Overview
- During a fourth-quarter timeout of a 112-100 loss to the Suns, security removed courtside fan Devlin Carter after a shouting match with LaVine that briefly halted play at Golden 1 Center.
- Carter, a season-ticket holder, posted an Instagram video saying he criticized LaVine for repeated defensive lapses and alleging LaVine responded with a racial slur.
- Viral clips capture LaVine shouting at Carter, transcribed by multiple outlets as “Go home, b*tch,” shortly before the ejection.
- There has been no public confirmation or disciplinary announcement from the Kings or the NBA regarding the slur allegation, and LaVine has not issued a detailed response.
- The incident is intensifying scrutiny of Sacramento’s 5-14 start and defensive woes, with LaVine finishing with 13 points and six turnovers before later saying the team is playing hard.