Malik Monk to be out at least a month
Sacramento Kings guard Malik Monk — one of the frontrunners for NBA Sixth Man of the Year — has suffered a sprained right MCL and is expected to miss four-to-six weeks, sources told ESPN on Saturday. Monk, who was injured after Luka Doncic landed on his knee in a loss to the Dallas Mavericks on Friday, will likely need the Kings to advance in the Western Conference playoffs to return this season.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
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Adrian Wojnarowski @wojespn
ESPN story on the Kings’ Malik Monk expected to be out 4-to-6 weeks with a sprained knee espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 6:55 PM
ESPN story on the Kings’ Malik Monk expected to be out 4-to-6 weeks with a sprained knee espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 6:55 PM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Sacramento Kings guard Malik Monk expected to miss 4 to 6 weeks with right MCL sprain. Here’s what we know and what it means for the Kings
sacbee.com/sports/nba/sac… – 6:52 PM
Sacramento Kings guard Malik Monk expected to miss 4 to 6 weeks with right MCL sprain. Here’s what we know and what it means for the Kings
sacbee.com/sports/nba/sac… – 6:52 PM
Dave Mason @DeuceMason
Well, not the content we like doing.
Malik Monk is out 4-6 weeks.
We talked about the news:
youtube.com/watch?v=xXpMUl… pic.twitter.com/g45dd6ciYr – 6:50 PM
Well, not the content we like doing.
Malik Monk is out 4-6 weeks.
We talked about the news:
youtube.com/watch?v=xXpMUl… pic.twitter.com/g45dd6ciYr – 6:50 PM
Bobby Marks @BobbyMarks42
The impact of the 65-game criteria
Malik Monk has played 72 games this season but only 63 games Qualify.
Here’s the language from the CBA.
Season ending is defined as May 31.
(1) the player played in at least sixty-five (65) Regular Season games; or
(2) the player (A)… – 6:33 PM
The impact of the 65-game criteria
Malik Monk has played 72 games this season but only 63 games Qualify.
Here’s the language from the CBA.
Season ending is defined as May 31.
(1) the player played in at least sixty-five (65) Regular Season games; or
(2) the player (A)… – 6:33 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
League source confirms that Malik Monk has a sprained MCL and is set to miss 4-6 weeks. Huge blow to the Sacramento Kings. @wojespn first – 6:18 PM
League source confirms that Malik Monk has a sprained MCL and is set to miss 4-6 weeks. Huge blow to the Sacramento Kings. @wojespn first – 6:18 PM
Dan Favale @danfavale
the kings are going to miss a lot about malik monk but especially his downhill playmaking. he leads the *entire* nba in assists on drives. – 6:16 PM
the kings are going to miss a lot about malik monk but especially his downhill playmaking. he leads the *entire* nba in assists on drives. – 6:16 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Malik Monk has suffered a sprained right MCL and is expected to miss 4-6 weeks, per @wojespn. pic.twitter.com/d3brQ0Ivg9 – 6:15 PM
Malik Monk has suffered a sprained right MCL and is expected to miss 4-6 weeks, per @wojespn. pic.twitter.com/d3brQ0Ivg9 – 6:15 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Malik Monk this season:
15.4 PPG (career-high)
5.1 APG (career-high)
44/35/83%
6MOY? statmuse.com/nba/player/mal… – 6:14 PM
Malik Monk this season:
15.4 PPG (career-high)
5.1 APG (career-high)
44/35/83%
6MOY? statmuse.com/nba/player/mal… – 6:14 PM
Adrian Wojnarowski @wojespn
ESPN Sources: Sacramento Kings G Malik Monk has suffered a sprained right MCL and is expected to miss four-to-six weeks. Monk — who’s had a career-best season — needs a Kings run in the Western Conference playoffs to return this season. pic.twitter.com/5Q3isJ0U1N – 6:11 PM
ESPN Sources: Sacramento Kings G Malik Monk has suffered a sprained right MCL and is expected to miss four-to-six weeks. Monk — who’s had a career-best season — needs a Kings run in the Western Conference playoffs to return this season. pic.twitter.com/5Q3isJ0U1N – 6:11 PM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Davion Mitchell talks about moving on from last night’s loss to the Mavericks and the challenge of his Sacramento Kings enduring the mounting injuries with the recent loss of Malik Monk. pic.twitter.com/gFKpyHP1Xh – 4:35 PM
