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| HT/WT: 6-3, 200 lbs |
| Birthplace: Jonesboro, AR |
| Age: 28 |
| School: Kentucky |
| Experience: 9 |
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2025 Stats
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| Regular Season | 22.0 | 12.5 | 43.8 | 1.9 | 3.0 |
Top Malik Monk News
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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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Kings' Malik Monk: Ruled out for Sunday
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
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: Out for personal reasons
Monk is listed out for Friday's game against the Pelicans due to a personal matter.
The Kings initially listed Monk as questionable for the contest due to a sore right shoulder, but it's a personal issue that will ultimately keep him from playing Friday. His next chance to rejoin the Kings arrives Sunday, when Sacramento takes on the Clippers. Devin Carter and Nique Clifford should see enough playing time Friday to warrant streaming attention in all fantasy leagues.
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Kings' Malik Monk: Iffy for Friday
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
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
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
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
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.
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