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.
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).
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
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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.
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.
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.
Monk will start Tuesday's game against the Hornets, Sam Perley of the Hornets' official site reports.
After dropping a season-high 32 points in Sunday's win over Brooklyn, Monk will step into the starting five for the first time this season due to Sacramento being extremely shorthanded. The veteran guard has averaged 17.6 points and 4.0 assists across 23.6 minutes per contest in his last five appearances.
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Kings' Malik Monk: Season-high 32 points in win
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Monk amassed 32 points (8-17 FG, 7-13 3Pt, 9-9 FT), six assists, two rebounds and one block across 30 minutes in Sunday's 126-122 win over the Nets.
With the Kings shorthanded Sunday, Monk saw an expanded role and made the most of the opportunity, tying his season high in triples en route to a season-best 32 points. The veteran guard also led the second unit in assists and has dished out at least five dimes in three of his last four outings. Killian Hayes (toe) and Nique Clifford (ankle) both exited Sunday's win early, so Monk would be in line for increased minutes in Charlotte on Tuesday if Hayes, Clifford or Russell Westbrook (foot) is sidelined.
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Kings' Malik Monk: Available for Sunday
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Monk (shoulder) is available for Sunday's game against the Nets.
After tweaking his shoulder Thursday against the 76ers, Monk is no longer on the injury report. He may see a bump in usage Sunday with Russell Westbrook (foot) sitting out.
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Kings' Malik Monk: Exits early Thursday
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Monk won't return to Thursday's game against the 76ers due to a right shoulder injury. He finished with four points (1-5 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five assists and one rebound in 16 minutes.
Monk returned from a four-game absence due to a sprained right ankle and logged 16 minutes in the first half. However, he won't return during the second due to the shoulder injury. His status will be worth monitoring ahead of Sunday's game against the Nets.
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Kings' Malik Monk: Available to play
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Monk (ankle) is available for Thursday's game versus the 76ers.
Monk is set to return from a four-game stint on the sidelines, and with Nique Clifford (hamstring) out, Monk could see increased minutes. The 28-year-old guard is averaging 12.6 points, 2.7 assists and 2.0 triples per game this season.
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Kings' Malik Monk: Iffy for Thursday
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Monk (ankle) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the 76ers.
Monk is in danger of missing a fifth consecutive contest due to a right ankle sprain. If the 28-year-old guard is ultimately ruled out, Killian Hayes and Daeqwon Plowden would be candidates to see increased playing time.
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