Monk finished Monday's 123-114 victory over the Grizzlies with 10 points (4-10 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 1-1 FT), two assists, one block and two steals in 19 minutes.
Monk scored in double digits for the fifth straight appearance, although his playing time was largely underwhelming. Despite the fact that Sacramento is looking to the future, it doesn't appear as though Monk is high on its list of priorities. In three games over the past week, he has averaged 14.3 points, 3.3 assists, 1.0 steals and 2.3 three-pointers in 22.4 minutes per game. At best, he should be viewed as a possible streaming candidate.
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Kings' Malik Monk: Plays well in return
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Monk recorded 14 points (5-8 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 1-3 FT) and two assists across 20 minutes during Thursday's 131-94 loss to Orlando.
With Zach LaVine (hand) and Domantas Sabonis (knee) out for the season, Monk is a candidate to see increased usage down the stretch. An illness sidelined Monk for the Kings' final three games before the All-Star break, but he saw a modest workload Thursday with the team getting blown out by Orlando.
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Kings' Malik Monk: Ready to return Thursday
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Monk (illness) is not listed on the injury report ahead of Thursday's game against the Magic.
An illness sidelined Monk for the Kings' final three games before the All-Star break, but the veteran guard has been given the green light to return Thursday against Orlando. Monk averaged 15.6 points, 3.1 assists, 2.0 rebounds and 3.2 threes over 24.0 minutes per game over his last nine outings prior to the ASB.
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Kings' Malik Monk: Remains out with illness
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Monk (illness) didn't play in Monday's game against the Pelicans.
Monk has missed two straight games due to an illness, and his final chance to suit up before the All-Star break will come Wednesday in Utah. After the break, it's unclear what Monk's role will be, but that'll likely depend on the health of Zach LaVine (finger), Keegan Murray (ankle) and De'Andre Hunter (eye). From Jan. 9 through Feb. 6, Monk appeared in 14 of 16 games, averaging 14.4 points, 3.3 assists and 2.1 rebounds in 23.4 minutes per game.
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Kings' Malik Monk: Out with illness
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Monk is out for Saturday's game against the Cavaliers due to an illness.
Monk is fresh 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.
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Kings' Malik Monk: Drains six threes in Friday's loss
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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.
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.
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Kings' Malik Monk: Good to go Sunday
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Monk (heel) is available to play in Sunday's game against the Wizards.
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.
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Kings' Malik Monk: Iffy for Sunday
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Monk (heel) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Wizards.
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.
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Kings' Malik Monk: Not listed on injury report
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Monk (ankle) is not being listed on the injury report ahead of Friday's game in Boston.
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.
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Kings' Malik Monk: Questionable for Thursday
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Monk (ankle) is questionable for Thursday's game against the 76ers.
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.
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Kings' Malik Monk: Out with ankle soreness
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Monk is out for Tuesday's game against the Knicks due to right ankle soreness.
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.
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Kings' Malik Monk: Questionable with sore ankle
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Monk is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Knicks due to right ankle soreness.
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.
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Kings' Malik Monk: Returns Sunday
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Monk (leg) returned to Sunday's game against the Pistons with 6:01 remaining in the third quarter, per the broadcast.
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.
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Kings' Malik Monk: Goes to locker room Sunday
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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.
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.
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Kings' Malik Monk: Shines off bench
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Monk registered 23 points (9-15 FG, 5-9 3Pt), one rebound and two assists over 26 minutes during Sunday's 117-110 loss to the Trail Blazers.
Monk tied Russell Westbrook for the team lead in scoring, but it wasn't enough firepower to secure the victory. Monk has been hit or miss from beyond the arc lately, as he drilled seven triples Jan. 12 against the Lakers on nine attempts, but then went 0-for-6 over his next two appearances, followed by five threes Sunday.
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Kings' Malik Monk: Puts up 26 points in win
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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.
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.
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Kings' Malik Monk: Posts 15 points off bench
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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.
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. Monk would need a trade or a string of Sacramento injuries to make a significant difference.
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Kings' Malik Monk: Re-emerges in rotation
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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.
Monk hadn't played in any of the Kings' previous three games due to 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.
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Kings' Malik Monk: Sees five minutes
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Monk posted two points (1-1 FG, 0-2 FT) across five minutes during Sunday's 125-124 overtime win over the Rockets.
After picking up two straight DNP-CD's, Monk finally got off the bench in Sunday's win. With Nique Clifford becoming more involved for the Kings, Monk appears to be the odd man out.
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Kings' Malik Monk: Falls out of rotation
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Monk (coach's decision) went unused in Saturday's 98-93 loss to Portland.
Monk has now been held out of the Sacramento rotation for two consecutive games, though head coach Doug Christie noted after the game that the arrangement is "not necessarily permanent," adding that the team's priority is giving minute to the group on the floor "plays extremely hard," per Brenden Nunes of KHTK Sactown Sports 1140. Monk had been averaging 24 minutes per game this season before his unexpected absences the past two contests. Nique Clifford, Keon Ellis and Dennis Schroder have handled most of the reserve minutes at guard and on the wing with Monk going unused.
