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The Sacramento Kings entered the new season looking to fight for a playoff spot in the stacked Western Conference after they decided to keep their core together in the offseason.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / October 25

Zach LaVine Praises Westbrook, Monk, Sabonis After Kings' Win Over Jazz

On Friday night, the Sacramento Kings picked up their first win of the new season, with guys like Russell Westbrook, Dennis Schroder, Zach LaVine, Malik Monk, and Domantas Sabonis all making a huge impact in unique ways.

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How many of the last players to reach the half-century mark in points for every NBA franchise can you name in five minutes?

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NBA News / Sacramento Kings on SI / October 25

3 Takeaways From Kings' Bounce-Back Win Over Jazz

The Sacramento Kings entered their game against the Utah Jazz on Friday night trying to do something they had never done before. The Kings had never won a home opener at Golden 1 Center with fans in the building.

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The 25 most notable one-time NBA All-Stars

The all-time list of NBA All-Stars is obviously long, and notably distinguished. However, there are some players — for various reasons — who the casual, or even most-dedicated, NBA fans can't recall having earned All-Star nods.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / October 3

Kings Training Camp Gives Hint at Primary Backup Point Guard

One of the biggest questions heading into the new season for the Sacramento Kings is who will man the backup point guard spot behind Dennis Schröder. There are still Russell Westbrook rumors , but at this point, the acquisition feels likely later on in the season as a follow up to another trade.

Sacramento Kings News / Athlon Sports / October 2

Mock Trade Sends Kings' Malik Monk to Rockets for $73 Million Veteran Duo

The Sacramento Kings will enter the 2025-26 season looking to snap their playoff drought as they have missed the postseason in each of the last two seasons and they have made the playoffs just once since the start of the 2006-07 season.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / October 2

West Notes: Kings, Malik Monk, Warriors, Jonathan Kuminga, Suns

Malik Monk knows he was part of the trade discussions that would have sent him to Golden State in a deal for Jonathan Kuminga. Ultimately, the Warriors weren’t willing to take on Monk’s contract, which runs through 2027–28 and includes a player option, according to Jason Anderson of the Sacramento Bee.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / September 29

Kings Star Malik Monk Breaks Silence on Offseason Trade Rumors

The Sacramento Kings had a very busy 2025 offseason. Despite making just a few moves, with the most significant being the acquisition of journeyman point guard Dennis Schroder, the Kings were constantly involved in trade rumors throughout the summer.

Golden State Warriors News / Hardwood Heroics / September 28

'He Could be a Fire Addition' – Golden State Warriors Urged to Consider Malik Monk Trade, Per Former NBA Champion

The Golden State Warriors have reportedly reopened talks on potentially sending Jonathan Kuminga to the Sacramento Kings via a sign-and-trade. However, the negotiations have stalled because the former isn’t interested in acquiring Malik Monk in the proposed package.

NBA News / Fastbreak on SI / September 27

Strong Malik Monk Case Unlikely to Move the Needle for Warriors

The Sacramento Kings and the Golden State Warriors have held discussions surrounding a potential sign-and-trade involving Jonathan Kuminga. It’s clear that the former team is very much interested in Golden State’s former lottery selection.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / September 26

Malik Monk’s Contract Isn’t The Problem For Kings—Timing Is

One of the (surprising) key storylines of the Sacramento Kings' offseason has been Scott Perry's attempt to trade one of the league's best sixth men in Malik Monk.

NBA News / EssentiallySports / September 26

NBA Champion Says Malik Monk Can Outshine Stephen Curry’s Former Successor in Warriors

“We have a really good team (but) need for some pieces to help get us to the next level.” With just 9 contracted players on the team, Stephen Curry made his demands clear.

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NBA News / Fadeaway World / September 26

Former NBA Champion Thinks Malik Monk Can Be Better Than Jordan Poole For The Warriors

The Warriors reportedly reopened talks with the Kings on a potential sign-and-trade deal for Jonathan Kuminga. But the talks have reportedly stalled due

Sacramento Kings News / Fastbreak on SI / September 24

More Interest in Malik Monk Needed to Shift NBA’s Top Saga

The Sacramento Kings are still holding out hope of landing Jonathan Kuminga. According to The Athletic’s Sam Amick, multiple obstacles are preventing the inevitable Kuminga-Warriors breakup from happening early.

Sacramento Kings News / Athlon Sports / August 31

Kings Predicted to Send Malik Monk to Magic for Young $55 Million Duo to Fill 2 Key Roster Needs

It has been an interesting offseason thus far for the Sacramento Kings as they have kept their core together instead of beginning a rebuild like many around the NBA expected they would do.

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.

Sacramento Kings 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 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 / Athlon Sports / August 22

Kings Predicted to Trade Malik Monk to Spurs for Much-Needed Forward Depth

The Sacramento Kings made the bold decision to keep their current core together this offseason and compete for a playoff spot in the loaded Western Conference next season instead of beginning a rebuild.

Sacramento Kings 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 / Fadeaway World / August 21

Kings Want Russell Westbrook As Sixth Man, Actively Shopping Malik Monk

The Sacramento Kings are eyeing a bold shakeup to their backcourt rotation, and Malik Monk may be the odd man out. According to a new report from the Dallas Hoops Journal, the Kings are “trying very hard” to find a trade partner for Monk in hopes of creating roster space to sign former MVP Russell Westbrook as their new sixth man.

Sacramento Kings News / Dallas Hoops Journal / August 21

Sacramento Kings Have Been ‘Trying Very Hard’ to Trade Malik Monk

The Sacramento Kings have been “trying very hard” to trade Malik Monk this offseason, but they haven’t found a taker, an NBA source told Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.

NBA News / WI Sports Heroics / July 10

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Sacramento Kings News / Field Level Media / April 10

Kings G Malik Monk (calf) out at least 2 weeks

Sacramento Kings guard Malik Monk will miss the rest of the regular season and the play-in tournament with a left calf strain. The team announced the injury Thursday and said Monk, who didn't play in Wednesday's loss to the Denver Nuggets, will be re-evaluated in two weeks.