Jake LaRavia Q&A: Grizzlies, Kings trade, Doug Christie, free agency

After being a first-round pick for the Memphis Grizzlies in 2022 and working two years for a consistent opportunity, Sacramento Kings forward Jake LaRavia began realizing his potential in his third season.

The 6-foot-8 forward shot a career-best 47.5 percent from the field and 42.3 percent beyond the arc while appearing in 66 games combined for the Grizzlies and Kings.

Heading into the offseason, the 23-year-old forward is expected to draw interest from several teams as an unrestricted free agent.

Before the offseason begins, LaRavia spoke with HoopsHype over the phone and discussed his experience with the Grizzlies, behind the scenes how he was traded from Memphis to Sacramento, his reaction when former general manager Zach Kleiman publicly said he shouldn’t have declined LaRavia’s team option and could’ve used him down the stretch, playing for Kings coach Doug Christie and how it could affect his free agency decision, and more.