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Erupts for 28 points Monk chipped in 28 points (9-21 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 6-10 FT), seven rebounds and seven assists over 36 minutes during Sunday's 143-142 overtime loss to the Bucks.

Impact Keegan Murray left this game with a hip contusion and wasn't able to return, so Monk stepped up in a big way off the bench. This was his 12th game of the season with at least 20 points, and his second-highest scoring game of the campaign. He's been hot in January with averages of 18.4 points, 6.1 assists, 2.8 rebounds and 2.6 three-pointers, and he's been generating buzz as a Sixth Man of the Year contender.

JANUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Pops for 15 off bench Monk accumulated 15 points (5-17 FG, 0-7 3Pt, 5-6 FT), one rebound, four assists, one block and two steals over 27 minutes off the bench during Friday's 112-93 loss to the 76ers.

Impact The 25-year-old guard was the only member of the Kings' second unit to score in double digits. Monk has provided at least 15 points in seven of the last nine games, averaging an impressive 17.9 points, 6.1 assists, 2.6 boards, 2.6 threes, 1.0 blocks and 0.9 steals in 28.4 minutes a night over that stretch as he builds his case for the Sixth Man of the Year Award.

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Coach Brown, Trey Lyles & Malik Monk Postgame Pressers | 1.10.24

JANUARY 11 • YOUTUBE

Hits 20-point mark off bench Monk notched 20 points (6-13 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 7-7 FT), four rebounds, four assists and two blocks over 30 minutes during Wednesday's 123-98 victory over Charlotte.

Impact Monk didn't have his best shooting performance and missed four of his five attempts from beyond the arc, but that might be the only blemish in his game in recent weeks. He has scored in double digits in six of his last eight appearances, reaching the 20-point mark four times and 18.3 points per game in that stretch. Monk is also shooting a strong 40.7 percent from three-point range this season, a figure that would rank as a career-best mark if he's able to maintain it throughout the entire campaign.

JANUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Leads bench with near double-double Monk ended with 20 points (9-15 FG, 2-6 3Pt), two rebounds, nine assists, two blocks and one steal in 28 minutes during Tuesday's 131-110 victory over the Pistons.

Impact Monk recorded nine assists in a game for the third time in his last four games, and he was one assist away from registering his second double-double on the year. He's been a streaky shooter at times this season, but he's had a good start to the New Year. Over his last five games, Monk is averaging 16.8 points, 2.0 rebounds, 6.8 assists, 1.0 blocks and 1.0 steals over 29.3 minutes per game.

JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Near double-double in win Monk recorded 15 points (6-16 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 0-1 FT), one rebound, nine assists and one steal over 32 minutes during Friday's 135-130 win over the Raptors.

Impact Monk has registered nine assists in each of his last two games, though he hasn't reached the double-digit mark since Nov. 8 against the Trail Blazers. Monk continues to provide a spark for the Kings' bench and is a candidate for the Sixth Man of the Year award. Over his last five games, Monk is averaging 20.0 points on 54.5 percent shooting (including 48.6 percent from three), 3.2 rebounds and 6.6 assists over 30.0 minutes per game.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Steps up late in season high Monk produced 37 points (12-20 FG, 7-13 3Pt, 6-8 FT), three rebounds, nine assists, one block and two steals in 46 minutes during Wednesday's 138-135 double-overtime win over the M...

Impact Monk led all players in Wednesday's contest in threes made while tallying a team-high and season-high scoring mark and ending one assist short of a double-double. Monk, who stepped up late in the game to send it into overtime, has connected on five or more threes in three games this year while scoring 30 or more points for the first time of the year.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Malik Monk leads Kings past Magic in double OT: 'I live for these moments' “That’s why you want to play basketball, man,” Monk said postgame. “To be in moments like this.”

JANUARY 4 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Malik Monk & Domantas Sabonis COMBINE For 59 PTS IN 2OT W!| January 3, 2024

JANUARY 4 • YOUTUBE

Goes for 27 points Monk totaled 27 points (10-13 FG, 4-5 3Pt, 3-3 FT), five rebounds and five assists in 21 minutes during Sunday's 123-92 victory over the Grizzlies.

Impact Monk was brilliant on offense Sunday and rarely missed a shot from the field en route to his best scoring showing of the campaign. Monk has scored in double digits in six of his last eight appearances, averaging 14.0 points per game and shooting 36 percent from deep in that span.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Kentucky Connection was UNSTOPPABLE in Memphis | 12.31.23

JANUARY 1 • YOUTUBE

Malik Monk, Domantas Sabonis lead the Kings to a 123-92 victory over the Grizzlies

Malik Monk scored 27 points, Domantas Sabonis added 13 points, 21 rebounds and 12 assists and the Sacramento Kings routed the Memphis Grizzlies 123-92 on Sunday night

JANUARY 1 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Davion Mitchell, Malik Monk, Mike Brown | Postgame Pressers 12.29.23

DECEMBER 30, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Extended playing time in win Monk finished Friday's 117-110 win over the Hawks with 15 points (6-10 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 1-1 FT), eight assists, four rebounds, one steal and one block over 31 minutes.

Impact With starting shooting guard Kevin Huerter exiting Friday's contest with a hand injury, Monk's 31 minutes was his most since Dec. 14 against the Thunder. His 18 points was his most since Dec. 16 and was the first time since Dec. 11 that he shot 50 percent or better from the field. Depending on the severity of Huerter's injury, Monk should see extended playing time -- either from the bench or in a starting role -- if Huerter is to miss extended time with his injury.

DECEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kings' De'Aaron Fox, Malik Monk Show Off Kentucky Connection for Another Wild Dunk The dynamic, high-flying duo was at it again against the Hawks in Atlanta.

DECEMBER 30, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

Watch: Sacramento Kings guard Malik Monk has two of the NBA's top 10 dunks this season Malik Monk has thrown down some of the sickest dunks in the NBA this season. Here’s where he ranks in the top 10.

DECEMBER 29, 2023 • KENTUCKY.COM

Cleared to play Monk (foot) is available for Tuesday's game against the Trail Blazers.

Impact Monk has been upgraded from questionable to available and will play Tuesday after missing Saturday's loss to Minnesota. Over his last 14 appearances, Monk has averaged 15.4 points, 5.0 assists and 2.4 rebounds in 26.7 minutes per game.

DECEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Trending upward Monk (foot) is questionable to play Tuesday against Portland.

Impact Monk has dealt with right foot irritation for the past week, which forced him to miss Saturday's lost the Timberwolves. Chris Duarte and Trey Lyles operated with enlarged workouts Saturday, while Keon Ellis would be another candidate to help fill the void if Monk can't suit up Tuesday.

DECEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Officially out Saturday Monk (foot) has been ruled out of Saturday's game against Minnesota, Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee reports.

Impact The Kings downgraded Monk from questionable to doubtful prior to warmups, but now he's officially getting the night off. Saturday's game is the second leg of a back-to-back set, so the Kings will use this opportunity to get Monk's lingering foot issue some rest. Kevin Huerter, Chris Duarte and Keon Ellis are all candidates to see increased run.

DECEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Downgraded to doubtful Monk (foot) has been downgraded to doubtful for Saturday's game against Minnesota.

Impact Saturday's game is the second leg of a back-to-back set, and Monk has been battling irritation in his right foot for a few days. With Monk expected to sit, Kevin Huerter could be more involved for the Kings. Chris Duarte and Keon Ellis are candidates to see more run as well.

DECEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for tail end of back-to-back Monk is questionable for Saturday's game against the Timberwolves with right foot irritation, Frankie Cartoscelli of KHTK Sactown Sports 1140 reports.

Impact Monk's been on the injury report for the last two games with foot irritation and has been deemed questionable once again Saturday. Considering the Kings are on the second night of a back-to-back, Monk could be at higher risk of sitting. However, he's played 20 and 25 minutes in the last two games. If Monk misses Saturday's game, Davion Mitchell and Chris Duarte would likely be in line for more action while Colby Jones could crack the rotation.

DECEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to play Monk (foot) has been cleared for Friday's game against the Suns.

Impact No surprise here, as Monk already stated his intentions to play against the Suns after the morning shootaround. Monk has cooled off in recent games, and he's coming off a dud on Wednesday in which he scored 10 points on 3-of-10 shooting in 25 minutes.

DECEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Plans to play Friday Monk (foot) is listed as questionable, but he plans to play Friday against the Suns, Mark Haynes of the Sacramento Observer reports.

Impact Monk played through the foot issue Wednesday, totaling 10 points, five assists and two rebounds in 25 minutes, but he was sidelined for Thursday's practice, putting his status in doubt. Monk has yet to miss a game this season but is going through a slump right now, averaging just 12.8 points on 39.3 percent shooting over the Kings' past five games.

DECEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Misses practice Thursday Monk (foot) didn't participate in Thursday's practice, Frankie Cartoscelli of KHTK Sactown Sports 1140 reports.

Impact Monk continues to deal with foot irritation but has yet to miss a game this season. However, his absence from practice is a bad sign of his availability for Friday's matchup with Phoenix.

DECEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Wednesday Monk (foot) is available for Wednesday's game versus the Celtics.

Impact Monk has been upgraded from questionable to available Wednesday despite dealing with a right foot injury. Monk has been one of the NBA's best bench players this season, averaging 17.1 points, 5.5 assists and 2.3 rebounds in 27.3 minutes across his last 10 appearances.

DECEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Malik Monk, Domantas Sabonis lead the Kings to a 123-92 victory over the Grizzlies