Monk (ankle) participated in the non-contact portions of Thursday's practice, Frankie Cartoscelli of KHTK Sactown Sports 1140 reports.
Monk has missed Sacramento's last five contests due to a right ankle sprain. While the 26-year-old has yet to participate in a full-contact practice, his presence is a good sign regardless. Still, Monk is expected to remain sidelined until at least next week.
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Kings' Malik Monk: Cleared for individual work
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Monk (ankle) has been cleared to participate in individual on-court workouts, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.
Monk has been sidelined for the Kings' last four games after spraining his right ankle against the Suns on Nov. 10. He'll progress to individual workouts, and his next step will be to return to team drills and 5-on-5 work. In the nine games prior to his injury, Monk had averaged 13.6 points, 3.0 rebounds and 2.9 assists over 26.9 minutes per game.
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Kings' Malik Monk: Slated to miss at least two weeks
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Monk was diagnosed with a moderate right ankle sprain Monday and will be sidelined for at least two weeks, Sean Cunningham of Fox 40 Sacramento reports.
Monk suffered the injury during Sunday's overtime win over the Suns in the first half and didn't return, finishing with four points, three rebounds, two assists and one steal in seven minutes. With Monk sidelined for a couple of weeks, Kevin Huerter, Keon Ellis, Doug McDermott and Jordan McLaughlin are candidates for increased roles.
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Kings' Malik Monk: Sitting out Monday
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Monk (ankle) will not play Monday against the Spurs, NBA reporter Chris Haynes reports.
Monk suffered a right ankle injury in Sunday's 127-118 overtime win over the Suns and was unable to return. He's still being evaluated, but the Kings went ahead and ruled him out of Monday's contest. With Monk sidelined, more minutes could be available for Keon Ellis and Doug McDermott in the rotation.
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Kings' Malik Monk: Won't return Sunday
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Monk has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Suns with a right ankle injury, Frankie Cartoscelli of KHTK Sactown Sports 1140 reports. He'll finish the game with four points (1-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, two assists and one steal in seven minutes.
Monk limped off the court to the locker room early in the second quarter after tweaking his right ankle. Given the Kings' quick announcement that he won't return, Monk seems likely to miss the second leg of a back-to-back set Monday versus the Spurs. Keon Ellis and Doug McDermott could see increased minutes off the bench in Monk's absence.
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Kings' Malik Monk: Heads to locker room Sunday
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Monk went back to the locker room after suffering an apparent ankle injury during Sunday's game against the Suns, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.
Monk appeared to suffer an ankle injury while running around a screen before exiting the game for the locker room. If he is unable to return, Keon Ellis and Doug McDermott could see extra run.
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Kings' Malik Monk: Leaves game with ankle injury
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Monk (ankle) went to the locker room during the second quarter of Sunday's game against the Suns, Sean Cunningham of Fox 40 Sacramento reports.
Monk appeared to turn his right ankle on Mason Plumlee's foot, and the former headed back to the locker room following the injury. If Monk is unable to return to Sunday's game, Keon Ellis and Doug McDermott would figure to see more minutes off the bench.
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Kings' Malik Monk: Pours in 21 points
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Monk finished with 21 points (9-16 FG, 3-7 3Pt), four rebounds, four assists and two steals over 38 minutes during Saturday's 131-128 overtime loss to Toronto.
Monk managed to finish in double figures in the scoring column after putting up seven and nine points in his previous two appearances. He saw a significant increase in playing time in the loss, logging a season-best 38 minutes while knocking down an impressive 56.3 percent of his tries from the field. There will continue to be plenty of competition for Monk within this Sacramento offense, but it's nice to be reminded that he's still capable of reaching the 20-point threshold.
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Kings' Malik Monk: Notches seven points
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Monk posted seven points (2-11 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four rebounds, three assists and one block over 26 minutes during Tuesday's 113-96 victory over Utah.
Monk couldn't find his rhythm Tuesday night, but fantasy managers will at least appreciate that his usage rate remained sturdy. He's off to a quiet start this campaign, posting averages of 12.5 points, 3.0 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 2.0 three-pointers through four outings.
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Kings' Malik Monk: Removed from injury report
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Monk (hand) has been cleared in advance of Thursday's season opener versus Minnesota.
Monk dealt with right hand soreness in the preseason, but he appears good to go as Sacramento begins the season Thursday. Monk is expected to come off of the bench behind De'Aaron Fox, Kevin Huerter and DeMar DeRozan.
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Kings' Malik Monk: Won't play Thursday
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Monk won't play in Thursday's preseason game against the Clippers due to right hand soreness, Sean Cunningham of Fox 40 Sacramento reports.
