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Monk has made clear his desire to return. But he’s experienced the business side of the league and the unpredictable variables that remain at play. Before any choices are made, he’s trying to cap off this season with an individual award and a playoff run. “Depends on what we do in the postseason, as well,” Malik Monk said. “But I’d love to be here, man. Got comfortable here. Made a lot of new friends, met a lot of great people. The city loves me. I love the city. “So, yeah, I’d love to come back.”
Source: The Athletic
Source: The Athletic
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Anthony Slater @anthonyVslater
Malik Monk leads the NBA in bench points and assists. He’s the Sixth Man frontrunner. He’s the emotional spark for the Kings. He’s had a winding career path. He’s an unrestricted free agent. He’s honest. Talked to him about it all.
theathletic.com/5354066/2024/0… – 10:41 AM
Malik Monk leads the NBA in bench points and assists. He’s the Sixth Man frontrunner. He’s the emotional spark for the Kings. He’s had a winding career path. He’s an unrestricted free agent. He’s honest. Talked to him about it all.
theathletic.com/5354066/2024/0… – 10:41 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
Bench players to average 15+ PPG and 5+ APG in a season since 2000:
— 2019 Sixth Man of the Year
— 2018 Sixth Man of the Year
And Malik Monk this season. pic.twitter.com/887I82F9XS – 11:08 AM
Bench players to average 15+ PPG and 5+ APG in a season since 2000:
— 2019 Sixth Man of the Year
— 2018 Sixth Man of the Year
And Malik Monk this season. pic.twitter.com/887I82F9XS – 11:08 AM
Dave Mason @DeuceMason
“I’m just thankful Mike gave me the opportunity, Monte called me here, Wes called me here, Vivek called me here, man. I’m just thankful they gave me this opportunity.”
Our full chat with Malik Monk:
youtube.com/watch?v=Pm2cE0… pic.twitter.com/7ACov6EntG – 10:34 AM
“I’m just thankful Mike gave me the opportunity, Monte called me here, Wes called me here, Vivek called me here, man. I’m just thankful they gave me this opportunity.”
Our full chat with Malik Monk:
youtube.com/watch?v=Pm2cE0… pic.twitter.com/7ACov6EntG – 10:34 AM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Malik Monk goes crazy to carry Sacramento Kings to overtime win against Memphis Grizzlies
– Malik’s a freak
– Huerter’s injury
– Keon’s opportunity
– Sabonis’ streak
– Grizzlies’ grit & grind
– Playoff race
More from me and @HectorJAmezcua photos
sacbee.com/sports/nba/sac… – 5:18 AM
Malik Monk goes crazy to carry Sacramento Kings to overtime win against Memphis Grizzlies
– Malik’s a freak
– Huerter’s injury
– Keon’s opportunity
– Sabonis’ streak
– Grizzlies’ grit & grind
– Playoff race
More from me and @HectorJAmezcua photos
sacbee.com/sports/nba/sac… – 5:18 AM
Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
👑NEW LOCKED ON KINGS POD👑
🏀Malik Monk goes crazy in overtime.
🏀The Kings big 3 fills up the stat sheet.
🏀Keon Ellis leading the Kings defensive surge
💻youtu.be/HXl_I6mDG4g pic.twitter.com/fF2BoZ1v5s – 3:35 AM
👑NEW LOCKED ON KINGS POD👑
🏀Malik Monk goes crazy in overtime.
🏀The Kings big 3 fills up the stat sheet.
🏀Keon Ellis leading the Kings defensive surge
💻youtu.be/HXl_I6mDG4g pic.twitter.com/fF2BoZ1v5s – 3:35 AM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Domantas Sabonis discusses his Kings victory over the Grizzlies in overtime, surviving the scare to finish the homestand 4-2, the huge lift Malik Monk provided in OT and the unfortunate shoulder injury to Kevin Huerter. pic.twitter.com/2I6h3QYpeN – 2:42 AM
Domantas Sabonis discusses his Kings victory over the Grizzlies in overtime, surviving the scare to finish the homestand 4-2, the huge lift Malik Monk provided in OT and the unfortunate shoulder injury to Kevin Huerter. pic.twitter.com/2I6h3QYpeN – 2:42 AM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Keon Ellis on his defensive impact in Sacramento’s 121-111 win over the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday night, recording five blocks in the victory, seeing Malik Monk lift the Kings with 12 of his 28 points in overtime and finishing the six-game homestand 4-2. pic.twitter.com/Nu35iJKLn1 – 2:34 AM
Keon Ellis on his defensive impact in Sacramento’s 121-111 win over the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday night, recording five blocks in the victory, seeing Malik Monk lift the Kings with 12 of his 28 points in overtime and finishing the six-game homestand 4-2. pic.twitter.com/Nu35iJKLn1 – 2:34 AM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Kings head coach Mike Brown talks about Monday’s 121-111 victory over the Grizzlies in overtime, the lift Malik Monk gave Sacramento in the extra period and him scoring 12 points en route to a game high 28 points. pic.twitter.com/ZctUtYB0CL – 2:32 AM
