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| HT/WT: 6-3, 200 lbs |
| Birthplace: Jonesboro, AR |
| Age: 28 |
| School: Kentucky |
| Experience: 9 |
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2026 Stats
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| Regular Season | 12.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 2.0 |
Top Malik Monk News
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Kings' Malik Monk: Will play Friday
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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