Kings' Malik Monk: Scores 25 points with five assists
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Monk recorded 25 points (10-19 FG, 5-8 3Pt), five assists, three rebounds and two steals in 30 minutes during Wednesday's 121-95 loss to the Rockets.
Monk notched a new season high in points in the blowout loss, and he saw some increased opportunity to close the game with DeMar DeRozan, Zach LaVine and Russell Westbrook all getting benched down the stretch. Monk has been trending up as of late, scoring 20-plus in three of his past five games.
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Kings' Malik Monk: Available to play
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Monk (shoulder) is available for Wednesday's game in Houston.
Monk was being listed as probable for Wednesday night's game, so there was never much doubt about his status. Monk is averaging 13.2 points, 2.2 assists and 1.8 three-pointers on the season.
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Kings' Malik Monk: Listed probable for Wednesday
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Monk (shoulder) is probable for Wednesday's game against Houston.
Monk missed practice Monday due to shoulder soreness, but he's still in line to play Wednesday. The veteran guard has averaged 13.2 points, 2.2 assists and 1.9 rebounds in 24.3 minutes per tilt across 18 games this season, shooting 40.2 percent from three-point land.
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Kings' Malik Monk: Misses practice Monday
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Monk did not practice Monday due to shoulder soreness, Brenden Nunes of KHTK Sactown Sports 1140 reports.
The Kings are off until Wednesday, and the team doesn't expect the guard to miss any time. Essentially, the Kings are being cautious here. Monk produced 21 points (8-17 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 4-5 FT), six rebounds, six assists, two blocks and two steals across 34 minutes off the bench during Sunday's 115-107 loss to Memphis.
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Kings' Malik Monk: Hits for 21 in Sunday's loss
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Monk racked up 21 points (8-17 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 4-5 FT), six rebounds, six assists, two blocks and two steals across 34 minutes off the bench during Sunday's 115-107 loss to Memphis.
It's the fourth time this season, and the second time in the last four games, that Monk has produced at least 20 points. The 34 minutes also represented his biggest workload of the season, as the 27-year-old guard stepped up in the absence of Dennis Schroder (hip). Monk has struggled to provide consistent offense from the second unit this season, but he's scored in double digits in six of the last eight games, averaging 13.6 points, 2.5 boards, 2.1 assists, 1.6 threes and 1.5 combined steals and blocks in 24.9 minutes over that stretch.
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Kings' Malik Monk: Busy off bench Monday
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Monk amassed 22 points (9-18 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal across 26 minutes during Monday's 117-112 overtime victory over Minnesota.
Monk filled the box score Monday, crossing the 20-point marker for the third time in 2025-26. The veteran guard hasn't started a game this season, but he's been productive enough to warrant some consideration as a low-end option in most fantasy leagues. Monk has averaged 13.1 points, 2.1 assists, 1.7 rebounds and 0.9 steals 24.0 minutes per tilt in 15 games this season.
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Kings' Malik Monk: Remaining in bench role
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Monk will be deployed off the bench Wednesday against Oklahoma City, James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento reports.
This is a correction to a previous update that listed Monk in the starting lineup for Wednesday's clash. Zach LaVine remains the starting shooting guard for the Kings.
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Kings' Malik Monk: Drawing first start of season
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Monk is starting Wednesday's game against the Thunder.
Monk posted 16 points in Sunday's loss to the Spurs, which was evidently enough to earn him his first start of the 2025-26 campaign. He has scored in double figures in four of his last six outings.
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Kings' Malik Monk: Cleared to face Timberwolves
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Monk (ankle) is available for Friday's game against Minnesota, Sean Cunningham of Fox 40 Sacramento reports.
Monk is battling ankle soreness, but he's bringing his stay off the floor to a one-game minimum after missing Wednesday's contest against the Hawks. The swingman shouldn't have any restrictions Friday. On the campaign, Monk has averaged 14.2 points, 2.4 assists, 1.6 rebounds and 0.9 steals during 24.8 minutes per contest in nine games.
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Kings' Malik Monk: Iffy for Friday
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Monk (ankle) is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Timberwolves.
Monk is in jeopardy of missing his second consecutive contest due to left ankle soreness. If the veteran guard is ultimately ruled out, Nique Clifford, Keon Ellis and Devin Carter are candidates for an uptick in minutes. Over his last five outings, Monk has averaged 13.0 points, 2.2 assists and 1.8 rebounds in 25.0 minutes per game.
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Kings' Malik Monk: Won't play Wednesday
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Monk (ankle) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Hawks, Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee reports.
