Kings' Malik Monk: To be re-evaluated in two weeks
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Monk will be re-evaluated for a strained left calf injury in two weeks, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Monk will miss at least the next two weeks for the Kings before having his injured left calf re-evaluated. The absence of the veteran guard is a costly blow for this team, which has clinched a spot in the Play-In Tournament. Sacramento will have to lean on Keon Ellis, Devin Carter and Markelle Fultz in the backcourt.
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Kings' Malik Monk: Listed as out for Wednesday
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Monk is out for Wednesday's game against the Nuggets with left calf soreness.
Monk will need to miss at least one game after leaving Monday's game against the Pistons with the issue, and his next chance to play comes Friday against the Clippers. Keon Ellis should handle an expanded role Wednesday, having averaged 8.3 points, 3.6 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 2.3 steals in 30.9 minutes over his last 10 contests.
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Kings' Malik Monk: Suffers calf injury
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Monk won't return to Monday's game against the Pistons after suffering a left calf injury, Brenden Nunes of KHTK Sactown Sports 1140 reports. He totaled two points (1-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt) and one assist in six minutes prior to exiting.
Monk appeared to suffer the calf injury at some point during the first quarter and was quickly ruled out by the medical staff. The extent of the injury is unknown at this time. Markelle Fultz and Devin Carter should pick up more minutes in the backcourt the rest of the way Monday in Monk's absence.
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Kings' Malik Monk: Puts up 17 points off bench
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Monk notched 17 points (7-12 FG, 3-6 3Pt), one rebound and three assists over 23 minutes during Friday's 125-102 win over the Hornets.
Monk has been struggling with his shot of late, and the Kings need him to be at his best, given that he's a key piece on offense with his scoring prowess off the bench. This was a step in the right direction, and it turned out to be Monk's best scoring performance since March 20, just before he missed three contests due to an illness. Since returning to the court on March 27, Monk has averaged 12.0 points per game, shooting 40.4 percent from the floor and 34.6 percent from three-point range over his last five contests.
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Kings' Malik Monk: Abysmal shooting performance
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Monk totaled five points (2-14 FG, 1-3 3Pt), seven rebounds and seven assists in 29 minutes in Monday's 111-109 loss to the Pacers.
Monk struggled mightily from the field Monday, shooting just 14.2 percent on 14 shots. He made an impact on the glass and tallied seven assists, but his shooting woes and five turnovers were major factors in the Kings' narrow defeat. The 27-year-old has slid to the bench in the team's past three outings since returning from his three-game absence due to illness, averaging 10.0 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 3.7 assists on 37.5 percent shooting.
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Kings' Malik Monk: Muted impact off bench
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Monk accumulated nine points (4-9 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 0-2 FT), two rebounds and two assists across 23 minutes during Saturday's 121-91 loss to the Magic.
Monk came off the bench in his second straight game since returning from an illness, and his production has taken a hit during this time. It's unclear if the Kings plan on moving the veteran guard back into the starting lineup once he's fully back up to speed, with Monk logging just 17 and 23 minutes in his past two outings, respectively. Fantasy managers should stay patient with Monk, who's still averaging a solid 18.4 points, 5.0 assists, 3.4 rebounds, 0.7 steals and 2.3 three-pointers in 31.1 minutes through 10 games this month.
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Kings' Malik Monk: Sees 17 minutes in return
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Monk racked up 16 points (6-9 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds and two assists across 17 minutes during Thursday's 128-107 victory over the Trail Blazers.
Monk, who returned from a three-game absence due to an illness, was deployed off the bench and saw limited run Thursday. He looked sharp, obviously, and could potentially see his usual workload Saturday against the Magic with the illness seemingly behind him.
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Kings' Malik Monk: To be deployed off bench
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Monk isn't in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against Portland, Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee reports.
Monk was originally listed in the starting five leading up to Thursday's clash, but the team announced right before tipoff that Keon Ellis would draw the start at point guard. This could be an effort to ease Monk back into play after missing the last three games with an illness, though Sacramento hasn't commented on whether the 27-year-old will be on a minute restriction.
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Kings' Malik Monk: Good to go Thursday
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Monk (illness) will play Thursday against the Trail Blazers, Frankie Cartoscelli of KHTK Sactown Sports 1140 reports.
Monk will make his return following a three-game absence due to illness. He'd been playing well before feeling under the weather, averaging 25.5 points, 4.5 rebounds, 6.3 assists, 1.0 steals and 1.0 blocks in his last four appearances.
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Kings' Malik Monk: Questionable once again
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Monk (illness) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Trail Blazers, Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee reports.
Monk has been tabbed questionable for a third straight game due to illness. Monk has been downgraded to out in each of the first two contests. If the 26-year-old guard is forced to miss a fourth consecutive game, expect Keon Ellis to remain in the starting lineup.
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Kings' Malik Monk: Officially downgraded to out
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Monk (illness) won't play in Tuesday's game versus the Thunder.
