Malik Monk ☆

• Podcast Locked On Kings host · Opinion · 44 h ago

  The host thinks Hunter (heard as "DeAndre Hunter") could be a primary scorer with the second unit, at least until Malik Monk returns.

• ESPN ESPN · Report · Oct 16

  Monk (ankle) could miss time to begin the 2026-27 campaign, James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento reports.

• Podcast Locked On Kings host · Report · Oct 16

  Malik Monk, the veteran sixth man, has not yet appeared in a preseason game. He has an ankle sprain that has persisted.

• Podcast Locked On Kings host · Relayed report · Oct 16

  The Kings have a conditioning test every player must pass before playing. As of Thursday, the last time the host heard, Monk had not passed it, and he won't play until he does. The host says everyone else has passed.

• Podcast Locked On Kings host · Analysis · Oct 16

  The host thinks Monk has been at practice and has been seen running a lot after practice to get into game shape. He thinks the ankle injury has dragged on longer than expected and may have happened before camp.

• Podcast Locked On Kings host · Report · Oct 14

  Malik Monk has not played in any of the four preseason games. The host says he led the team last season at 39.5% from three. No reason for the absence is given.

• Podcast Locked On Kings host · Rumor · Oct 14

  The host wonders when Monk will be healthy and whether something more is going on. This is his speculation; no injury was stated.

• Podcast Locked On Kings host · Analysis · Oct 14

  Host analysis: Newton (likely Tristen Newton) is a dynamic scorer, but whether he can defend at the NBA level is a big question mark. The host compares his attacking style to Malik Monk and sees him as a potential 'lightning rod' off the bench.

• Podcast James Ham, Locked On Kings · Report · Oct 14

  Eight Kings sat out the Tuesday preseason game against Portland: Darius Acuff Jr., Zach LaVine (heard as "Zach Levine"), De'Andre Hunter (heard as "DeAndre Hunter"), Ben Simmons, Malik Monk, Domantas Sabonis (heard as "Damanis Sabonis"), Maxime Raynaud (heard as "Maxine Raynaud") and Dylan Cardwell.

• Podcast James Ham, Locked On Kings · Analysis · Oct 14

  Malik Monk has not played in any of the four preseason games. The host is unsure of the reason: 'an ankle injury, a sore ankle, whatever it is'.

• Podcast Kings basketball communications staff (reported), via Locked On Kings · Relayed report · Oct 13

  Per the Kings' basketball communications staff on Monday, Malik Monk has not yet made his preseason debut and is working back into shape after ankle soreness in camp. He practiced Monday but is not expected to play against the Blazers.

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