Monk (ankle) is available for Friday's game against Portland.
Monk is ready to make his season debut Friday. The veteran guard figures to cut into Emanuel Sharp's playing time off the bench in the Sacramento backcourt.
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Kings' Malik Monk: Listed probable for Friday
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Monk (ankle) is probable for Friday's game against Portland.
Monk was downgraded to out for Sacramento's regular-season opener Wednesday against the Clippers due to an ankle issue. However, he appears on track to make his 2026-27 debut Friday. Expect confirmation on Monk's availability as tipoff nears.
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Kings' Malik Monk: Ruled out Wednesday
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Monk (ankle) won't play Wednesday versus the Clippers.
Monk was initially listed as questionable. However, after being downgraded to doubtful, the veteran has officially been ruled out for the opener. With Monk unavailable, Nique Clifford, Emanuel Sharp and Daeqwon Plowden could each receive a few extra minutes.
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Kings' Malik Monk: Doubtful to face LAC
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Monk (ankle) has been downgraded to doubtful for Wednesday's game against the Clippers.
Monk is not expected to suit up for Sacramento's regular-season opener due to left ankle soreness. If the veteran guard is ultimately ruled out, Nique Clifford, Emanuel Sharp and Daeqwon Plowden could all see a bump in minutes.
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Kings' Malik Monk: Questionable for Wednesday
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Monk (ankle) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Clippers.
Monk is in danger of missing Wednesday's regular-season opener due to left ankle soreness. His absence would leave additional minutes available for the likes of Nique Clifford and Emanuel Sharp.
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Kings' Malik Monk: Dealing with ankle soreness
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Monk (ankle) could miss time to begin the 2026-27 campaign, James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento reports.
Monk has been dealing with left ankle soreness throughout training camp and the preseason. While he hasn't been ruled out for Opening Night against Los Angeles, his availability will hinge on "how the ankle responds" leading up to the contest. If Monk isn't available, Nique Clifford should be considered the favorite to see more minutes.
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Kings' Malik Monk: Sitting out again
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Monk (rest) is out for Tuesday's preseason game against Portland, Matt George of ABC 10 Sacramento reports.
Monk is one of several Kings guards who will be unavailable Tuesday, joining Zach LaVine, Ben Simmons and Darius Acuff on the sidelines. His next chance to see preseason action will come Friday against San Antonio.
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Kings' Malik Monk: Participating in practice
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Monk (rest) participated in Monday's practice, per James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento.
Monk should make his preseason debut at some point in the near future. He'll try to do Tuesday versus Portland.
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Kings' Malik Monk: Won't play against Golden State
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Monk (rest) has been ruled out for Saturday's preseason game against the Warriors, Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee reports.
Monk will be idle for a third consecutive preseason game. His next chance to play is Tuesday against the Trail Blazers, but it's possible that the Kings keep the veteran guard off the floor until the team's regular-season opener against the Clippers on Wednesday, Oct. 21.
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Kings' Malik Monk: Won't play vs. Lakers
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Monk (rest) is out for Thursday's preseason game against the Lakers, Brenden Nunes of KHTK Sactown Sports 1140 reports.
Monk didn't play in Monday's game against the Lakers, and he won't suit up for the rematch as well. His next chance to feature will come against the Warriors on Saturday.
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Kings' Malik Monk: Won't play Monday
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Monk (rest) won't suit up for Monday's exhibition versus the Lakers, Sean Cunningham of Fox 40 Sacramento reports.
The Kings didn't list an injury for Monk, so this is likely just a rest day for the 28-year-old veteran. His next chance to play will come in a rematch with the Lakers on Thursday.
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Kings' Malik Monk: Faces increased competition for minutes
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The Kings signed Ben Simmons to a one-year deal Friday, adding another playmaker to Sacramento's second unit who could challenge Monk for playing time.
