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Where do the Kings Stand With Malik Monk Amid Trade Rumors?

After a relatively quiet stretch, rumors are picking back up for the Sacramento Kings. All of the players included have remained relatively the same, but between Jonathan Kuminga, Malik Monk, and Russell Westbrook, we've seen another uptick in rumors in the last two days.

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2025-26 Fantasy Basketball Dynasty Rankings: Round 8

To help fantasy basketball managers prepare for dynasty drafts in 2025-26, here are rankings for the eighth round. Managers know that they can always rely on the durable Mikal Bridges. The forward/guard has never played under 70 games in his seven-year career.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / August 28

Kings Expected to Shop Six-Time NBA All-Star at Trade Deadline

Even though the 2023-24 season ended poorly for the Sacramento Kings, the team seemed poised to move forward. The team lost in the play-in tournament, but they were missing two key players in Malik Monk and Kevin Huerter down the stretch.

NBA News / Sacramento Kings on SI / August 27

NBA Mock Trade: Kings, Knicks Swap Young Guards

Bleacher Report's Zach Buckley recently highlighted each NBA team’s most valuable trade asset, along with a hypothetical deal built around that player.

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Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / August 27

NBA Experts Predict Sacramento Kings' 2025-26 Record

The Sacramento Kings came into the offseason with a long to-do list, including adding a starting-caliber point guard, more length and athleticism, and ideally getting younger.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / August 27

NBA Mock Trade: Kings Balance Out Roster in Deal With Nuggets

News around the Sacramento Kings has gone nearly silent, with the Jonathan Kuminga front appearing to be on hold, and Malik Monk looking more and more likely to return for another season.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / August 27

Two Players the Kings Could Part With To Sign Russell Westbrook

The Sacramento Kings have been involved in a handful of rumors throughout the 2025 NBA offseason, with reported interest in guys like Jonathan Kuminga, Ben Simmons, and Russell Westbrook.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / August 26

Predicting Key Stat for Kings Rookies Clifford and Raynaud

The NBA draft was definitely the highlight of the offseason for Sacramento Kings fans. Coming into the draft, the Kings were without a first-round pick after it was sent to the Atlanta Hawks as part of the Kevin Huerter trade.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / August 26

Nine Sacramento Kings Players Who Could Hit NBA Free Agency in 2026

The Sacramento Kings have constructed a very interesting roster heading into the 2025-26 season, as their team looks much different than it did a couple of years ago when they made their famous "Beam Team" run in 2022-23.

Olimpia Milano, Former NBA Talent Catch Kings’ Attention

The NBA season is still a few months away, but European basketball is gearing up as Eurobasket begins, and teams like Olimpia Milano start training for their upcoming seasons.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / August 25

The Trickle-Down Effect if the Kings Add Russell Westbrook

The Sacramento Kings continue to be linked to former MVP Russell Westbrook, and now with the latest news that they could bring in the point guard even without a trade of Malik Monk, it begs the question: What would their rotation look like, and how could bringing in Westbrook effect everyone currently on the roster?

Sacramento Kings News / Athlon Sports / August 25

Kings Reportedly End Trade Talks Around $77 Million Guard, Maintain Interest in Russell Westbrook

The Sacramento Kings have been very active this offseason as they try to chase a playoff spot last season after narrowly missing the postseason last season after being eliminated in the Play-In Tournament.

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NBA Rumors: Kings, Malik Monk, Hawks, Trae Young, Georges Niang

The Kings have tested the waters on Malik Monk trades this summer, but for now he’s still in Sacramento. According to Marc Stein of The Stein Line, the team isn’t actively shopping him — though that doesn’t mean he’s untouchable heading into the 2025-26 season.

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Sacramento Kings News / Last Word On Sports / August 25

Ben Simmons Is Better For Kings Anyways

There are a number of problems with the Sacramento Kings endeavor to sign Russell Westbrook this offseason. None of them are that he’s proven difficult to attain, as the basketball gods seem to be looking out for them.

Malik Monk News / Last Word On Sports / August 25

Kings Backtrack After Malik Monk Backlash To Save Face

SACRAMENTO, CA — Fans of the Sacramento Kings have seen this movie before. A short-lived burst of optimism, followed by self-inflicted wounds. The latest episode?

Sacramento Kings News / NBA Analysis Network / August 25

Sacramento Kings attempting to sign Russell Westbrook without trading key star, he was initially out the door

As a deal to get one Sacramento Kings star fails to materialize, the team are exploring different ways to sign Russell Westbrook. The Sacramento Kings are trying their best to move on from what proved to be a tumultuous 2024-25 NBA season.

Sacramento Kings News / Fadeaway World / August 25

Kings Shut The Doors On A Malik Monk Trade; Want To Add Russell Westbrook Without Shopping Athletic Starter

Malik Monk was reportedly on his way out of Sacramento as the Kings were actively looking to trade him away to make space for unrestricted free agent Russell Westbrook.

Malik Monk News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 25

Kings rumors: Sacramento’s Malik Monk stance amid Russell Westbrook interest

Regardless of how one might think that the Sacramento Kings’ roster-building ethos in recent memory is ill-advised, nothing is stopping the Kings brass from wanting to build a team that would at least make the playoffs despite being in the stacked Western Conference.

Sacramento Kings News / Hardwood Heroics / August 22

'I Am Dark-Skinned': Dennis Schroder Claims Racism Behind Why He’ll Never Be Loved Like Dirk Nowitzki In Germany

NBA star Dennis Schroder recently got honest about his feelings on leaving a legacy in his profession, and also made a comparison with fellow German player in the league, former Dallas Mavericks star Dirk Nowitzki.

Malik Monk News / Hoops Rumors / August 22

Kings’ Malik Monk still on trade block

The Kings have been “trying very hard” to trade guard Malik Monk this offseason, a league source tell Grant Afseth of Dallas Hoops Journal.

Sacramento Kings News / Hardwood Heroics / August 22

'We Will Win the Title' – Sacramento Kings Guard Drops Bold FIBA EuroBasket Declaration

Dennis Schroder could add a piece of silverware to his trophy case before he plays for the Sacramento Kings this upcoming season, as he leads a stacked Germany national team in this year’s FIBA EuroBasket tournament.

Sacramento Kings News / Athlon Sports / August 21

Sacramento Kings 'Trying Very Hard' to Make Room For Russell Westbrook, Looking to Trade Current Guard

The Sacramento Kings have had a busy offseason thus far as they have made multiple additions to their roster to chase a playoff spot next season. While

Skal Labissiere News / Hoops Rumors / August 19

Wizards adding former first-round pick to camp roster

The Wizards have reached an agreement with a free-agent big man.

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Sacramento Kings News / Hoops Rumors / August 18

Kings name new G League head coach

The Sacramento Kings are hiring Will Scott as head coach for their NBA G League team in Stockton, Michael Scotto of Hoops Hype tweets. Scott had been an associate head coach for Stockton.

Sacramento Kings News / Hoops Wire / August 18

Kings hiring Will Scott as coach of reigning G League champion Stockton

The Sacramento Kings intend to hire Will Scott as head coach of the G League’s Stockton Kings, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. Scott has been with the Kings in one coaching capacity or another since 2019, most recently serving as an assistant with Sacramento.