MALIK MONK NEWS

DeRozan, Kings to host Fox and the Spurs

Sacramento and San Antonio will square off in a matchup of Western Conference foes

MARCH 6 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ruled out for Wednesday Monk (toe) will not play Wednesday against the Nuggets, Chris Biderman of The Sacramento Bee reports.

Impact Monk was initially deemed questionable, so fantasy managers can consider him day-to-day moving forward. His next chance to play comes Friday against the Spurs. With Monk out of the lineup, Zach LaVine could see more usage and guys like Keon Ellis and Markelle Fultz could be more involved.

MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for Wednesday Monk is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against Denver due to a right toe sprain.

Impact Monk sustained the right toe injury in Monday's win over Dallas, though he was able to return after going to the locker room in the second quarter. The combo guard hasn't missed an outing since Jan. 14, and over his last 10 appearances, he has averaged 16.0 points, 6.4 assists, 4.2 rebounds, 1.1 steals and 0.8 blocks across 34.7 minutes per contest.

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

Sacramento takes road win streak into matchup with Denver

Sacramento enters a matchup against Denver as winners of three consecutive road games

MARCH 4 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gets green light to return Monk (foot) has returned to Monday's game against the Mavericks, Chris Biderman of The Sacramento Bee reports.

Impact Monk exited Monday's matchup after having his right foot stepped on and has since been cleared to play. He returned with 3:01 left in the second quarter and should be available to play a full complement of minutes in the second half.

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

Visits locker room Monk went to the locker room during the second quarter of Monday's game against the Mavericks with an apparent lower body injury, Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee reports.

Impact Monk was spotted limping off the court and immediately went to the locker room to be evaluated further. Markelle Fultz and Keon Ellis would be leaned on in the backcourt if Monk can't return.

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

Double-doubles in win Monk amassed 13 points (5-14 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 1-1 FT), three rebounds, 10 assists, two blocks and one steal in 31 minutes during Monday's 130-88 victory over Charlotte.

Impact Monk racked up his fourth double-double of the season in the win as the Kings ran the Hornets out of the building. With the Kings looking to make a push for the playoffs, Monk's value should be locked in as the starting point guard. Over his last 10 games, he's averaging17.3 points, 6.1 assists, 4.0 rebounds, 1.0 steals, 1.3 blocks and 1.8 three-pointers.

FEBRUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Zach LaVine scores season-high 42 points to help Kings beat Hornets 130-88

Zach LaVine scored a season-high 42 points in his finest game with Sacramento since being acquired in a multi-team trade near the deadline, leading the Kings to a 130-88 win over t...

FEBRUARY 25 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Malik Monk's Blunt Statement After Blowout Loss vs Warriors Sacramento Kings star Malik Monk sounds off after their crushing loss to the Golden State Warriors.

FEBRUARY 22 • SI.COM

Grading 2024-25 Season for Kings' Malik Monk at NBA All-Star Break With the NBA All-Star break here, it’s time to evaluate Sacramento Kings’ guard Malik Monk’s 2024-25 season.

FEBRUARY 19 • KANSASCITY.COM

Nears double-double in OT defeat Monk provided 24 points (8-24 FG, 4-12 3Pt, 4-4 FT), six rebounds, nine assists, one block and one steal across 43 minutes during Thursday's 140-133 overtime loss to the Pelicans.

Impact Monk provided a nice spark to Sacramento offensively in Thursday's high-scoring overtime contest, finishing second among Kings players in scoring, threes made and assists in a strong showcase. Monk has connected on four or more threes in nine contests, surpassing the 20-point mark in 20 outings and in two of his last five appearances.

FEBRUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

McCollum scores 43 points to lift Pelicans over the Kings 140-133 in overtime

CJ McCollum scored 37 of his 43 points after halftime — including 11 points in overtime — and the New Orleans Pelicans snapped a 10-game losing streak with a 140-133 victory over t...

FEBRUARY 14 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ellis' 27 points off the bench helps the Kings hold on to beat Williamson and the Pelicans 119-111

Keon Ellis hit seven 3-pointers during a 27-point performance, Zach LaVine scored 20 of his 23 points in the second half, and the Sacramento Kings beat the New Orleans Pelicans 119...