Monk was deemed questionable for the contest due to left ankle soreness, and he'll wind up taking a seat. With Zach LaVine (thigh) sidelined, Russell Westbrook and Keon Ellis could see more action. Monk's next chance to play will come Friday against the Timberwolves.
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Kings' Malik Monk: Iffy for Wednesday
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Monk is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Hawks with left ankle soreness.
The Kings have submitted a lengthy injury report for the second leg of this back-to-back set. Zach LaVine (thigh) has already been ruled out, and Domantas Sabonis (ribs) is questionable. If Monk isn't able to give it a go, Russell Westbrook and Dennis Schroder may have to shoulder significant workloads. Devin Carter could be more involved as well.
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Kings' Malik Monk: Early-season woes continue
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Monk accumulated 12 points (5-12 FG, 2-5 3Pt), one rebound, two assists and one steal across 28 minutes during Tuesday's 122-108 loss to the Nuggets.
Monk has struggled to find any sort of rhythm thus far, scoring more than 15 points on just two occasions through his first nine games. Sacramento has won only three games, with head coach Doug Christie seemingly lost for answers. Monk's upside is just enough for him to be considered a hold in standard leagues. However, should things continue to go south, he could end up being expendable at some point in the near future.
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Kings' Malik Monk: Not listed on injury report
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Monk (personal) is not listed on the injury report for Wednesday's game against the Warriors.
It looks like Monk will be back in action Wednesday night following a two-game stint on the sidelines, and if Zach LaVine (back) can't give it a go, Monk could see more shots falling his way. Through the first five games of the season, Monk has been a top-60 player with averages of 15.6 points, 2.4 assists, 2.6 triples, 1.2 steals and 0.8 blocks per contest.
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Kings' Malik Monk: Ruled out for Monday
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Monk (personal) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Nuggets.
Monk will miss his second consecutive game due to personal reasons. His next opportunity to play will come Wednesday against the Warriors. With the 27-year-old guard sidelined, Keon Ellis and Nique Clifford are candidates for an uptick in minutes, especially if Dennis Schroder (hip) is downgraded from questionable to out.
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Kings' Malik Monk: Notches nine points
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Monk finished Tuesday's 107-101 loss to the Thunder with nine points (3-7 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 3-4 FT), two rebounds, four assists and one steal across 26 minutes.
Monk and Keon Ellis both saw heavy workloads off the bench for the Kings, and that's likely to remain the case going forward. Although Tuesday's performance was a bit underwhelming, Monk is currently leading the Kings in nine-category fantasy value with averages of 15.8 points, 2.8 assists, 1.3 rebounds, 1.3 steals, 1.0 blocks and 1.3 three-pointers on 51.2 percent shooting from the field through four regular-season contests.
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Kings' Malik Monk: Hits for 20 points off bench
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Monk finished with 20 points (7-14 FG, 6-9 3Pt), one rebound, three assists, two blocks and two steals in 21 minutes during Friday's 105-104 win over the Jazz.
It's too soon to tell, but Monk may be developing into the true sixth man for the Kings. Monk is deserving of a starting role on paper, but the frontcourt is the only place where there is an opening, and he's not a fit there. That spot will eventually be filled by Keegan Murray, which will solidify a starting five that Monk won't be a part of. Despite the apparent demotion, he's off to a great start and still has some fantasy value.
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Kings' Malik Monk: Logs 19 points off the bench
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Monk ended Wednesday's 120-116 loss to Phoenix with 19 points (7-13 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound and two assists across 27 minutes.
Monk's fantasy prospects became cloudy after the Kings acquired Dennis Schroder, and things became even murkier with the recent addition of Russell Westbrook. Despite the competition, Monk found success with the second unit Wednesday. The team's confidence in Monk is not surprising, given that he logged a career-high campaign last season, and his results in the opener increase his probability of fantasy success as the season progresses.
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Kings' Malik Monk: Sitting again Friday
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Monk (illness) is out for Friday's preseason game against the Lakers, Sean Cunningham of Fox 40 Sacramento reports.
Monk is still recovering from an illness, so he won't suit up for Friday's preseason finale. He should have ample time to recover before Wednesday's 2025-26 regular-season opener Wednesday against the Suns.
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Kings' Malik Monk: Won't play Wednesday
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Monk (illness) has been ruled out for Wednesday's preseason game against the Clippers, Sean Cunningham of Fox 40 Sacramento reports.
Monk missed practice Tuesday due to illness and will remain sidelined Wednesday as the issue persists. The guard will have one final chance to see preseason action Friday against the Lakers before the calendar flips to the regular season.