Simmons ended up sitting out the entire 2025-26 campaign but will return to The Association this season. He's a versatile defender who could take on a meaningful role thanks to his playmaking ability, though Simmons' arrival may result in fewer minutes for Monk. Monk averaged 12.5 points, 3.0 assists and 1.9 rebounds in 22.0 minutes per tilt across 62 regular-season games (three starts) last season, marking his fewest minutes per game since he played for the Hornets in the 2020-21 campaign. Aside from Simmons, Monk also faces competition for playing time from rookie No. 7 overall pick Darius Acuff, Nique Clifford and Emanuel Sharp. Monk has a $21.6 million player option for 2027-28 and remains a candidate to be traded after having been the subject of trade rumors throughout the 2025-26 season.
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Kings' Malik Monk: Shaky standing for 2026-27
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Monk's (personal) role for 2026-27 is undetermined after Sacramento landed Darius Acuff with the No. 7 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.
It was somewhat of a surprise that the Kings didn't trade Monk in 2025-26, as his 22.0 minutes per game were his lowest since 2020-21. The veteran guard is under contract for next year, but the selection of Acuff and emergence of Nique Clifford late last season appear to push Monk even further down the depth chart this summer. That said, Monk could also have a meaningful Opening Night role if Russell Westbrook leaves this offseason.
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Kings' Malik Monk: Ruled out for Sunday
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Monk (personal) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Portland.
Monk will miss Sacramento's regular-season finale while attending to a personal matter. He will finish the 2025-26 campaign with averages of 12.5 points, 3.0 assists, 1.9 rebounds and 0.6 steals across 22.0 minutes per game in 62 regular-season appearances (three starts).
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Kings' Malik Monk: Available for Sunday
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Monk (personal) is available for Sunday's game against the Clippers.
Monk is no longer on the injury report after missing Friday's game against the Pelicans. He's been hot over his last five games with averages of 16.0 points, 7.4 assists and 2.6 three-pointers.
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Kings' Malik Monk: Iffy for Friday
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Monk (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Friday's game against New Orleans.
Monk was held out of Sunday's loss to Brooklyn due to a right shoulder contusion and is in jeopardy of missing Friday's game with soreness in that same shoulder. If the 28-year-old guard isn't cleared to face the Pelicans, Daeqwon Plowden and Devin Carter would be candidates to see an uptick in playing time.
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Kings' Malik Monk: Fills stat sheet Wednesday
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Monk finished with 18 points (6-11 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 3-4 FT), three rebounds, five assists, one block and one steal in 29 minutes during Wednesday's 123-115 win over Toronto.
Monk returned from a one-game absence due to a shoulder injury and made his presence felt off the bench. This was the 27th time Monk scored at least 15 points as a reserve in 2025-26. That said, he's ending the season on a bit of a down note. Monk is shooting 32 percent from three since the All-Star break, compared to 42.6 percent from deep before the break.
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Kings' Malik Monk: Absent from injury report
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Monk (shoulder) is off the injury report for Wednesday's game against Toronto.
Monk is set to return from a one-game absence with a shoulder injury that cost him Sunday's loss to the Nets. The veteran guard has averaged 13.2 points, 7.4 assists, 2.0 rebounds and 2.0 three-pointers in 27.0 minutes per tilt in his last five games.
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Kings' Malik Monk: Won't suit up against Nets
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Monk (shoulder) is listed as out ahead of Sunday's game in Brooklyn.
Monk started in each of the Kings' last three contests, most recently finishing with 10 points, two rebounds, seven assists and one steal across 27 minutes in Saturday's 123-113 loss to Atlanta. However, he won't suit up Sunday due to a right-shoulder contusion. With DeMar DeRozan (hamstring) and several other players also ruled out, DaQuan Jeffries, Nique Clifford, Daeqwon Plowden and Killian Hayes should all see more action, with two of them possibly moving into the starting lineup.
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Kings' Malik Monk: Fares well in loss
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Monk finished Thursday's 121-117 loss to Orlando with 13 points (5-12 FG, 3-9 3Pt), two rebounds, five assists, one block and one steal in 32 minutes.
With so many injuries in Sacramento, Monk started this contest and saw a healthy usage rate. Over his last four appearances, he's averaging 14.0 points, 7.5 assists, 2.0 rebounds and 2.5 three-pointers in 27.0 minutes per contest.
