Malik Monk News, Rumors, Updates - Sacramento Kings

Out with illness Monk is out for Saturday's game against the Cavaliers due to an illness.

Impact Monk was coming off an 18-point performance in the loss to the Clippers on Friday, but he won't be able to suit up in the second leg of this back-to-back set. Monk, who has scored in double digits in all but one of his last nine appearances off the bench, will aim to return against the Pelicans on Monday.

FEBRUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Kings' mainstay vindicated after Sacramento gives up on trading him In a close loss, Malik Monk showed up in a big way for the Sacramento Kings, proving that not trading him was the right choice.

FEBRUARY 7 • AROYALPAIN.COM

Drains six threes in Friday's loss Monk logged 18 points (6-13 FG, 6-9 3Pt), two rebounds, two assists and one steal across 22 minutes off the bench during Friday's 114-111 loss to the Clippers.

Impact The 18 points actually led the Kings on the night, while the six made three-pointers were Monk's best showing from beyond the arc since Jan. 12, when he lit up the Lakers with a 7-for-9 performance from downtown. Neither DeMar DeRozan nor Zach LaVine were shipped out at the trade deadline, so Monk will remain part of the second unit, but he's very comfortable in that role -- he's scored in double digits in eight of his last nine games, averaging 15.6 points, 3.2 threes, 3.1 assists and 2.0 boards in 24.0 minutes over that stretch while shooting 47.5 percent from long distance.

FEBRUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Sacramento faces Cleveland on 5-game home skid

Sacramento will attempt to stop its five-game home losing streak when the Kings face Cleveland

FEBRUARY 7 • Associated Press

CLIPPERS at KINGS | FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS | February 6, 2026

FEBRUARY 7 • YOUTUBE

Kawhi Leonard's 31 points lift Clippers over Kings, handing Sacramento 11th straight loss

Kawhi Leonard scores 31 points to lead the Los Angeles Clippers to a 114-111 victory over Sacramento

FEBRUARY 7 • Associated Press

Grizzlies beat Sacramento 129-125, send Kings to their season-worst 10th straight loss

Cam Spencer hit three key baskets late in the fourth quarter and finished with 20 points, and Ty Jerome added 28 as the Memphis Grizzlies beat Sacramento 129-125, sending the Kings...

FEBRUARY 5 • Associated Press

Good to go Sunday Monk (heel) is available to play in Sunday's game against the Wizards.

Impact Monk will shed a questionable tag and suit up Sunday despite dealing with a right heel contusion. Over his past 10 appearances, the Kentucky product is averaging 15.9 points, 3.7 assists and 2.2 rebounds in 25.2 minutes per contest while shooting 47.8 percent from the field and 48.4 percent from beyond the arc. Though Monk has worked exclusively off the bench for the Kings this season, he still sees plenty of action.

FEBRUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for Sunday Monk (heel) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Wizards.

Impact Monk is in jeopardy of missing Sunday's contest due to a right heel contusion. If the veteran guard isn't cleared to play, Nique Clifford, Keon Ellis and Dennis Schroder would be candidates for increased playing time, especially if Russell Westbrook (foot) is also downgraded from questionable to out.

JANUARY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Pritchard scores 29 points to lead Celtics to dominant 112-93 win over Kings

Payton Pritchard scored 29 points as the Boston Celtics defeated the Sacramento Kings 112-93

JANUARY 31 • Associated Press

Not listed on injury report Monk (ankle) is not being listed on the injury report ahead of Friday's game in Boston.

Impact Monk is set to return from a two-game layoff Friday evening, and with Russell Westbrook (foot) out, Monk could see some additional minutes and shots falling his way. The nine-year veteran has been heating up over the past five games with averages of 18.6 points, 3.2 assists, 3.8 triples and just 1.4 turnovers per contest.

JANUARY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Maxey scores 40 points and hits winning layup with 1.3 seconds left to lead 76ers over Kings 113-111

Tyrese Maxey scored 40 points, including the winning layup with 1.3 seconds remaining, Joel Embiid had 37 points and the Philadelphia 76ers rallied to edge the Sacramento Kings 113...

JANUARY 30 • Associated Press

Ruled out Thursday Monk is out for Thursday's game against the 76ers due to right ankle soreness.

Impact Monk is sidelined for a second consecutive contest, and he's up against a short turnaround if he wants to recover in time for Friday's matchup in Boston. Russell Westbrook (foot) also won't play Thursday, forcing the Kings to divvy up the bulk of the minutes at point guard between Dennis Schroder and Keon Ellis.

JANUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact Monk is in jeopardy of missing his second straight contest for the Kings. Russell Westbrook (foot) has also been added to the injury report as questionable, while Zach LaVine (back) has been cleared to play. Nique Clifford and Keon Ellis could be more involved for the Kings if Monk is unable to give it a go.

JANUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Out with ankle soreness Monk is out for Tuesday's game against the Knicks due to right ankle soreness.

Impact It's especially rough timing for Monk, who has finally begun to gain some traction while scoring at least 16 points in five straight contests. With Zach LaVine (back) joining Monk as a spectator Tuesday, Nique Clifford and Keon Ellis should both see enough playing time to warrant streaming consideration in fantasy leagues.

JANUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable with sore ankle Monk is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Knicks due to right ankle soreness.

Impact This is a new injury for Monk, who's in danger of not playing for the first time since Jan. 6. The veteran guard's role has fluctuated all year long, but he's logged at least 22 minutes in five consecutive games. If Monk is unavailable, more playing time would open up in the backcourt for Dennis Schroder and Nique Clifford.

JANUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Koby Altman's stubbornness has cost Cavaliers the perfect Ty Jerome replacement The Sacramento Kings are no longer pushing Malik Monk out of town.

JANUARY 26 • KINGJAMESGOSPEL.COM

Sacramento visits New York, aims to stop road slide

Sacramento is looking to stop its nine-game road skid with a win against New York

JANUARY 26 • Associated Press

Malik Monk showed the Kings why they still need him against the Pistons Malik Monk played incredibly off the bench, continuing to prove to the Sacramento Kings why they need him on the roster.

JANUARY 26 • AROYALPAIN.COM

Pops for team-high 19 in loss Monk chipped in 19 points (7-11 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound, two assists, three blocks and one steal in 22 minutes off the bench during Sunday's 139-116 loss to the Pistons.

Impact The 27-year-old guard went to the locker room in the second quarter to get checked out for a leg injury, but he returned to the court midway through the third and wound up leading the Kings in scoring on the afternoon. Monk has scored at least 16 points in five straight games as a key piece of the second unit, averaging 18.6 points, 3.8 threes, 3.2 assists and 1.8 boards in 27.2 minutes.

JANUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Cunningham, East-leading Pistons rout Kings 139-116 for 5th victory in 6 games

Cade Cunningham had 29 points and 11 assists and the Detroit Pistons routed the Sacramento Kings 139-116 on Sunday for their fifth victory in six games

JANUARY 25 • Associated Press

Returns Sunday Monk (leg) returned to Sunday's game against the Pistons with 6:01 remaining in the third quarter, per the broadcast.

Impact Monk limped to the locker room late in the second quarter after logging 12 minutes in the first half. However, he appears to be good to go for the remainder of the contest after being cleared to check back in.

JANUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Goes to locker room Sunday Monk (leg) went to the locker room late in the second quarter of Sunday's game against the Pistons, Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee reports.

Impact Monk checked out at the 1:03 mark in the second quarter and had a noticeable limp on his right leg while going to the locker room. He'll be evaluated by medical staff during halftime, and if he's unable to return, then Keon Ellis and Dennis Schroder would be in line for more minutes off the bench. Monk posted 10 points (4-6 FG, 2-3 3Pt), one assist and three blocks over 12 minutes in the first half prior to his exit.

JANUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Warriors can't make painfully obvious Jonathan Kuminga trade with the Kings Trading Jonathan Kuminga for Malik Monk and Keon Ellis would fill niche needs, but it's not at all a needle-mover.

JANUARY 24 • BLUEMANHOOP.COM

Malik Monk trade would only replicate problem Bucks already can't shake Malik Monk would be a useful scorer and playmaker for the Milwaukee Bucks, but he is prone to inconsistency. This team has enough of that al...

JANUARY 22 • BEHINDTHEBUCKPASS.COM

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Sacramento faces Cleveland on 5-game home skid

Kawhi Leonard's 31 points lift Clippers over Kings, handing Sacramento 11th straight loss

Grizzlies beat Sacramento 129-125, send Kings to their season-worst 10th straight loss

Pritchard scores 29 points to lead Celtics to dominant 112-93 win over Kings

Maxey scores 40 points and hits winning layup with 1.3 seconds left to lead 76ers over Kings 113-111

Sacramento visits New York, aims to stop road slide

Cunningham, East-leading Pistons rout Kings 139-116 for 5th victory in 6 games