Malik Monk News, Rumors, Updates - Sacramento Kings

Puts up 26 points in win Monk posted 26 points (9-15 FG, 7-9 3Pt, 1-1 FT), one rebound, eight assists and one steal across 32 minutes during Monday's 124-112 win over the Lakers.

Impact Monk recorded his sixth game of the campaign with at least 20 points and set a new season-high mark with 26 on the night. It's no secret that Monk is on the trade block, as the Kings seem ready to pivot to a rebuild. With a modest contract and a proven resume as a scorer and playmaker, Monk is likely to have a decent market.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Kings' Malik Monk drops 26 in win vs. Lakers. Is he back in rotation? Sacramento Kings reserve guard Malik Monk scored 26 in a win against the Los Angeles Lakers. Will his recent play lead to more minutes?

1 DAY AGO • USATODAY.COM

Malik Monk, Russell Westbrook & Coach Christie 1.12.26

1 DAY AGO • YOUTUBE

Monk hits 7 3-pointers, scores 26 points as Kings top Lakers 124-112; Doncic scores 42 in loss

Malik Monk made seven 3-pointers and scored 26 points to help the Sacramento Kings to a 124-112 win over the Los Angeles Lakers

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Posts 15 points off bench Monk closed Sunday's 111-98 win over the Rockets with 15 points (6-12 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 1-1 FT), four rebounds, three assists and one block across 26 minutes.

Impact With Dennis Schroder (suspension) sidelined, Monk took on a larger role in the offense, recording 26 minutes during the victory. Russell Westbrook's resurgence and the addition of Schroder have torpedoed any fantasy value Monk had previously, and his outlier performance won't change that. He would need a trade or a string of Sacramento injuries to make a significant difference.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Malik Monk, DeMar DeRozan & Coach Christie | Postgame Interviews 1.11.26

2 DAYS AGO • YOUTUBE

DeMar DeRozan reaches 26,000 career points in Kings' victory over Rockets

DeMar DeRozan had 22 points and became the 23rd player in NBA history to reach 26,000 points, helping the Sacramento Kings beat the Houston Rockets 111-98 on Sunday night

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Bucks' true Malik Monk feelings were just hinted at by insider The Milwaukee Bucks have rumored trade interest in Malik Monk, but they should pass on him, and recent reports suggest they know it.

3 DAYS AGO • BEHINDTHEBUCKPASS.COM

Malik Monk played for the Kings (and it might not have been what it seemed) The Sacramento Kings finally game Malik Monk some minutes, though it was against a potential trade partner for him, the Golden State Warrior...

4 DAYS AGO • AROYALPAIN.COM

Re-emerges in rotation Monk recorded eight points (4-10 FG, 0-4 3Pt), two rebounds and one assist in 19 minutes off the bench in Friday's 137-103 loss to the Warriors.

Impact Monk hadn't played in any of the Kings' previous three games in coach's decision, but he re-emerged on the second unit Friday after head coach Doug Christie elected to drop Doug McDermott from the rotation and also chose to cut down Precious Achiuwa's playing time. Though he wasn't particularly productive during his time on the court, Monk could become a more consistent fixture in the rotation in the short term if the Kings intend to showcase him ahead of the Feb. 5 trade deadline.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Doug Christie really needs to rethink his stance on one specific King Sacramento Kings' head coach Doug Christie continues to limit Malik Monk's minutes and usage, relegating one of the team's top bench threats...

JANUARY 3 • AROYALPAIN.COM

Kings' trade rumors with the Bucks heats up as another name enters the mix In addition to the Sacramento Kings' Zach LaVine, the Milwaukee Bucks may also be interested in Malik Monk.

JANUARY 2 • AROYALPAIN.COM

Bill Simmons pitches an Anfernee Simons trade all Celtics fans can get behind Bill Simmons suggests that the Celtics look to trade Anfernee Simons for Kings guard Malik Monk.

JANUARY 1 • HARDWOODHOUDINI.COM

Muted role continues Monk had 11 points (4-10 FG, 3-9 3Pt), two rebounds, two assists and one steal in 19 minutes during Sunday's 125-101 loss to the Lakers.

Impact While Monk did hit double digits in scoring, his playing time remains discouraging. The veteran guard has averaged 7.3 points, 1.5 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.0 steals in 14.3 minutes per contest across his last four games, and it wouldn't be shocking if the Kings explored trade options for Monk later this year.

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Bucks' potential Zach LaVine trade backup plan features same flaw The Milwaukee Bucks reportedly have eyes on Malik Monk via trade. Yet, he's not coming in and solving any of their most pressing issues.

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • BEHINDTHEBUCKPASS.COM

Los Angeles hosts Sacramento after Leonard's 55-point game

Los Angeles hosts the Sacramento Kings after Kawhi Leonard scored 55 points in the Los Angeles Clippers' 112-99 win against the Detroit Pistons

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • Associated Press

No one has any idea what Doug Christie is doing with Malik Monk or why Doug Christie has benched Malik Monk with little explanation as to why, upsetting Sacramento Kings' fans.

DECEMBER 25, 2025 • AROYALPAIN.COM

Bucks featured among 'best fits' for cast out Kings sparkplug The Athletic's Sam Vecenie listed the Milwaukee Bucks as one of the best fits for Malik Monk on the trade market, but he's not a perfect fit...

DECEMBER 24, 2025 • BEHINDTHEBUCKPASS.COM

Kings trade rumors: Did Malik Monk play final game for Sacramento? Sacramento Kings guard Malik Monk is reportedly available for trade ahead of the Feb. 5 deadline, according to senior NBA insider Chris Hayn...

DECEMBER 24, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Sees five minutes Monk posted two points (1-1 FG, 0-2 FT) across five minutes during Sunday's 125-124 overtime win over the Rockets.

Impact After picking up two straight DNP-CD's, Monk picked up some scraps off the bench in Sunday's win. With Nique Clifford becoming more involved for the Kings, Monk appears to be the odd man out.

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Second straight DNP-CD Monk did not appear in Saturday's 98-93 loss to Portland.

Impact Monk has now been out of the Kings' rotation in back-to-back games. Head coach Doug Christie shed some light on the reasoning for Monk's inactivity postgame, saying that it's "not necessarily permanent" and that the priority is that the group on the floor "plays extremely hard." Monk had been averaging 24 minutes per game this season before being moved out of the rotation. Nique Clifford, Keon Ellis and Dennis Schroder have handled most of the reserve guard minutes with Monk inactive.

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

A surprising player was left out of the Kings' rotation in a narrow loss Head coach Doug Christie made the surprising choice to bench Malik Monk against the Blazers, and it may have been the right call.

DECEMBER 19, 2025 • AROYALPAIN.COM

Sacramento heads to Minnesota for conference showdown

The Timberwolves will host conference foe Sacramento

DECEMBER 13, 2025 • Associated Press

Logs 30 minutes, bounces back Monk supplied 18 points (5-11 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 5-6 FT), four rebounds, five assists and one steal over 30 minutes during Thursday's 136-105 loss to the Nuggets.

Impact Monk went scoreless over nine minutes off the bench in the loss to the Pacers on Monday, but he bounced back in this game and delivered another game with 15 or more points. It's the fourth time he achieves this feat in the last seven games, but he's also had three games with five or fewer points in that stretch. The inconsistencies as a scorer and the bench role limit Monk's upside, but he's still a player worth having rostered in most leagues -- and particularly category-based formats where he can supply decent three-point shooting numbers.

DECEMBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jokic has 36 points and 12 boards as Nuggets rout Kings 136-105 for 11th straight road win

Nikola Jokic had 36 points, 12 rebounds and eight assists as the Denver Nuggets breezed past the Sacramento Kings 136-105 for their franchise-record 11th straight road win

DECEMBER 12, 2025 • Associated Press

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Monk hits 7 3-pointers, scores 26 points as Kings top Lakers 124-112; Doncic scores 42 in loss

DeMar DeRozan reaches 26,000 career points in Kings' victory over Rockets

Los Angeles hosts Sacramento after Leonard's 55-point game

Sacramento heads to Minnesota for conference showdown

Jokic has 36 points and 12 boards as Nuggets rout Kings 136-105 for 11th straight road win