MALIK MONK NEWS

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

De'Aaron Fox trade is familiar for Kings interim coach Doug Christie

Kings interim coach Doug Christie knows what it feels like to be traded midseason

FEBRUARY 4 • Associated Press

Malik Monk Reacts to Huge De'Aaron Fox Trade News Sacramento Kings guard Malik Monk reacted to the De'Aaron Fox, San Antonio Spurs trade news.

FEBRUARY 3 • SI.COM

Wiggins scores career-high 41 and Thunder outrebound Kings 70-37 in 144-110 rout

Aaron Wiggins had a career-high 41 points and 14 rebounds, and the Oklahoma City Thunder rolled past the Sacramento Kings 144-110

FEBRUARY 2 • Associated Press

Team-high 21 points in loss Monk racked up a team-high 21 points (8-18 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 2-3 FT), five rebounds, eight assists and one steal in 40 minutes during Wednesday's 117-104 loss to the 76ers.

Impact Monk led the Kings in scoring with 21 points Wednesday, and it was his 17th game of the season with at least 20 points. Eight of those showings have come in the last 11 contests, where the veteran guard has averaged 21.9 points, 8.2 assists, 3.9 rebounds, 1.6 steals and 2.2 three-pointers. Monk has already established himself as a starter for Sacramento after beginning the season in a reserve role, but his role could grow even more if the team ultimately decides to trade away De'Aaron Fox prior to the Feb. 6 deadline.

JANUARY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Maxey scores 30 points and 76ers top Kings 117-104 for their 4th straight victory

Tyrese Maxey scored 30 points to lead the Philadelphia 76ers past the Sacramento Kings 117-104 for their fourth straight victory

JANUARY 30 • Associated Press

Sabonis grabs 22 rebounds in another triple-double as Kings beat Nets 110-96

Domantas Sabonis had 21 points, 22 rebounds and 10 assists in his seventh triple-double of the season, De’Aaron Fox scored 30 points and the Sacramento Kings beat the Brooklyn Nets...

JANUARY 28 • Associated Press

Matches season-high 31 points Monk dropped 31 points (12-21 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 3-4 FT), nine assists, three rebounds and a steal in 34 minutes during Saturday's 143-120 loss to the Knicks.

Impact Since being promoted to the starting lineup in December, Monk has impressed to the tune of 19.5 points and 6.8 assists per game, and although his efficiency (43.8 percent from the field and 33.5 percent from deep) has taken a slight hit, he's more than making up for it in volume. He's been great as a playmaker of late as well, dishing eight or more assists in six of his last nine games. He'll look to stay hot Monday against the Nets.

JANUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Knicks get four 20-point scorers, another triple-double from Hart in 143-120 victory over Kings

OG Anunoby scored 33 points, Josh Hart added 20 points, 18 rebounds and 11 assists in his sixth triple-double of the season, and the New York Knicks beat the Sacramento Kings 143-1...

JANUARY 26 • Associated Press

Comes close to double-double Monk ended with 20 points (7-15 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 4-4 FT), four rebounds, nine assists, one block and three steals in 38 minutes during Wednesday's 123-117 win over the Warriors.

Impact Monk has been excellent for the Kings since moving to a starting role, and he's been playing at a high level in recent weeks, even taking some of De'Aaron Fox's burden as a playmaker. The numbers back that up, as Monk has dished out six or more assists in all but one of his last 10 contests. Over that stretch, Monk is averaging 22.3 points, 3.8 rebounds, 7.5 assists and 1.7 steals per game.

JANUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

DeMar DeRozan scores 32 points in the Kings' 123-117 comeback victory over the Warriors

DeMar DeRozan scored 32 points, Domantas Sabonis had 26 points and 18 rebounds and the Sacramento Kings overcame an 18-point deficit to beat the Golden State Warriors 123-117 on We...

JANUARY 23 • Associated Press

Goes for 23 points in win Monk produced 23 points (8-15 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 4-4 FT), one rebound, four assists, one block and one steal in 30 minutes during Sunday's 123-100 win over the Wizards.

Impact Monk filled the stat sheet admirably and posted a solid stat line across the board, ending as one of three players who reached the 20-point plateau in an easy win for the Kings. Monk has been excellent as a starter and is putting up solid numbers as a reliable scoring weapon, hitting the 20-point mark in all but one of his previous eight outings, averaging 23.6 points per game in that span.

JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Domantas Sabonis has 29 points, 18 rebounds as Kings beat Wizards 123-100

Domantas Sabonis had 29 points and 18 rebounds, and the Sacramento Kings beat the Washington Wizards 123-100

JANUARY 20 • Associated Press

Goes for 26 points Monk had 26 points (10-19 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 4-5 FT), three rebounds, nine assists and one steal across 37 minutes during Thursday's 132-127 victory over the Rockets.

Impact Monk finished just one assist away from recording a double-double, and the former Kentucky star continues to thrive in a starting role while settling as another reliable scoring weapon alongside the Big Three of De'Aaron Fox, DeMar DeRozan and Domantas Sabonis. Monk has scored at least 20 points in all but one of his previous seven contests, averaging 23.7 points per game and shooting 45 percent from the floor in that span.

JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE