MALIK MONK NEWS

Dealing with calf injury Monk is probable for Wednesday's contest against the Rockets due to a right calf contusion.

Impact Monk totaled 17 points (8-22 FG, 1-7 3Pt), five rebounds, four assists and three steals during Monday's loss to the Spurs, but he presumably picked up a calf injury as well. However, barring a setback, the fifth-year wing will likely be available Wednesday. Monk has scored in double figures in four straight games and has averaged 14.5 points, 4.8 rebounds, 4.3 assists and 1.8 steals in 33.5 minutes during that stretch.

MARCH 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

James scores 56 points, Lakers beat Warriors to end skid

LeBron James scored a season-high 56 points and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Golden State Warriors 124-116 on Saturday night to snap a four-game losing streak

MARCH 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Top scorers square off in Los Angeles-Golden State matchup

MARCH 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Clippers surge to 132-111 victory, season sweep of Lakers

The Los Angeles Clippers completed a four-game season sweep of the Los Angeles Lakers with a 132-111 victory

MARCH 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Joins starters Monk will start Tuesday's game against the Mavericks.

Impact Coach Frank Vogel is going with LeBron James at center, opening a spot in the backcourt for Monk. He's struggled lately but has generally played well as a starter. In his 19 nods this season, Monk has averaged 17.5 points on 13.4 shots, 3.9 rebounds and 3.1 assists in 32.7 minutes.

MARCH 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Hits rock bottom in loss Monk had zero points (0-5 FG, 0-2 3Pt), one rebound, one assist, one block and two steals over 24 minutes during Sunday's 123-95 loss to New Orleans.

Impact Monk was terrible as the Lakers suffered yet another humiliating loss in front of their loyal fans. After appearing to have carved out a consistent role earlier in the season, Monk has fallen off a cliff over the past month with four outings of seven points or less in February. While he has managed to throw in a handful of promising performances, his production is simply far too sketchy for him to be considered a must-roster player outside of deeper formats.

FEBRUARY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Coming off bench Friday Monk isn't starting Friday's game against the Clippers, Mike Trudell of the Lakers' official site reports.

Impact Monk started in eight of his nine appearances leading up to the All-Star break, and he averaged 17.0 points, 4.4 rebounds and 3.2 assists in 31.3 minutes per game during that time. However, Austin Reaves will make his first career start Friday.

FEBRUARY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Malik Monk hopes he stays with Lakers: 'I love it here' Malik Monk wants to stay with the Los Angeles Lakers beyond this season.

FEBRUARY 22, 2022 • USATODAY.COM

Lakers: Malik Monk Sounds Like He Wants to Stay in Los Angeles The Lakers will have to make a decision on Malik Monk at some point during the offseason, but it sounds like he wants to spend his time in L...

FEBRUARY 22, 2022 • SI.COM

Malik Monk finds redemption and home with Lakers: 'He's literally trying to kill every time he touches the floor' After a frustrating free agency, Monk’s 2021-22 season with the Lakers has been full of the moments he longed for earlier in his career.

FEBRUARY 21, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Diverse line in starting role Monk posted 13 points (5-12 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 1-2 FT), five rebounds, two steals and one assist across 29 minutes Wednesday in the Lakers' 106-101 win over the Jazz.

Impact After a one-game stint on the bench, Monk moved back to the top unit Wednesday, replacing Avery Bradley (knee). Assuming Bradley's injury isn't a major one, Monk could be headed to the bench when the Lakers return to action Feb. 25 against the Clippers, but the latter could be in store for an elevated role nonetheless. Anthony Davis exited Wednesday's contest with a right ankle sprain that is expected to sideline him for at least two weeks, so Monk could be one of several players called on to fill some of the vacated usage on the offensive end coming out of the All-Star break.

FEBRUARY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

James fuels Lakers' 4th-quarter rally over Jazz, 106-101

LeBron James scored 15 of his 33 points in the fourth quarter as the Los Angeles Lakers rallied for a 14-point second half deficit to defeat the Utah Jazz 106-101 Wednesday night

FEBRUARY 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rejoins starting lineup Monk will start Wednesday's game against the Jazz, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.

Impact Monk came off the bench Saturday against Golden State and will return to the starting five for the final game before the All-Star break with Avery Bradley (knee) out. Monk has averaged 17.8 points, 3.4 rebounds and 3.4 assists in 30.6 minutes over the past five games.

FEBRUARY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Shifts to bench Monk will come off the bench Saturday against the Warriors, Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Impact After seven consecutive starts, Monk will come off the bench while Russell Westbrook and Avery Bradley start in the backcourt. In Monk's past five appearances off the bench, he's averaged 12.6 points, 3.6 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.2 steals in 27.2 minutes.

FEBRUARY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Simons has 29 and Blazers rally for 107-105 win over Lakers

Anfernee Simons scored 29 points and the Portland Trail Blazers snapped a six-game losing streak with a 107-105 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers

FEBRUARY 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lakers' Westbrook out with sore back against Blazers

Russell Westbrook was out of the Los Angeles Lakers’ game on Wednesday night against the Portland Trail Blazers because of lower back tightness

FEBRUARY 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Giannis scores 44, leads Bucks' 131-116 win over Lakers

Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 44 points on 17-for-20 shooting, and Khris Middleton scored all 21 of his points in the first half of the Milwaukee Bucks’ 131-116 victory over the Los...

FEBRUARY 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores team-high 29 points Monk closed with 29 points (11-20 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 3-4 FT) and two assists across 39 minutes during Saturday's 122-115 overtime victory over New York.

Impact Monk scored 20-plus points for the third time over his last four games. During that stretch, he has averaged 22.5 points, 5.3 rebounds and 3.8 assists in 35.3 minutes per game. While the scoring production was nice, Monk failed to contribute elsewhere, as the return of LeBron James took away the majority of his playmaking opportunities. Either way, he's solidified a steady role for himself and will look to stay hot against the Bucks on Tuesday.

FEBRUARY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

LeBron returns with triple-double, Lakers beat Knicks in OT

LeBron James returned from a five-game absence due to injury and had a triple-double of 29 points, 13 rebounds, 10 assists, and the Los Angeles Lakers rallied from a 21-point, seco...

FEBRUARY 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tallies big line Thursday Monk recorded 21 points (8-19 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 2-4 FT), seven rebounds and seven assists in 33 minutes during Thursday's 111-110 loss to the Clippers.

Impact Monk started despite lingering groin soreness and finished as the Lakers' second-leading scorer in the loss. The fifth-year guard added a team-leading seven assists and grabbed seven rebounds in one of his finest all-around performances of the season. Monk is averaging 18.8 points, 6.0 boards, 4.0 dimes and 3.8 three-pointers over his past five games.

FEBRUARY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to play Monk (groin) is starting Thursday against the Clippers, Harrison Faigen of SBNation.com reports.

Impact Monk was able to play through left groin soreness Wednesday against Portland, and after being listed as probable earlier in the day, it's no surprise that he'll suit up for this one. He's averaging 14.3 points, 4.1 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.0 steal over his last seven contests.

FEBRUARY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Probable Thursday Monk (groin) is probable for Thursday's game against the Clippers, Harrison Faigen of SBNation.com reports.

Impact Monk played through his left groin soreness Wednesday against the Trail Blazers, and it appears likely that he'll be able to do so once again during the second half of the back-to-back set. Since LeBron James (knee) is doubtful, Monk will likely be in line for additional usage once again.

FEBRUARY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Available, starting Wednesday Monk (groin) is available and starting Wednesday versus Portland, Mike Trudell of the Lakers' official site reports.

Impact Monk is dealing with soreness in his left groin, but it's not a surprise he'll play through the issue given he was considered probable. The 23-year-old is coming off a 33-point, 10-rebound and five-assist performance Sunday against the Hawks and should continue to be a major factor offensively with LeBron James (knee) still sidelined.

FEBRUARY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Probable Wednesday Monk is probable for Wednesday's matchup against the Trail Blazers due to left groin soreness.

Impact Monk missed Friday's game with the injury but returned Sunday with an electric 33-point, 10-rebound, five-assist effort against the Hawks. With LeBron James (knee) doubtful Wednesday and possibly out for an extended period, Monk should continue seeing increased usage. As a starter this season, he's averaging 18.2 points, 3.9 rebounds and 3.1 assists in 33.0 minutes.

FEBRUARY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Fantasy basketball adds and drops: Malik Monk, multiple Mavericks and more worthy waiver wire options Eric Wong identifies the players, including four Mavericks, who fantasy basketball managers should be targeting on the waiver wire.

JANUARY 31, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM