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Sacramento Kings News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 22

Kings’ Malik Monk narrowly avoids disaster before monster dunk vs. Raptors

The Sacramento Kings suffered their third straight loss after getting pummeled by the Toronto Raptors, 122-109, at Golden 1 Center on Wednesday. The Kings, who were on a four-game winning streak entering the game, had a strong start, taking a nine-point lead at halftime, 61-52.

Houston Rockets News / Last Word On Sports / January 18

The Houston Rockets’ Best Trade Target

Just 5-5 in their last 10 games, the Houston Rockets (24-15) have fallen adrift outside the Western Conference’s top four. With the trade deadline (Feb.

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NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 15

Timberwolves linked to Malik Monk trade with Kings

The Minnesota Timberwolves have been solid so far on the 2025-26 NBA season, currently sitting at 27-14 ahead of their game on Friday against the Houston Rockets.

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The 25 players with the most successful post-NBA careers

Most NBA players, no matter how successful, are out of the league before the end of their 30s, or even their 20s. That leaves a lot of life left to live, and a good handful of players have made the most of their professional lives after leaving the court.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / January 15

Malik Monk Trade Talks Take a Turn as Kings Reevaluate Future

The growing expectation has been that the Sacramento Kings will find a trade for Malik Monk ahead of February's NBA trade deadline. That theory was practically set in concrete when Monk started receiving DNP-CDs from Doug Christie, but things have taken an unexpected turn.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / January 14

NBA Notes: Kings, Malik Monk, Bulls, Matas Buzelis, Hawks

After spending an extended stretch outside Doug Christie’s rotation, Malik Monk has resurfaced in a meaningful way for the Kings. Monk logged 26 and 32 minutes in back-to-back wins over Houston and the Lakers, scoring 15 and 26 points, respectively, as Sacramento pulled off a pair of unexpected upsets.

Sacramento Kings News / Field Level Media / January 14

Malik Monk behind Kings' surge heading into matchup with Knicks

Sacramento Kings guard Malik Monk had his playing time severely cut in mid-December. But suddenly the Kings have won back-to-back games for the second time all season, and he has been the catalyst.

NBA News / Ball Exclusives / January 13

Malik Monk drops Lakers with 26-point performance

The Los Angeles Lakers entered Monday night looking for an easy win. They won their last six games over the Sacramento Kings, and this game wouldn’t be any different.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / January 13

What We Learned: Kings Upset Lakers as Malik Monk Surge Continues

Right when it was feeling like the Kings were hitting rock bottom of the season, they've quickly turned the corner once again with two back-to-back wins.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / January 12

DeMar DeRozan, Doug Christie Credit Malik Monk After Kings' Win vs. Rockets

With backup guard Dennis Schroder suspended for three games, the Sacramento Kings needed someone to turn to as a ball-handler in the second unit against the Houston Rockets on Sunday.

Sacramento Kings News / Hardwood Heroics / January 9

'We’re Giving Keon a Run' – Sacramento Kings Coach Shares the Shocking Reason Behind Malik Monk’s Dwindling Playing Time

Malik Monk has gone from being an NBA Sixth Man of the Year candidate to being a fringe player this season for the Sacramento Kings. Most recently, the 27-year-old combo guard has received three consecutive DNP-CDs, despite being injury-free, and has not breached the 20-minute mark since mid-December.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / January 6

Malik Monk On The Radar Of A Western Conference Contender

With the February 5th NBA trade deadline now officially less than a month away, the rumors around the Sacramento Kings continue to swirl . It's not a surprise, as nearly everyone on the roster is reportedly available via trade, especially the veteran players, as the Kings shift their focus to developing their young guys.

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NBA News / WI Sports Heroics / December 24

Bucks eye scoring boost as another member of the Kings emerge in trade talks

The Milwaukee Bucks are exploring trade options, and one analyst believes Malik Monk should be on their radar. According to The Athletic’s Sam Vecenie, Monk, a 27-year-old shooting guard currently with the Sacramento Kings, could be a strong fit for the Bucks as well as the Clippers, Magic, Timberwolves, and Mavericks.

Sacramento Kings News / Hoops Wire / December 23

Kings looking to trade Malik Monk for youth

The Kings have made guard Malik Monk available in trade talks, according to NBA insider Chris Haynes. Haynes reported that Monk is among the players Sacramento is open to discussing as it reassesses a roster that has stumbled to a 7-22 start.

Sacramento Kings News / Hoops Rumors / December 23

Kings’ Malik Monk On Trade Block

The Kings have made guard Malik Monk available via trade, according to NBA insider Chris Haynes (Twitter video link). Sacramento recently removed Monk

Sacramento Kings News / Hoops Wire / December 22

NBA Notes: Kings, Malik Monk, Grizzlies, Christian Koloko, Celtics

Kings guard Malik Monk played Sunday. Briefly. And he’s still not sure why that was the case. Monk made a short appearance in the second half of the win over Houston after sitting the previous two games.

Sacramento Kings News / Hoops Rumors / December 22

Malik Monk 'One Thousand Percent' Confused About Benching

Malik Monk made a brief appearance in the second half of Sunday night’s win over Houston, but the Kings guard told Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee that he’s still not sure why he was pulled from the rotation.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / December 12

Malik Monk Addresses Kings' Frustrating Season, Trade Deadline After Loss to Nuggets

The Sacramento Kings suffered a crushing 31-point loss to the Denver Nuggets on Thursday night, falling to 6-19 through their first 25 games. There is no doubt that the Kings' fanbase is frustrated, as "sell the team" chants flooded Golden 1 Center during Sacramento's blowout loss on Thursday to send a message to owner Vivek Ranadive.

Sacramento Kings News / Larry Brown Sports / December 1

Malik Monk gets fined by the NBA for ridiculous flop

Malik Monk was caught in 4K this week. The NBA announced on Monday that the Sacramento Kings guard Monk has been fined $2,000. Monk was hit with a postgame flopping fine after a league office review of a play from Sunday’s game against the Memphis Grizzlies.

Sacramento Kings News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 23

Kings’ Malik Monk destroys the rim on tomahawk dunk

Malik Monk attacked the rim with a marvelous dunking highlight in the Sacramento Kings’ matchup against the Denver Nuggets on Saturday night. Monk is going through his ninth year in the NBA, his fourth with the Kings.

Sacramento Kings News / Hoops Wire / November 8

Would Kings’ Malik Monk make sense for Mavericks?

Kings guard Malik Monk has been floated as a hypothetical fit for the Mavericks, and hey, why not? Dan Favale of Bleacher Report raised the idea that Monk could make basketball sense for the Mavericks, who are 2-7 and sitting at the bottom of the NBA in points per game and offensive rating.