Davion Mitchell talks about moving on from last night’s loss to the Mavericks and the challenge of his Sacramento Kings enduring the mounting injuries with the recent loss of Malik Monk. pic.twitter.com/gFKpyHP1Xh – 4:35 PM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Following Saturday’s practice, Kings head coach Mike Brown on his team moving on from Friday’s loss to the Mavericks, losing Malik Monk to a knee injury and the challenge of going deeper into the roster to try to replace those absences. pic.twitter.com/oApIheIOFN – 4:27 PM
Following Saturday’s practice, Kings head coach Mike Brown on his team moving on from Friday’s loss to the Mavericks, losing Malik Monk to a knee injury and the challenge of going deeper into the roster to try to replace those absences. pic.twitter.com/oApIheIOFN – 4:27 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Kings Malik Monk leaves the game in the first quarter with a knee injury, reportedly has an MCL sprain
nbcsports.com/nba/news/kings… – 10:02 AM
Kings Malik Monk leaves the game in the first quarter with a knee injury, reportedly has an MCL sprain
nbcsports.com/nba/news/kings… – 10:02 AM
Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
Kings guard Monk suffers right knee injury
sportando.basketball/en/kings-guard… – 6:01 AM
Kings guard Monk suffers right knee injury
sportando.basketball/en/kings-guard… – 6:01 AM
Dave Mason @DeuceMason
This loss was a gut punch, no doubt. Where do the Kings go from here?
Monk injured, Huerter out for the season and a tough schedule is ahead.
We try to make sense of it all on the podcast:
youtube.com/live/51fQF4vy2… pic.twitter.com/TvWVl0Llnn – 5:21 AM
This loss was a gut punch, no doubt. Where do the Kings go from here?
Monk injured, Huerter out for the season and a tough schedule is ahead.
We try to make sense of it all on the podcast:
youtube.com/live/51fQF4vy2… pic.twitter.com/TvWVl0Llnn – 5:21 AM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Malik Monk injured as Kings suffer costly loss to Mavericks in Western Conference playoff race
– Somber mood in Sacramento
– Sprained MCL?
– Mike Brown comments
– Remarks from De’Aaron Fox and Harrison Barnes
– Free-throw disparity: 33-12
And more
sacbee.com/sports/nba/sac… – 4:40 AM
Malik Monk injured as Kings suffer costly loss to Mavericks in Western Conference playoff race
– Somber mood in Sacramento
– Sprained MCL?
– Mike Brown comments
– Remarks from De’Aaron Fox and Harrison Barnes
– Free-throw disparity: 33-12
And more
sacbee.com/sports/nba/sac… – 4:40 AM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Domantas Sabonis talks about the missed opportunity in the Kings second loss this week to the Mavericks, falling two games behind Dallas in the standings with 9 games left in the regular season, the injury to Malik Monk and his need to score more. pic.twitter.com/CulyYoIc0B – 2:54 AM
Domantas Sabonis talks about the missed opportunity in the Kings second loss this week to the Mavericks, falling two games behind Dallas in the standings with 9 games left in the regular season, the injury to Malik Monk and his need to score more. pic.twitter.com/CulyYoIc0B – 2:54 AM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
De’Aaron Fox on tonight’s loss to the Mavericks, his Kings splitting the season series with Dallas, the tough 4th quarter where Sacramento was outscored 34-21 and the loss of Malik Monk to injury. pic.twitter.com/NA3ESLgLKL – 2:49 AM
De’Aaron Fox on tonight’s loss to the Mavericks, his Kings splitting the season series with Dallas, the tough 4th quarter where Sacramento was outscored 34-21 and the loss of Malik Monk to injury. pic.twitter.com/NA3ESLgLKL – 2:49 AM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Harrison Barnes gives his thoughts on the missed opportunity for his Kings following Friday’s 107-103 loss to the Mavericks, the challenge with the remaining nine games as they fall two games behind Dallas in the standings and Malik Monk suffering a knee injury. pic.twitter.com/JUNSnIGErY – 2:47 AM
Harrison Barnes gives his thoughts on the missed opportunity for his Kings following Friday’s 107-103 loss to the Mavericks, the challenge with the remaining nine games as they fall two games behind Dallas in the standings and Malik Monk suffering a knee injury. pic.twitter.com/JUNSnIGErY – 2:47 AM
Anthony Slater @anthonyVslater
Malik Monk feared to have sprained MCL as Kings hobble into stretch run. Quick story from Sacramento.
theathletic.com/5379011/2024/0… – 2:15 AM
Malik Monk feared to have sprained MCL as Kings hobble into stretch run. Quick story from Sacramento.
theathletic.com/5379011/2024/0… – 2:15 AM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
De’Aaron Fox on tonight’s loss to the Mavericks, his Kings splitting the season series with Dallas, the tough 4th quarter where Sacramento was outscored 34-21 and the loss of Malik Monk to injury, pic.twitter.com/3KT8lklQXd – 2:07 AM
De’Aaron Fox on tonight’s loss to the Mavericks, his Kings splitting the season series with Dallas, the tough 4th quarter where Sacramento was outscored 34-21 and the loss of Malik Monk to injury, pic.twitter.com/3KT8lklQXd – 2:07 AM
Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
Kings guard Malik Monk is feared to have suffered a sprained MCL in his right knee and will undergo further testing, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Arguably the NBA’s best Sixth Man has averaged nearly 16 points and five assists a night. pic.twitter.com/J6KllcYz4W – 1:39 AM
Kings guard Malik Monk is feared to have suffered a sprained MCL in his right knee and will undergo further testing, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Arguably the NBA’s best Sixth Man has averaged nearly 16 points and five assists a night. pic.twitter.com/J6KllcYz4W – 1:39 AM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Although we weren’t able to chat with him, Malik Monk looked to be in good spirits in the Kings locker room after the game. He was able to walk under his own power despite a slight limp. – 1:34 AM
Although we weren’t able to chat with him, Malik Monk looked to be in good spirits in the Kings locker room after the game. He was able to walk under his own power despite a slight limp. – 1:34 AM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Malik Monk was in the locker room, but isn’t speaking to the media tonight. No update yet on his injury. – 1:06 AM
Malik Monk was in the locker room, but isn’t speaking to the media tonight. No update yet on his injury. – 1:06 AM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Kings coach Mike Brown on Malik Monk’s injury: “We’ve got to have the next man step up. Nobody’s going to fill Malik’s shoes, so we just have to try to do it by committee.” – 12:56 AM
Kings coach Mike Brown on Malik Monk’s injury: “We’ve got to have the next man step up. Nobody’s going to fill Malik’s shoes, so we just have to try to do it by committee.” – 12:56 AM
Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
Davion Mitchell & Kessler Edwards have done a fantastic job replacing Malik Monk’s energy and production off the bench tonight, but man could the Kings use #0 right now. – 12:16 AM
Davion Mitchell & Kessler Edwards have done a fantastic job replacing Malik Monk’s energy and production off the bench tonight, but man could the Kings use #0 right now. – 12:16 AM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Kings guard Malik Monk injured after Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic falls on top of him
sacbee.com/sports/nba/sac… – 11:54 PM
Kings guard Malik Monk injured after Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic falls on top of him
sacbee.com/sports/nba/sac… – 11:54 PM
Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
As great as the Kings have played, their lead is only 5. Without Monk the rest of the way, Sacramento still has a lot of work to do to secure this important win. – 11:23 PM
As great as the Kings have played, their lead is only 5. Without Monk the rest of the way, Sacramento still has a lot of work to do to secure this important win. – 11:23 PM
Mark Haynes @markhaynesnba
Kings guard Malik Monk will not return to tonight’s game, per team. – 10:40 PM
Kings guard Malik Monk will not return to tonight’s game, per team. – 10:40 PM
Anthony Slater @anthonyVslater
