Monk finished with 21 points (9-16 FG, 3-7 3Pt), four rebounds, four assists and two steals over 38 minutes during Saturday's 131-128 overtime loss to Toronto.
Monk managed to finish in double figures in the scoring column after putting up seven and nine points in his previous two appearances. He saw a significant increase in playing time in the loss, logging a season-best 38 minutes while knocking down an impressive 56.3 percent of his tries from the field. There will continue to be plenty of competition for Monk within this Sacramento offense, but it's nice to be reminded that he's still capable of reaching the 20-point threshold.
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Kings' Malik Monk: Notches seven points
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Monk posted seven points (2-11 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four rebounds, three assists and one block over 26 minutes during Tuesday's 113-96 victory over Utah.
Monk couldn't find his rhythm Tuesday night, but fantasy managers will at least appreciate that his usage rate remained sturdy. He's off to a quiet start this campaign, posting averages of 12.5 points, 3.0 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 2.0 three-pointers through four outings.
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Kings' Malik Monk: Removed from injury report
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Monk (hand) has been cleared in advance of Thursday's season opener versus Minnesota.
Monk dealt with right hand soreness in the preseason, but he appears good to go as Sacramento begins the season Thursday. Monk is expected to come off of the bench behind De'Aaron Fox, Kevin Huerter and DeMar DeRozan.
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Kings' Malik Monk: Won't play Thursday
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Monk won't play in Thursday's preseason game against the Clippers due to right hand soreness, Sean Cunningham of Fox 40 Sacramento reports.
The Kings' backcourt will be depleted for the preseason finale since they'll also be without De'Aaron Fox (rest). Monk will have about a week to recover before the Kings open their 2023-24 regular season against the Timberwolves next Thursday.
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Kings' Malik Monk: Off injury report Sunday
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Monk (personal) is not on the injury report for Sunday's preseason game against the Trail Blazers.
Monk missed Friday's preseason game against the Warriors due to personal reasons, but he is back with the team and expected to suit up Sunday. The 2024 Sixth Man of the Year is set to reprise his prominent role off the bench coming off a career-best year, during which he averaged 15.4 points, 5.1 assists and 2.9 rebounds while shooting 44.3 percent from the field across 26.0 minutes per game in 72 regular-season appearances.
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Kings' Malik Monk: Still away from team
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Monk (personal) is out for Friday's preseason game against the Warriors, as he is still away from the team, Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee reports.
It was previously reported that Monk rejoined the team on Thursday, which may have been true, but he is again away due to personal matters. He is not expected to miss an extended period of time. The Kentucky product figures to once again be in the Sixth Man of the Year conversation as the Kings' top bench option this season.
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Kings' Malik Monk: Rejoining team
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Monk (personal) will rejoin the Kings on Thursday afternoon, Sean Cunningham of Fox 40 Sacramento reports.
Monk exited Wednesday's preseason game due to personal reasons but appears good to go for Friday's preseason matchup against Golden State. Monk should continue to be one of the league's most productive bench players this season.
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Kings' Malik Monk: Exits for personal reasons
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Monk exited Wednesday's preseason game against the Warriors for personal reasons, and he is not expected to be away from the team for an extended period, Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee reports.
Monk left Wednesday's contest with eight minutes left in the first half, and it's now known he's not dealing with an injury. The shooting guard tallied 13 points on 4-of-7 shooting across 10 minutes prior to leaving. It's unclear how long Monk will be away from the team, but his next chance to play will come Friday at Golden State.
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Kings' Malik Monk: Heads to locker room
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Monk (undisclosed) went back to the locker room during the second quarter of Wednesday's preseason game against the Warriors, Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee reports.
Monk headed straight back to the locker room after being subbed out, though the reason for his departure is unknown. Monk should be considered questionable to return. While he's sidelined, expect Mason Jones and Colby Jones to see more action.
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Kings' Malik Monk: Content with sixth-man role
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Coach Mike Brown said Tuesday that Monk (knee) will be the Kings' sixth man in 2024-25, Frankie Cartoscelli of KHTK Sactown Sports 1140 reports.
Fresh off a second-place finish for the NBA's Sixth Man of the Year Award, Monk inked a four-year, $78 million deal with the Kings this offseason. Kevin Huerter (shoulder) isn't cleared for 5-on-5 work yet, so Keon Ellis is operating as the starting shooting guard next to De'Aaron Fox. Monk is certainly talented enough to start for the Kings even when they're at full strength, but his impact off the bench is undeniable. Playing with the reserves also allows Monk to have the ball in his hands more, increasing his fantasy value.
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Kings' Malik Monk: Will stay with Sacramento
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Monk (knee) intends to sign a four-year, $78 million deal with the Kings, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
Monk continues to recover from a knee injury, but that hasn't stopped him from reaching an agreement with the Kings. The sharpshooter averaged career-high marks in points (15.4) and assists (5.1) per game en route to finishing second in the 2023-24 Sixth Man of the Year award voting. Even though Monk was expected to be a sought-after player in the open market, instead, he chose to sign with the Kings and is expected to make the deal official once the league year begins July 1.
