Monk will be deployed off the bench Wednesday against Oklahoma City, James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento reports.
This is a correction to a previous update that listed Monk in the starting lineup for Wednesday's clash. Zach LaVine remains the starting shooting guard for the Kings.
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Kings' Malik Monk: Drawing first start of season
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Monk is starting Wednesday's game against the Thunder.
Monk posted 16 points in Sunday's loss to the Spurs, which was evidently enough to earn him his first start of the 2025-26 campaign. He has scored in double figures in four of his last six outings.
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Kings' Malik Monk: Cleared to face Timberwolves
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Monk (ankle) is available for Friday's game against Minnesota, Sean Cunningham of Fox 40 Sacramento reports.
Monk is battling ankle soreness, but he's bringing his stay off the floor to a one-game minimum after missing Wednesday's contest against the Hawks. The swingman shouldn't have any restrictions Friday. On the campaign, Monk has averaged 14.2 points, 2.4 assists, 1.6 rebounds and 0.9 steals during 24.8 minutes per contest in nine games.
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Kings' Malik Monk: Iffy for Friday
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Monk (ankle) is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Timberwolves.
Monk is in jeopardy of missing his second consecutive contest due to left ankle soreness. If the veteran guard is ultimately ruled out, Nique Clifford, Keon Ellis and Devin Carter are candidates for an uptick in minutes. Over his last five outings, Monk has averaged 13.0 points, 2.2 assists and 1.8 rebounds in 25.0 minutes per game.
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Kings' Malik Monk: Won't play Wednesday
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Monk (ankle) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Hawks, Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee reports.
Monk was deemed questionable for the contest due to left ankle soreness, and he'll wind up taking a seat. With Zach LaVine (thigh) sidelined, Russell Westbrook and Keon Ellis could see more action. Monk's next chance to play will come Friday against the Timberwolves.
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Kings' Malik Monk: Iffy for Wednesday
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Monk is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Hawks with left ankle soreness.
The Kings have submitted a lengthy injury report for the second leg of this back-to-back set. Zach LaVine (thigh) has already been ruled out, and Domantas Sabonis (ribs) is questionable. If Monk isn't able to give it a go, Russell Westbrook and Dennis Schroder may have to shoulder significant workloads. Devin Carter could be more involved as well.
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Kings' Malik Monk: Early-season woes continue
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Monk accumulated 12 points (5-12 FG, 2-5 3Pt), one rebound, two assists and one steal across 28 minutes during Tuesday's 122-108 loss to the Nuggets.
Monk has struggled to find any sort of rhythm thus far, scoring more than 15 points on just two occasions through his first nine games. Sacramento has won only three games, with head coach Doug Christie seemingly lost for answers. Monk's upside is just enough for him to be considered a hold in standard leagues. However, should things continue to go south, he could end up being expendable at some point in the near future.
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Kings' Malik Monk: Not listed on injury report
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Monk (personal) is not listed on the injury report for Wednesday's game against the Warriors.
It looks like Monk will be back in action Wednesday night following a two-game stint on the sidelines, and if Zach LaVine (back) can't give it a go, Monk could see more shots falling his way. Through the first five games of the season, Monk has been a top-60 player with averages of 15.6 points, 2.4 assists, 2.6 triples, 1.2 steals and 0.8 blocks per contest.
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Kings' Malik Monk: Ruled out for Monday
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Monk (personal) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Nuggets.
Monk will miss his second consecutive game due to personal reasons. His next opportunity to play will come Wednesday against the Warriors. With the 27-year-old guard sidelined, Keon Ellis and Nique Clifford are candidates for an uptick in minutes, especially if Dennis Schroder (hip) is downgraded from questionable to out.
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Kings' Malik Monk: Notches nine points
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Monk finished Tuesday's 107-101 loss to the Thunder with nine points (3-7 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 3-4 FT), two rebounds, four assists and one steal across 26 minutes.
Monk and Keon Ellis both saw heavy workloads off the bench for the Kings, and that's likely to remain the case going forward. Although Tuesday's performance was a bit underwhelming, Monk is currently leading the Kings in nine-category fantasy value with averages of 15.8 points, 2.8 assists, 1.3 rebounds, 1.3 steals, 1.0 blocks and 1.3 three-pointers on 51.2 percent shooting from the field through four regular-season contests.