Monk will miss his third straight contest Tuesday after being downgraded from questionable to out due to an illness. Keon Ellis will likely draw another start in his absence. Monk's next chance to suit up is Thursday's matchup with Portland.
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Kings' Malik Monk: Questionable Tuesday
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Monk (illness) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against the Thunder.
Monk has missed the last two games while battling an illness. If the veteran guard can't play Tuesday, Sacramento will likely turn to Keon Ellis, Devin Carter (illness) and Markelle Fultz to fill minutes at point guard.
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Kings' Malik Monk: Not playing Monday
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Monk (illness) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Celtics, Sean Cunningham of Fox 40 Sacramento reports.
Monk will miss a second straight game as he contends with an illness, but he could be back in action for the second leg of a back-to-back set Tuesday against the Thunder. Keon Ellis and Markelle Fultz should see more playing time and ball-handling responsibilities Monday due to Monk's absence.
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Kings' Malik Monk: Questionable for Monday
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Monk (illness) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against Boston.
Monk is in jeopardy of missing his second consecutive contest due to an illness. With Devin Carter also listed as questionable due to an illness, Markelle Fultz and Keon Ellis could receive an uptick in playing time against the Celtics. Over his last five appearances, Monk has averaged 21.8 points, 6.2 assists, 4.4 rebounds, 2.6 three-pointers, 1.2 steals and 1.0 blocks across 36.6 minutes per contest.
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Kings' Malik Monk: Out with illness
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Monk is out for Saturday's game against the Bucks due to an illness.
Monk is a late addition to the injury report. The veteran guard, who has been operating as the Kings' point guard in recent weeks, will be sidelined. Expect rookie Devon Carter to start in his place against Milwaukee. Monk's next chance to play will come against the Celtics on Monday.
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Kings' Malik Monk: Season high in win
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Monk accumulated 34 points (12-19 FG, 5-10 3Pt, 5-5 FT), one rebound and five assists across 34 minutes during Thursday's 128-116 loss to the Bulls.
Monk finished the loss with a team- and season-high 34 points, marking his third outing with at least 30 points over 58 regular-season appearances. The 27-year-old combo guard was also efficient from beyond the arc, and he sank at least three triples for the 25th time this season. Monk has scored at least 20 points in three of his last five outings, and in that five-game span, he has averaged 21.8 points, 6.2 assists, 4.4 rebounds, 2.6 three-pointers, 1.2 steals and 1.0 blocks across 36.6 minutes per game.
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Kings' Malik Monk: Fills box score Wednesday
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Monk posted 22 points (8-18 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, eight assists, one block and two steals in 39 minutes during Wednesday's 123-119 victory over the Cavaliers.
With Domantas Sabonis (ankle) and Zach LaVine (personal) sidelined, Monk stepped up with a team-high eight assists to go with a full stat line. Monk should continue handling extra usage in the interim, as Sabonis is set to miss at least another week. Over his last seven outings, Monk has averaged 17.9 points, 5.9 assists, 3.9 rebounds, 1.0 steals and 2.1 three-pointers in 33.8 minutes.
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Kings' Malik Monk: Leads Kings with 28 points
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Monk closed with 28 points (10-17 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 4-4 FT), three rebounds, seven assists, three blocks and one steal in 36 minutes during Monday's 132-122 win over the Grizzlies.
Monk led the Kings in scoring, putting up his fourth game of the campaign with at least 28 points. Domantas Sabonis sustained an apparent right ankle during the third quarter of Monday's game against the Grizzlies and wasn't able to return, so there could be more usage heading Monk's way. In 56 regular-season appearances, Monk is on pace for a seventh-round finish in nine-category formats with 17.7 points, 5.9 assists, 3.8 rebounds, 1.0 steals and 2.2 three-pointers.
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Kings' Malik Monk: Tough night from long range
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Monk closed with 18 points (8-18 FG, 0-8 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds, five assists and one steal over 42 minutes during Friday's 122-106 loss to Phoenix.
The 27-year-old guard continues to have trouble finding his shooting form, and Monk has gone 0-for-13 from three-point range over the last two contests while scoring just 25 total points. It's not clear if the toe sprain that cost him three games earlier in March is still hampering him, but it's the most likely culprit. Monk will probably keep playing through the issue as the Kings fight to hang onto a spot in the Play-In Tournament, but the team has lost four straight and Domantas Sabonis' return from a hamstring strain Friday lasted only 30 minutes before he aggravated the injury. If the club's slide continues, Monk might get some time to rest and let his toe fully heal up.
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Kings' Malik Monk: Removed from injury report
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Monk has been cleared to play in Thursday's game against the Warriors.
Monk is coming off a 21-point performance in Monday's loss to the Knicks and now will be good to go to play Thursday in San Francisco. The veteran guard is averaging career-high numbers in points (17.7), rebounds (3.8), assists (5.8) and steals (1.0) while shooting 44 percent from the floor and 32.5 percent from beyond the arc.