Kings head coach Mike Brown talks about Monday’s 121-111 victory over the Grizzlies in overtime, the lift Malik Monk gave Sacramento in the extra period and him scoring 12 points en route to a game high 28 points. pic.twitter.com/ZctUtYB0CL – 2:32 AM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
A win is a win. Kings survive in overtime against a gritty Grizzlies team with just eight players. Kevin Huerter’s injury is cause more concern, but Keon Ellis stepped up in his place and starred defensively. Malik Monk was incredible and the overtime session. pic.twitter.com/vCXiBSW66V – 2:10 AM
A win is a win. Kings survive in overtime against a gritty Grizzlies team with just eight players. Kevin Huerter’s injury is cause more concern, but Keon Ellis stepped up in his place and starred defensively. Malik Monk was incredible and the overtime session. pic.twitter.com/vCXiBSW66V – 2:10 AM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
De’Aaron Fox on his Kings escaping Monday with a 121-111 win over the Grizzlies in OT, riding the hot hand of Malik Monk monk in the extra session, losing Kevin Huerter to injury and says Memphis still plays hard no matter who plays for them. pic.twitter.com/O9x2gOLsBO – 2:02 AM
De’Aaron Fox on his Kings escaping Monday with a 121-111 win over the Grizzlies in OT, riding the hot hand of Malik Monk monk in the extra session, losing Kevin Huerter to injury and says Memphis still plays hard no matter who plays for them. pic.twitter.com/O9x2gOLsBO – 2:02 AM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Malik Monk’s 12 points in the overtime session tonight was the second 10+ point OT outing by Monk this season. It ties Peja Stojakovic for second most by a Kings player in an overtime period. De’Aaron Fox is the leader with 14 points in Dallas on Feb. 11, 2023 – 1:57 AM
Malik Monk’s 12 points in the overtime session tonight was the second 10+ point OT outing by Monk this season. It ties Peja Stojakovic for second most by a Kings player in an overtime period. De’Aaron Fox is the leader with 14 points in Dallas on Feb. 11, 2023 – 1:57 AM
Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
Malik Monk talks about his big overtime performance and his teammates trust in him. pic.twitter.com/lXmn4NBSYa – 1:48 AM
Malik Monk talks about his big overtime performance and his teammates trust in him. pic.twitter.com/lXmn4NBSYa – 1:48 AM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Malik Monk on his huge impact in the overtime of tonight’s 121-111 win over the Grizzlies, feeling the need to come alive for his Kings in the extra session, feeding off the positive & negative energy, and the defense of Keon Ellis pic.twitter.com/5P6vl66NKr – 1:17 AM
Malik Monk on his huge impact in the overtime of tonight’s 121-111 win over the Grizzlies, feeling the need to come alive for his Kings in the extra session, feeding off the positive & negative energy, and the defense of Keon Ellis pic.twitter.com/5P6vl66NKr – 1:17 AM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Malik Monk on Keon Ellis, his team trusting him and a big overtime win over the Grizzlies. pic.twitter.com/llRZbwzhcZ – 1:13 AM
Malik Monk on Keon Ellis, his team trusting him and a big overtime win over the Grizzlies. pic.twitter.com/llRZbwzhcZ – 1:13 AM
Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
The Sacramento Kings big 3 tonight:
Malik Monk: 28 pts, 6 rebs, 6 asts
De’Aaron Fox: 23 pts, 10 asts, 3 stls
Domantas Sabonis: 25 pts, 18 rebs pic.twitter.com/6ODIaOXuae – 1:12 AM
The Sacramento Kings big 3 tonight:
Malik Monk: 28 pts, 6 rebs, 6 asts
De’Aaron Fox: 23 pts, 10 asts, 3 stls
Domantas Sabonis: 25 pts, 18 rebs pic.twitter.com/6ODIaOXuae – 1:12 AM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
“They can’t just focus on two people no more.” -Malik Monk on him stepping up in the overtime session and Fox and Sabonis setting him up. – 1:08 AM
“They can’t just focus on two people no more.” -Malik Monk on him stepping up in the overtime session and Fox and Sabonis setting him up. – 1:08 AM
Damichael Cole @DamichaelC
Final: Kings 121 Grizzlies 111
Memphis rallied to force OT, but Malik Monk led a 12-0 Kings run to put the game away. Jaren Jackson Jr., Desmond Bane and GG Jackson each topped 20 points.
Jake LaRavia’s confidence is growing.
Three quick takeaways:
commercialappeal.com/story/sports/n… – 12:56 AM
Final: Kings 121 Grizzlies 111
Memphis rallied to force OT, but Malik Monk led a 12-0 Kings run to put the game away. Jaren Jackson Jr., Desmond Bane and GG Jackson each topped 20 points.
Jake LaRavia’s confidence is growing.