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Kings' Malik Monk: Hits for 20 points off bench
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Monk finished with 20 points (7-14 FG, 6-9 3Pt), one rebound, three assists, two blocks and two steals in 21 minutes during Friday's 105-104 win over the Jazz.
It's too soon to tell, but Monk may be developing into the true sixth man for the Kings. Monk is deserving of a starting role on paper, but the frontcourt is the only place where there is an opening, and he's not a fit there. That spot will eventually be filled by Keegan Murray, which will solidify a starting five that Monk won't be a part of. Despite the apparent demotion, he's off to a great start and still has some fantasy value.
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Kings' Malik Monk: Logs 19 points off the bench
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Monk ended Wednesday's 120-116 loss to Phoenix with 19 points (7-13 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound and two assists across 27 minutes.
Monk's fantasy prospects became cloudy after the Kings acquired Dennis Schroder, and things became even murkier with the recent addition of Russell Westbrook. Despite the competition, Monk found success with the second unit Wednesday. The team's confidence in Monk is not surprising, given that he logged a career-high campaign last season, and his results in the opener increase his probability of fantasy success as the season progresses.
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Kings' Malik Monk: Off injury report for Wednesday
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Monk (illness) isn't listed on the Kings' injury report for Wednesday's game against the Suns.
Monk will return to action in the Kings' regular-season opener after missing the team's final two preseason games due to illness. The 27-year-old guard is coming off a career-best year in 2024-25, during which he averaged 17.2 points, 5.6 assists and 3.8 rebounds in 31.6 minutes per game across 65 regular-season appearances (45 starts).
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Kings' Malik Monk: Sitting again Friday
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Monk (illness) is out for Friday's preseason game against the Lakers, Sean Cunningham of Fox 40 Sacramento reports.
Monk is still recovering from an illness, so he won't suit up for Friday's preseason finale. He should have ample time to recover before Wednesday's 2025-26 regular-season opener Wednesday against the Suns.
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Kings' Malik Monk: Won't play Wednesday
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Monk (illness) has been ruled out for Wednesday's preseason game against the Clippers, Sean Cunningham of Fox 40 Sacramento reports.
Monk missed practice Tuesday due to illness and will remain sidelined Wednesday as the issue persists. The guard will have one final chance to see preseason action Friday against the Lakers before the calendar flips to the regular season.
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Kings' Malik Monk: Iffy for Wednesday
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Monk (illness) is questionable for Wednesday's preseason game against the Clippers, James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento reports.
Monk is in jeopardy of missing the Kings' penultimate preseason matchup after sitting out Tuesday's practice. If the 27-year-old guard is unable to suit up Wednesday, his final chance to play ahead of the regular season will come Friday against the Lakers.
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Kings' Malik Monk: Misses practice
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Monk missed Tuesday's practice due to dealing with an illness, Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee reports.
Monk's status for Wednesday's preseason game against the Clippers remains uncertain. The team has only two preseason games left before the regular-season opener against the Suns on Oct. 22.
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Kings' Malik Monk: Bench role Wednesday
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Monk will come off the bench during Wednesday's preseason game against the Raptors, Coty Wiles of RaptorsRepublic.com reports.
Monk will be in the second unit with Dennis Schroder getting the start in the backcourt. Monk is working his way back from a calf injury he suffered in April. The team may be bringing him along slowly during the preseason.
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Kings' Malik Monk: Will play vs. Toronto
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Monk (calf) has been cleared to play in Wednesday's preseason game against the Raptors, Frankie Cartoscelli of KHTK Sactown Sports 1140 reports.
Monk suffered a calf injury in April, resulting in him missing the last four regular-season games of the 2024-25 campaign. He'll make his return to the floor during Wednesday's preseason game, which is a great sign for his squad. He played in 65 regular-season games last season, averaging 17.2 points, 3.8 rebounds and 5.6 assists per game, which were career-high numbers in all three categories, while shooting 43.9 percent from the field and 32.5 percent from three-point range.
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Kings' Malik Monk: To be re-evaluated in two weeks
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Monk will be re-evaluated for a strained left calf injury in two weeks, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Monk will miss at least the next two weeks for the Kings before having his injured left calf re-evaluated. The absence of the veteran guard is a costly blow for this team, which has clinched a spot in the Play-In Tournament. Sacramento will have to lean on Keon Ellis, Devin Carter and Markelle Fultz in the backcourt.
