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.
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.
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Kings' Malik Monk: Pops for 21 against Blazers
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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.
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 brought 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.
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Kings' Malik Monk: Big night as new point guard
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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.
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.
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Kings' Malik Monk: Team-high 21 points in loss
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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.
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.
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Kings' Malik Monk: Matches season-high 31 points
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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.
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 highly effective as a facilitator 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.
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Kings' Malik Monk: Comes close to double-double
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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.
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.
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Kings' Malik Monk: Goes for 23 points in win
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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.
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.
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Kings' Malik Monk: Goes for 26 points
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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.
Monk finished just one assist away from recording a double-double. 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.
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Kings' Malik Monk: Good to go
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Monk (groin) is available for Thursday's game against the Rockets, James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento reports.
Monk will be back in action Thursday night following a brief one-game absence due to a groin injury. He's expected to return to the starting five and has scored 20 points or more in five of his last six matchups.
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Kings' Malik Monk: Goes through shootaround
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Monk (groin) was active at shootaround ahead of Thursday's game versus the Rockets, Brenden Nunes of KHTK Sactown Sports 1140 reports.
Monk is listed as probable Thursday after missing Sacramento's previous outing due to a groin injury. While fantasy managers should look out for an official injury update to clarify Monk's status against Houston, all signs point to him being able to suit up.
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Kings' Malik Monk: Probable for Thursday
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Monk (groin) has been listed as probable for Thursday's game against the Rockets.
Monk appears to be trending toward returning to the basketball floor for the Kings on Thursday against the Rockets. The veteran guard missed Tuesday's game against the Bucks with a groin injury but could return in Sacramento. He's currently averaging a career-high 17.2 points, 3.8 rebounds and 5.4 assists per game while shooting 43.5 percent from the field and 33.9 percent from beyond the arc.
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Kings' Malik Monk: Flirts with triple-double in win
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Monk closed Sunday's 124-119 win over the Bulls with 18 points (7-18 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 3-3 FT), eight rebounds, nine assists and two steals across 37 minutes.
Monk did a little bit of everything for Sacramento in the starting lineup Sunday, leading all players in assists and steals while finishing as one of four players with 15 or more points and coming up one dime and two rebounds shy of a triple-double. Monk posted his sixth game of the season with at least 15 points, five rebounds and five assists while securing at least 18 points or a sixth straight outing.
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Kings' Malik Monk: Continues to fill in admirably
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Monk logged 22 points (9-24 FG, 3-11 3Pt, 1-1 FT), three rebounds, eight assists, one block and one steal over 37 minutes during Friday's 114-97 win over the Celtics.
Operating as Sacramento's point guard for the injured De'Aaron Fox (glute) for a third straight contest, Monk continued to fill in admirably with 22 points and eight assists to go with a full stat line Friday. The streaky Monk appears to be on a heater at the moment, as the 26-year-old is averaging 22.3 points, 7.3 assists, 4.0 rebounds, 1.4 steals and 2.7 threes across his last seven contests. If Fox is unable to suit up for the Kings on Sunday against the Bulls, Monk would figure to continue handling an expanded role as one of the team's top playmakers alongside Domantas Sabonis and DeMar DeRozan.
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Kings' Malik Monk: Shines with 26/12 double-double
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Monk produced 26 points (9-14 FG, 5-8 3Pt, 3-3 FT), three rebounds, 12 assists, one block and four steals in 29 minutes during Sunday's 129-99 victory over Golden State.
Monk's brilliant play continued with a team-high 26 points. Although De'Aaron Fox's (hip) absence was a contributing factor, Monk's totals have been excellent, independent of Sacramento's injury report. Promoting Monk has proven to be a winning formula, and fantasy managers should expect the production to continue. He's enjoyed a great start to January, averaging 25.7 points, 8.0 assists, 2.3 rebounds and 2.0 steals over three games.
