 130-88 win over the Charlotte Hornets.

Coming off two consecutive losses, the Sacramento Kings went into Monday's game against the Charlotte Hornets on a mission. The Kings stormed out to an 18-point lead at halftime, primarily led by star guard Zach LaVine, who has struggled to step up since getting traded to Sacramento a few weeks ago.

Kings legends Jeff Carter, Jarrett Stoll and Rob Blake join Luc Robitaille’s ‘Skate for LA Strong’ to support relief efforts for Eaton Canyon and Pacific Palisades wildfires.

Justin Bieber and Steve Carell joined Hockey Hall of Famers Rob Blake, Mark Messier and Cammi Granato in the 'Skate for LA Strong' wildfire relief benefit hosted by the Kings.

Jason Northgrave was there in early January with the rest of the El Segundo, California, Fire Department battling the Palisades blaze, one of a series of wildfires that has devastated Southern California.