Sacramento Kings guard Malik Monk. Sergio Estrada-USA TODAY Sports

Kings reportedly make huge decision on Malik Monk

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports
By Renzo Pocholo Salao | Last updated Jun 20, 2024 11:41 PM ET

The Sacramento Kings prevented one of the most sought-after free agents from entering the open market.

Combo guard Malik Monk has agreed to a four-year contract worth $78M to remain with the Kings, according to a report Thursday from ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The deal is said to include a player option in the final year.

ESPN Sources: Free agent G Malik Monk intends to sign a four-year, $78 million deal — including a player option — to return to the Sacramento Kings. Monk had career-bests of 15 points and five assists on his way to the NBA’s Sixth Man of the Year runner-up. pic.twitter.com/J8KuOwPl0H

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 21, 2024

Monk has arguably been the third-best player on the Kings over his first two seasons in Sacramento.

Monk finished second in Sixth Man of the Year voting this season after averaging 15.4 points, 2.9 rebounds and 5.1 assists on 44.3% shooting from the field.

Monk suffered a sprained MCL in late March that kept him sidelined during the Kings’ two postseason contests. Without Monk, Sacramento was eliminated by the New Orleans Pelicans in their second play-in tournament game.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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