FEBRUARY 13 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Daniel Gafford out at least two weeks with sprained knee as injuries mount for Mavs' big men

Mavericks center Daniel Gafford will miss at least two weeks after spraining his right knee in a loss to Sacramento

FEBRUARY 12 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Notches 17 points in win Monk had 17 points (7-17 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 3-4 FT), three rebounds, eight assists and one block across 43 minutes during Monday's 129-128 overtime win over the Mavericks.

Impact Monk continues to play heavy minutes for the Kings in his new role as the starting point guard. His production in February has been solid with 17.7 points, 5.7 assists, 4.3 rebounds, 1.2 blocks, 1.2 steals and 1.3 three-pointers over his last six games, but he could hit another gear once his shot starts falling -- he shot 41.7 percent from the field and 24.2 percent from beyond the arc in that stretch.

FEBRUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Notches 17 points in win Monk had 17 points (7-17 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 3-4 FT), three rebounds, eight assists and one block across 43 minutes during Monday's 129-128 overtime win over the Mavericks.

Impact Monk continues to play heavy minutes for the Kings in his new role as the starting point guard. His production in February has been solid with 17.7 points, 5.7 assists, 4.3 rebounds, 1.2 blocks, 1.2 steals and 1.3 three-pointers over his last six games, but he could hit another gear once his shot starts falling -- he shot 41.7 percent from the field and 24.2 percent from beyond the arc in that stretch.

FEBRUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

DeRozan scores 42 points, including OT winner, as Kings edge depleted Mavericks 129-128

DeMar DeRozan scored a season-high 42 points, including a baseline floater with 2 seconds left in overtime, and the Sacramento Kings beat the depleted Dallas Mavericks 129-128

FEBRUARY 11 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mavericks center Daniel Gafford leaves Monday's game vs. Kings with sprained right knee

Dallas Mavericks center Daniel Gafford left Monday night’s home game against the Sacramento Kings early in the second quarter with a sprained right knee

FEBRUARY 11 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kings-Mavericks Matchup of the Game: Malik Monk vs. Kyrie Irving The Sacramento Kings travel to Dallas to face the new-look Mavericks that are missing their star player.

FEBRUARY 10 • SI.COM

Pops for 21 against Blazers Monk closed with 21 points (8-20 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 3-4 FT), seven rebounds, four assists, one block and two steals over 39 minutes during Thursday's 108-102 loss to the Trail Blazers.

Impact The 27-year-old guard has been the bigger winner so far in the wake of the trade that sent De'Aaron Fox to the Spurs and brough Zach LaVine to the Kings. Over three games since Fox's departure, Monk has handled the starting point guard role and averaged 35.3 minutes a contest while producing 19.0 points, 5.0 boards, 4.0 assists, 1.7 threes, 1.3 steals and 1.0 blocks.

FEBRUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Big night as new point guard Monk racked up 26 points (10-23 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 4-4 FT), eight rebounds, five assists, one block and one steal in 42 minutes during Monday's 116-114 win over Minnesota.

Impact Getting the start at point guard following the trade that sent De'Aaron Fox to the Spurs, Monk looked very comfortable as he scored 20-plus points for the 11th time in his last 15 appearances. Over that stretch, the 27-year-old is averaging 22.5 points, 7.6 assists, 3.9 boards, 2.2 threes and 1.4 steals. With Zach LaVine expected to slot in at shooting guard, Monk figures to retain his new assignment and elevated distribution numbers. He was already on track for a career-best campaign, but Monk may not have reached his fantasy ceiling yet.

FEBRUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Malik Monk is ready for 'new stage' as Kings' point guard following De'Aaron Fox trade Malik Monk came to Sacramento to play with De’Aaron Fox. Now, he’s taking his place as the starting point guard.

FEBRUARY 4 • SACBEE.COM

After dealing Fox, Kings eke out 116-114 road win over Timberwolves

DeMar DeRozan scored 33 points, and the Sacramento Kings edged the Minnesota Timberwolves 116-114 after finalizing their trade for Zach LaVine

FEBRUARY 4 • ASSOCIATED PRESS