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Kings' Malik Monk: Struggles with three-point shot
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Monk closed with 20 points (5-12 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 10-10 FT), two rebounds, six assists and one steal across 32 minutes during Wednesday's 113-107 win over the 76ers.
Monk delivered an impressive stat line and reached the 20-point mark for the second time over his last three games. Even though the fact that he went 0-for-5 from beyond the arc might stand out, the truth is that Monk has been struggling with his shot since being promoted to a starting role on Dec. 1. During that 14-game span, he's averaging 16.7 points per game but is only shooting a subpar 32.7 percent from three-point range. Furthermore, his 33.9 percent from deep this season would be his lowest mark of the last five seasons if he doesn't improve it in the coming months.
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Kings' Malik Monk: Puts together diverse line in win
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Monk logged 14 points (4-14 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 5-6 FT), seven rebounds, six assists and one steal in 36 minutes during Monday's 110-100 win over the Mavericks.
It's taken a few years for Monk to find his way back into a starting lineup, but it looks like he's now the preferred option after working with the second unit during his first two seasons with the Kings. Monk's ability to put up solid totals in a reserve role was never in doubt, but the addition of DeMar DeRozan and Kevin Huerter's streaky play has led to a permanent spot for Monk with the first unit. Monk and DeRozan seem to complement each other well, and the Kentucky product's ability to impact multiple categories is a great bonus for the squad.
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Kings' Malik Monk: Impactful two-way performance
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Monk amassed 25 points (9-19 FG, 4-10 3Pt, 3-3 FT), six rebounds, 10 assists, three blocks and one steal in 34 minutes during Monday's 130-129 loss to the Nuggets.
Monk has scored at least 20 points in three of his last five starts, but he's been making a difference due to his contributions in other categories. He's showing he's not just a one-dimensional scorer, posting a season-high mark in blocks and dishing out double-digit dimes for the second time in 2024-25. Monk has experienced an uptick in value, and the numbers back him up. He's averaging 18.1 points, 4.4 rebounds, 7.3 assists and a combined 1.4 steals-plus-blocks in seven starts this season.
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Kings' Malik Monk: Shooting woes in win Thursday
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Monk registered five points (2-11 FG, 1-5 3Pt), nine assists, four rebounds, one block and one steal over 34 minutes during Thursday's 111-109 win over New Orleans.
Monk struggled to find his rhythm from the field Thursday as he tied his season-low mark in scoring. Despite shooting woes, the guard still racked up a team-high nine assists. The 26-year-old has successfully made the jump to the starting five, and in his last six outings, he has averaged 17.0 points, 6.8 assists and 4.2 rebounds while shooting 40.4 percent from deep across 33.2 minutes per game.
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Kings' Malik Monk: Scores 23 points Thursday
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Monk had 23 points (7-16 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 5-5 FT), one rebound and five assists over 32 minutes during Thursday's 115-110 loss to Memphis.
Monk continues to produce in a starting role for the Kings, and there's no question Sacramento is riding his hot hand. This was his fifth straight game with at least 15 points, scoring over 20 thrice while shooting an impressive 51.9 percent from the field in that span. Monk's numbers are likely to regress at some point, particularly in the efficiency department. Still, he's been showing he's worth rostering in most formats, especially now that he holds a starting role.
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Kings' Malik Monk: Racks up double-double in win
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Monk ended with 17 points (5-10 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 3-3 FT), two rebounds, 12 assists and one steal in 35 minutes during Tuesday's 120-111 victory over the Rockets.
The Kings once again opted to start Monk over Keon Ellis, who has struggled to stay consistent. Monk has responded with two excellent games, and although Kevin Huerter is back in action, Monk will remain the starting shooting guard, per coach Mike Brown. Monk has been the first man off the bench for the Kings frequently over his three-year tenure with the team, and he's invaluable as an offensive spark. He may return to that role eventually, but he is currently strutting his stuff as a starter.