The Kings' backcourt will be depleted for the preseason finale since they'll also be without De'Aaron Fox (rest). Monk will have about a week to recover before the Kings open their 2023-24 regular season against the Timberwolves next Thursday.
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Kings' Malik Monk: Off injury report Sunday
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Monk (personal) is not on the injury report for Sunday's preseason game against the Trail Blazers.
Monk missed Friday's preseason game against the Warriors due to personal reasons, but he is back with the team and expected to suit up Sunday. The 2024 Sixth Man of the Year is set to reprise his prominent role off the bench coming off a career-best year, during which he averaged 15.4 points, 5.1 assists and 2.9 rebounds while shooting 44.3 percent from the field across 26.0 minutes per game in 72 regular-season appearances.
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Kings' Malik Monk: Still away from team
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Monk (personal) is out for Friday's preseason game against the Warriors, as he is still away from the team, Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee reports.
It was previously reported that Monk rejoined the team on Thursday, which may have been true, but he is again away due to personal matters. He is not expected to miss an extended period of time. The Kentucky product figures to once again be in the Sixth Man of the Year conversation as the Kings' top bench option this season.
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Kings' Malik Monk: Rejoining team
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Monk (personal) will rejoin the Kings on Thursday afternoon, Sean Cunningham of Fox 40 Sacramento reports.
Monk exited Wednesday's preseason game due to personal reasons but appears good to go for Friday's preseason matchup against Golden State. Monk should continue to be one of the league's most productive bench players this season.
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Kings' Malik Monk: Exits for personal reasons
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Monk exited Wednesday's preseason game against the Warriors for personal reasons, and he is not expected to be away from the team for an extended period, Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee reports.
Monk left Wednesday's contest with eight minutes left in the first half, and it's now known he's not dealing with an injury. The shooting guard tallied 13 points on 4-of-7 shooting across 10 minutes prior to leaving. It's unclear how long Monk will be away from the team, but his next chance to play will come Friday at Golden State.
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Kings' Malik Monk: Heads to locker room
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Monk (undisclosed) went back to the locker room during the second quarter of Wednesday's preseason game against the Warriors, Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee reports.
Monk headed straight back to the locker room after being subbed out, though the reason for his departure is unknown. Monk should be considered questionable to return. While he's sidelined, expect Mason Jones and Colby Jones to see more action.
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Kings' Malik Monk: Content with sixth-man role
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Coach Mike Brown said Tuesday that Monk (knee) will be the Kings' sixth man in 2024-25, Frankie Cartoscelli of KHTK Sactown Sports 1140 reports.
Fresh off a second-place finish for the NBA's Sixth Man of the Year Award, Monk inked a four-year, $78 million deal with the Kings this offseason. Kevin Huerter (shoulder) isn't cleared for 5-on-5 work yet, so Keon Ellis is operating as the starting shooting guard next to De'Aaron Fox. Monk is certainly talented enough to start for the Kings even when they're at full strength, but his impact off the bench is undeniable. Playing with the reserves also allows Monk to have the ball in his hands more, increasing his fantasy value.
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Kings' Malik Monk: Will stay with Sacramento
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Monk (knee) intends to sign a four-year, $78 million deal with the Kings, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
Monk continues to recover from a knee injury, but that hasn't stopped him from reaching an agreement with the Kings. The sharpshooter averaged career-high marks in points (15.4) and assists (5.1) per game en route to finishing second in the 2023-24 Sixth Man of the Year award voting. Even though Monk was expected to be a sought-after player in the open market, instead, he chose to sign with the Kings and is expected to make the deal official once the league year begins July 1.
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Kings' Malik Monk: Yet to begin running
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Monk (knee) has not re-commenced running amid his ongoing recovery from an MCL sprain, and he "doesn't know if a first-round return is a realistic goal," per Anthony Slater of The Athletic.
Sacramento must defeat Golden State on Tuesday to unlock a first-round opportunity, but Monk appears to be multiple recovery steps away from returning to game action. Behind superstar De'Aaron Fox, Keon Ellis and Davion Mitchell have absorbed work in a shorthanded backcourt.
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Kings' Malik Monk: Suffers sprained MCL
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Monk has been diagnosed with a sprained right MCL and is expected to miss 4-to-6 weeks, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
Monk will miss the rest of the regular season, but depending on how quickly he recovers, he could be available at some point in the postseason if Sacramento is able to advance out of the Play-In Tournament. In the meantime, Keon Ellis and Davion Mitchell could be asked to soak up more minutes in the backcourt. Monk will finish the regular season with averages of 15.4 points, 5.1 assists, 2.9 rebounds and 2.1 three-pointers in 26.0 minutes per game over 72 appearances.
