Malik Monk News, Rumors, Updates - Sacramento Kings

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1 DAY AGO • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

Shaky standing for 2026-27 Monk's (personal) role for 2026-27 is undetermined after Sacramento landed Darius Acuff in Tuesday's draft.

Impact It was somewhat of a surprise that the Kings didn't trade Monk in 2024-25, as his 22.0 minutes per game were his lowest since 2020-21. The veteran guard is under contract for next year, but the selection of Acuff and emergence of Nique Clifford late last season appear to push Monk even further down the depth chart this summer. That said, Monk could also have a meaningful Opening Night role if Russell Westbrook leaves this offseason.

JUNE 25 • ROTOWIRE

Maybe it's time for the Kings to let go of Malik Monk Malik Monk has been key to the Sacramento Kings' bench for years, but his time with the team has run its course.

MAY 24 • AROYALPAIN.COM

Ruled out for Sunday Monk (personal) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Portland.

Impact Monk will miss Sacramento's regular-season finale while attending to a personal matter. He will finish the 2025-26 campaign with averages of 12.5 points, 3.0 assists, 1.9 rebounds and 0.6 steals across 22.0 minutes per game in 62 regular-season appearances (three starts).

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Doug Christie, Malik Monk Respond to Kings' Tanking Allegations The Sacramento Kings were recently involved in the NBA's tanking investigation.

APRIL 10 • SI.COM

Available for Sunday Monk (personal) is available for Sunday's game against the Clippers.

Impact Monk is no longer on the injury report after missing Friday's game against the Pelicans. He's been hot over his last five games with 16.0 points, 7.4 assists and 2.6 three-pointers.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Out for personal reasons Monk (personal) is out for Friday's game against the Pelicans.

Impact Monk is away from the team for personal reasons Friday. His next chance to rejoin the Kings arrives Sunday, when Sacramento takes on the Clippers. Devin Carter and Nique Clifford should see enough playing time to warrant streaming attention in all fantasy leagues Friday.

APRIL 3 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for Friday Monk (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Friday's game against New Orleans.

Impact Monk was held out of Sunday's loss to Brooklyn due to a right shoulder contusion and is in jeopardy of missing Friday's game with soreness in that same shoulder. If the 28-year-old guard isn't cleared to face the Pelicans, Daeqwon Plowden and Devin Carter would be candidates to see an uptick in playing time.

APRIL 3 • ROTOWIRE

Fills stat sheet Wednesday Monk finished with 18 points (6-11 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 3-4 FT), three rebounds, five assists, one block and one steal in 29 minutes during Wednesday's 123-115 win over Toronto.

Impact Monk returned from a one-game absence and made his presence felt off the bench, but that's a common thing for the veteran sharpshooter since he's played in the second unit most of the season. This was the 27th time Monk scored at least 15 points coming off the bench in 2025-26, so he's a reliable option in most fantasy formats, regardless of the league's format, as he's a player who will find a way to score despite his bench role. That said, he's ending the season on a bit of a down note. Monk is shooting 32 percent from three since the All-Star break, compared to the 42.6 percent from deep he had before the break.

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

DeMar DeRozan scores 28 points to pass Dominique Wilkins on career list, Kings beat Raptors 123-115

DeMar DeRozan scored 14 of his 28 points in the fourth quarter, Precious Achiuwa had 28 points and a season-high 19 rebounds and the Sacramento Kings beat the Toronto Raptors 123-1...

APRIL 2 • Associated Press

Absent from injury report Monk (shoulder) is off the injury report for Wednesday's game against Toronto.

Impact Monk is set to return from a one-game absence with a shoulder injury that cost him Sunday's loss to the Nets. The veteran guard has averaged 13.2 points, 7.4 assists, 2.0 rebounds and 2.0 three-pointers in 27.0 minutes per tilt in his last five games.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

Won't suit up against Nets Monk (shoulder) is listed as out ahead of Sunday's game in Brooklyn.

Impact Monk started in each of the Kings' last three contests, most recently finishing with 10 points, two rebounds, seven assists and one steal across 27 minutes in Saturday's 123-113 loss to Atlanta. However, he won't suit up for this one due to a right-shoulder contusion. With DeMar DeRozan (hamstring) also ruled out, among several others on the roster, DaQuan Jeffries, Nique Clifford, Daeqwon Plowden and Killian Hayes should all see more action, with two of them possibly moving into the starting lineup.

MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE

Brooklyn plays Sacramento on home slide

Brooklyn comes into a matchup with Sacramento after losing four home games in a row

MARCH 29 • Associated Press

Kings are back to making the same Malik Monk mistake Due to various injuries, the Sacramento Kings are back to starting Malik Monk and it's not working well.

MARCH 28 • AROYALPAIN.COM

Fares well in loss Monk finished Thursday's 121-117 loss to Orlando with 13 points (5-12 FG, 3-9 3Pt), two rebounds, five assists, one block and one steal in 32 minutes.

Impact With so many injuries in Sacramento, Monk started this contest and saw a healthy usage rate. Over his last four appearances, he's averaging 14.0 points, 7.5 assists, 2.0 rebounds and 2.5 three-pointers in 27.0 minutes per contest.

MARCH 27 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Tuesday Monk will start Tuesday's game against the Hornets, Sam Perley of the Hornets' official site reports.

Impact After dropping a season-high 32 points in Sunday's win over Brooklyn, Monk will step into the starting five for the first time this season due to Sacramento being extremely shorthanded. The veteran guard has averaged 17.6 points and 4.0 assists across 23.6 minutes per contest in his last five appearances.

MARCH 24 • ROTOWIRE

Malik Monk showed the Kings he's still the best Sixth Man in the league Once again, Malik Monk charged off the bench and helped the Sacramento Kings secure a somewhat unlikely victory.

MARCH 23 • AROYALPAIN.COM

DeMar DeRozan, Malik Monk, & Coach Christie | Postgame Interviews 3.22.26

MARCH 23 • YOUTUBE

Season-high 32 points in win Monk amassed 32 points (8-17 FG, 7-13 3Pt, 9-9 FT), six assists, two rebounds and one block across 30 minutes in Sunday's 126-122 win over the Nets.

Impact With the Kings shorthanded Sunday, Monk saw an expanded role and made the most of the opportunity, tying his season high in triples en route to a season-best 32 points. The veteran guard also led the second unit in assists and has dished out at least five dimes in three of his last four outings. Killian Hayes (toe) and Nique Clifford (ankle) both exited Sunday's win early, so Monk would be in line for increased minutes in Charlotte on Tuesday if Hayes, Clifford or Russell Westbrook (foot) is sidelined.

MARCH 23 • ROTOWIRE

Malik Monk's late scoring flurry helps the Kings hold off Nets 126-122

Malik Monk scored 10 of his 32 points in the final five minutes, Devin Carter made a pair of clutch free throws with 6.6 seconds remaining and the Sacramento Kings held off the Bro...

MARCH 23 • Associated Press

Available for Sunday Monk (shoulder) is available for Sunday's game against the Nets.

Impact After tweaking his shoulder Thursday against the 76ers, Monk is no longer on the injury report. He may see a bump in usage Sunday with Russell Westbrook (foot) sitting out.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

Exits early vs. Philadelphia Monk won't return to Thursday's game against the 76ers due to a right shoulder injury. He'll finish with four points (1-5 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five assists and one rebound in 16 m...

Impact Monk returned from a four-game absence due to a sprained right ankle and logged 16 minutes in the first half. However, he won't return during the second due to the shoulder injury. His status will be worth monitoring ahead of Sunday's game against the Nets.

MARCH 20 • ROTOWIRE

Available to play Monk (ankle) is available for Thursday's game versus the 76ers.

Impact Monk is set to return from a four-game stint on the sidelines, and with Nique Clifford (hamstring) out, Monk could see a lot of minutes coming his way. The 28-year-old guard is averaging 12.6 points, 2.7 assists and 2.0 triples per game this season.

MARCH 19 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for Thursday Monk (ankle) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the 76ers.

Impact Monk is in danger of missing a fifth consecutive contest due to a right ankle sprain. If the 28-year-old guard is ultimately ruled out, Killian Hayes and Daeqwon Plowden would be candidates to see increased playing time.

MARCH 19 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Tuesday Monk (ankle) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against San Antonio.

Impact Monk is in line for a fourth consecutive absence while nursing a right ankle sprain. His next opportunity to take the court will arrive Thursday against Philadelphia.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

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DeMar DeRozan scores 28 points to pass Dominique Wilkins on career list, Kings beat Raptors 123-115

Brooklyn plays Sacramento on home slide

Malik Monk's late scoring flurry helps the Kings hold off Nets 126-122