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Kings' Malik Monk: Yet to begin running
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Monk (knee) has not re-commenced running amid his ongoing recovery from an MCL sprain, and he "doesn't know if a first-round return is a realistic goal," per Anthony Slater of The Athletic.
Sacramento must defeat Golden State on Tuesday to unlock a first-round opportunity, but Monk appears to be multiple recovery steps away from returning to game action. Behind superstar De'Aaron Fox, Keon Ellis and Davion Mitchell have absorbed work in a shorthanded backcourt.
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Kings' Malik Monk: Suffers sprained MCL
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Monk has been diagnosed with a sprained right MCL and is expected to miss 4-to-6 weeks, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
Monk will miss the rest of the regular season, but depending on how quickly he recovers, he could be available at some point in the postseason if Sacramento is able to advance out of the Play-In Tournament. In the meantime, Keon Ellis and Davion Mitchell could be asked to soak up more minutes in the backcourt. Monk will finish the regular season with averages of 15.4 points, 5.1 assists, 2.9 rebounds and 2.1 three-pointers in 26.0 minutes per game over 72 appearances.
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Kings' Malik Monk: Set to miss time with sprained knee
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Monk is feared to have suffered a sprained MCL in his right knee during Friday's 107-103 to the Mavericks, but he'll undergo further testing before the Kings provided an updated diagnosis of his injury Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
Monk suffered his knee injury early in the first quarter of the contest after colliding with Luka Doncic. While fantasy managers should look out for an official update from Sacramento, losing the likely Sixth Man of the Year would be a big blow for the Kings' playoff hopes. Monk is averaging 15.4 points, 5.1 assists, 2.9 rebounds, 2.1 three-pointers, 0.6 steals and 0.5 blocks in 26.0 minutes per game through his 72 appearances.
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Kings' Malik Monk: Leaves early with knee injury
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Monk won't return to Friday's game versus Dallas with a right knee injury. He finished with two points (1-2 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 0-1 FT) and one rebound in one minute.
Monk collided with Luka Doncic early in the first quarter and his right knee buckled awkwardly. Though Monk was able to walk off the court under his own power, the Kings ruled him out for the remainder of the game fairly quickly after he checked out of the contest. Until more is known, Monk should be considered questionable for Sunday against the Jazz.
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Kings' Malik Monk: Goes to locker room
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Monk left Friday's game against Dallas with an apparent right knee injury and went to the locker room with 4:14 remaining in the first quarter.
Monk contested a Luka Doncic shot attempt, and the Kings guard landed on his leg awkwardly. Monk was in obvious pain and should be considered questionable to return.
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Kings' Malik Monk: Pops for 20 in Washington
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Monk ended with 20 points (6-13 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 7-7 FT), one rebound, four assists, one block and one steal in 29 minutes off the bench during Thursday's 109-102 loss to the Wizards.
The 26-year-old guard struggled to find his shot from the outside but still reached 20 points for the sixth time in 11 March contests. Monk is averaging 20.9 points, 5.4 assists, 4.0 boards and 2.2 threes on the month as he continues to build a strong case for the NBA's Sixth Man of the Year Award.
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Kings' Malik Monk: Struggles from deep Wednesday
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Monk closed Wednesday's 123-89 win over the Raptors with 17 points (6-12 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 4-4 FT), two rebounds, two assists and one steal over 20 minutes.
Monk ended with a solid stat line across the board, but the sharpshooter had a rough outing from deep, making just one of his seven attempts from beyond the arc. There's a strong chance this was nothing more than an off night for Monk, as he's averaging 21.0 points per game while coming off the bench since the beginning of March.
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Kings' Malik Monk: Goes for 28 points off bench
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Monk amassed 28 points (10-19 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 7-7 FT), six rebounds and six assists over 39 minutes during Monday's 121-111 overtime win over the Grizzlies.
Monk struggled from three-point range, but that didn't stop him from posting another impressive stat line, with the veteran sharpshooter reaching the 20-point mark in three of his last five appearances. One of the most productive second-unit scorers in The Association, Monk holds substantial value in most formats due to his scoring prowess and important role in the Kings' rotation. He's averaging 21.4 points, 5.9 assists and 4.6 rebounds per game since the beginning of March.
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Kings' Malik Monk: Available to return
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Monk (neck strain) briefly exited Wednesday's game against the Lakers during the first half, but he will be available for the second half, Brenden Nunes of KHTK Sactown Sports 1140 reports.
Monk made a quick trip to the locker room after being tied up with Anthony Davis during a fastbreak but quickly returned to the Kings' bench. He'll be available to play in the closing two periods.