Malik Monk

Malik Monk

SG - SAC
Height: 6-3
Weight: 200 lbs
Age: 27
College: Kentucky
Sacramento Kings

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Yahoo SportsMonk embracing Kings leadership opportunity after roster makeover

With De'Aaron Fox gone, Malik Monk spoke to NBC Sports California's Tristi Rodriguez about his readiness to take on more responsibility as the face of the Sacramento Kings' franchise.

Source: Yahoo Sports
Tuesday, Feb 11, 2025

NBC SportsMalik Monk logged 43 minutes in Monday's overtime win over the Mavericks, tallying 17 points (7-of-17 FGs, 3-of-4 FTs), three rebounds, eight assists, and one blocked shot.

The eight assists are the most Monk has accumulated in a game since January 29 against Philadelphia, before Sacramento traded De'Aaron Fox to San Antonio. Monk's had to adjust to being the primary ball-handler on the court, and the adjustment hasn't been smooth. In the five games the Kings have played since the trade, Monk has shot 40 percent from the field and averaged 17.4 points, 4.4 rebounds, 5.4 assists, 1.4 steals, 0.8 blocks, and 3.8 turnovers. Two games against New Orleans before the All-Star break are a good opportunity for Malik to build on Monday's performance.

Source: NBC Sports
Tuesday, Feb 11, 2025

NBC SportsDaniel Gafford (knee) has been ruled out for the rest of Monday's game against the Kings.

Gafford joins the list of injured Mavs, which leaves them even more shorthanded in the frontcourt. Anthony Davis and Dereck Lively II are still sidelined, which means that Kylor Kelley is the only available center in the lineup. Gafford bumped knees with Malik Monk, and Dallas should provide a clearer timeline for his return if this ends up being a lengthy absence.

Source: NBC Sports
Monday, Feb 10, 2025

NBC SportsMalik Monk turned in a solid line on Saturday with 13 points (5-of-14 FGs), four rebounds, seven assists, three steals, two 3-pointers and five turnovers against the Pelicans.

Monk's production reflected that this game was a tale of two halves. Monk was held scoreless in the first half, but he was able to figure things out after the break. Sacramento outscored the Pelicans 45-22 in the third quarter, which decided the game. The new-look Kings are still trying to figure out how things work without De'Aaron Fox, and Monk has struggled. However, he has had an excellent season, and he should continue to see a usage bump as the team's point guard.

Source: NBC Sports
Sunday, Feb 9, 2025

NBC SportsMalik Monk had 21 points (8-of-20 FGs), seven rebounds, four assists, two steals, one block and two 3-pointers against the Trail Blazers on Thursday.

Monk has now had back-to-back games with at least 21 points and at least seven rebounds in the first two games of the post-De'Aaron Fox era in Sacramento. Even though the Kings acquired Zach LaVine as part of the Fox trade, Monk's fantasy value should remain unchanged with him remaining in the Kings starting lineup.

Source: NBC Sports
Friday, Feb 7, 2025


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