The Kings have ruled Malik Monk out the rest of the night with a right knee issue. Luka Doncic landed hard on Monk after a first quarter drive. Grabbed his knee. Limped to the locker room. – 10:40 PM
The Kings have ruled Malik Monk out the rest of the night with a right knee issue. Luka Doncic landed hard on Monk after a first quarter drive. Grabbed his knee. Limped to the locker room. – 10:40 PM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Kings lead the Mavericks 34-26 after 1, but Sacramento loses Malik Monk to a knee injury. Keon Ellis 11 points for Sacramento – 10:39 PM
Kings lead the Mavericks 34-26 after 1, but Sacramento loses Malik Monk to a knee injury. Keon Ellis 11 points for Sacramento – 10:39 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
INJURY UPDATE vs. Dallas Mavericks 3/29
Malik Monk (Right Knee) – WILL NOT RETURN – 10:38 PM
INJURY UPDATE vs. Dallas Mavericks 3/29
Malik Monk (Right Knee) – WILL NOT RETURN – 10:38 PM
Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
Malik Monk is OUT for the rest of the game with a right knee injury. – 10:38 PM
Malik Monk is OUT for the rest of the game with a right knee injury. – 10:38 PM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Here’s a look at what happened to Malik Monk, clutched his right knee which Luka Doncic landed on. Monk is now in the Kings locker room. pic.twitter.com/DwAcjc9fZO – 10:32 PM
Here’s a look at what happened to Malik Monk, clutched his right knee which Luka Doncic landed on. Monk is now in the Kings locker room. pic.twitter.com/DwAcjc9fZO – 10:32 PM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Malik Monk fouled Luka Doncic, who fell on his leg after. Monk was down for a moment before limping his way to the Kings locker room. – 10:26 PM
Malik Monk fouled Luka Doncic, who fell on his leg after. Monk was down for a moment before limping his way to the Kings locker room. – 10:26 PM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Malik Monk is leaving the game and heading to the locker room after Luka Doncic fell on his right leg. – 10:25 PM
Malik Monk is leaving the game and heading to the locker room after Luka Doncic fell on his right leg. – 10:25 PM
Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
How does Malik Monk do this stuff!? pic.twitter.com/4MQ4Wr70ku – 10:25 PM
How does Malik Monk do this stuff!? pic.twitter.com/4MQ4Wr70ku – 10:25 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Luka ran over Malik Monk. He’s up, but he’s limping straight to the locker room. – 10:25 PM
Luka ran over Malik Monk. He’s up, but he’s limping straight to the locker room. – 10:25 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Scary moment: Glad Monk is OK — and Doncic clearly feels likewise. – 10:25 PM
Scary moment: Glad Monk is OK — and Doncic clearly feels likewise. – 10:25 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Monk with a circus shot. Kings up 27-14. Lively crowd at Golden 1 Center. – 10:24 PM
Monk with a circus shot. Kings up 27-14. Lively crowd at Golden 1 Center. – 10:24 PM
More on this storyline
Monk has had his finest NBA season so far, averaging career-bests of 15.2 points 5.2 assists and transforming himself into one of the real emotional leaders of the Kings. Monk leads the NBA in points (1,110) and assists (370) off the bench this season – something only Lou Williams (2018-2019) did for a full season since starters were first tracked in 1970-1971, according to ESPN Stats and Information research. -via ESPN / March 30, 2024
It was a painful Friday night for the Sacramento Kings. In the first half of their consequential 107-103 home loss to the Dallas Mavericks, Luka Dončić tumbled after a drive and fell onto the right knee of Malik Monk. Monk left the game and didn’t return. It is feared he suffered a sprained MCL, league sources told The Athletic. -via The Athletic / March 30, 2024
Kings on NBCS: Malik Monk went to the Kings’ locker room after this collision with Luka Dončić. -via Twitter / March 30, 2024