Three quick takeaways:
commercialappeal.com/story/sports/n… – 12:56 AM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
It took an impressive overtime session but the Kings closeout the homestand with a 121-111 win over the Grizzlies. Sacramento goes 4-2 on the homestand and now hits the road for three. Malik Monk 28 to lead the way – 12:54 AM
It took an impressive overtime session but the Kings closeout the homestand with a 121-111 win over the Grizzlies. Sacramento goes 4-2 on the homestand and now hits the road for three. Malik Monk 28 to lead the way – 12:54 AM
Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
Malik Monk just did that. Sixth Man of the Year award & the bag 💰 incoming! pic.twitter.com/e2qIuanhac – 12:53 AM
Malik Monk just did that. Sixth Man of the Year award & the bag 💰 incoming! pic.twitter.com/e2qIuanhac – 12:53 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
Malik Monk tonight:
28 PTS
6 REB
6 AST
His 24th twenty-point game off the bench — nobody else has more than 15. statmuse.com/nba/player/mal… – 12:53 AM
Malik Monk tonight:
28 PTS
6 REB
6 AST
His 24th twenty-point game off the bench — nobody else has more than 15. statmuse.com/nba/player/mal… – 12:53 AM
Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
Welcome to overtime. AKA Malik Monk time. pic.twitter.com/UkUi7c6iEJ – 12:50 AM
Welcome to overtime. AKA Malik Monk time. pic.twitter.com/UkUi7c6iEJ – 12:50 AM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Malik Monk takeover. 28 points, 6 rebounds, 6 assists. He has 12 in the overtime session for the Kings. – 12:49 AM
Malik Monk takeover. 28 points, 6 rebounds, 6 assists. He has 12 in the overtime session for the Kings. – 12:49 AM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Two Malik Monk free throws from the technicals. Kings up 117-107 1:09 to play in OT. Monk with 26 now and “Light the Beam” chants being heard now – 12:45 AM
Two Malik Monk free throws from the technicals. Kings up 117-107 1:09 to play in OT. Monk with 26 now and “Light the Beam” chants being heard now – 12:45 AM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Double technical foul and an ejection for Marcus Smart, who isn’t even playing tonight. Malik Monk knocks down both technical free throws. Kings lead the Grizzlies 117-107. – 12:45 AM
Double technical foul and an ejection for Marcus Smart, who isn’t even playing tonight. Malik Monk knocks down both technical free throws. Kings lead the Grizzlies 117-107. – 12:45 AM
Mark Haynes @markhaynesnba
It’s all Kings led by Malik Monk in overtime against the Grizzlies. Sacramento leads 115-107 with 1:08 left. – 12:45 AM
It’s all Kings led by Malik Monk in overtime against the Grizzlies. Sacramento leads 115-107 with 1:08 left. – 12:45 AM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
A 10-2 overtime thus far in favor of the Kings, sparked by Malik Monk and punctuated by a big two-handed dunk from Domantas Sabonis. Monk with 24 off the Sacramento bench. Domas with 25 points, 18 boards – 12:44 AM
A 10-2 overtime thus far in favor of the Kings, sparked by Malik Monk and punctuated by a big two-handed dunk from Domantas Sabonis. Monk with 24 off the Sacramento bench. Domas with 25 points, 18 boards – 12:44 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
20/5/5 games off the bench this season:
8 — Malik Monk
3 — 2nd and 3rd place
Monk has the most since Detlef Schrempf in 1993. statmuse.com/nba/player/mal… – 12:44 AM
20/5/5 games off the bench this season:
8 — Malik Monk
3 — 2nd and 3rd place
Monk has the most since Detlef Schrempf in 1993. statmuse.com/nba/player/mal… – 12:44 AM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Malik Monk has scored eight of his 24 points in overtime to fuel a 10-2 run for Sacramento. Kings lead the Grizzlies 115-107 with 1:09 remaining. – 12:43 AM
Malik Monk has scored eight of his 24 points in overtime to fuel a 10-2 run for Sacramento. Kings lead the Grizzlies 115-107 with 1:09 remaining. – 12:43 AM
Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
Monk with his 3rd big dunk of the night ties the game, but then Desmond Bane scores on the other end.
Grizzlies lead 105-103. 33 seconds remaining. – 12:30 AM
Monk with his 3rd big dunk of the night ties the game, but then Desmond Bane scores on the other end.
Grizzlies lead 105-103. 33 seconds remaining. – 12:30 AM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Murray misses second, but Ellis grabs the board. Feeds Monk for an absolute hammer. – 12:29 AM
Murray misses second, but Ellis grabs the board. Feeds Monk for an absolute hammer. – 12:29 AM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Keegan Murray missed both but Malik Monk follows with a huge one-handed dunk. Incredible. Game tied 103-103 – 12:29 AM
Keegan Murray missed both but Malik Monk follows with a huge one-handed dunk. Incredible. Game tied 103-103 – 12:29 AM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
A Keon Ellis block on one end not only stifles a Grizzlies break, but leads to a De’Aaron Fox lob to a soaring Malik Monk. pic.twitter.com/WLYPiKvC7K – 12:06 AM
A Keon Ellis block on one end not only stifles a Grizzlies break, but leads to a De’Aaron Fox lob to a soaring Malik Monk. pic.twitter.com/WLYPiKvC7K – 12:06 AM
Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
Keon Ellis swats Desmond Bane and it leads to a Malik Monk alley-oop! pic.twitter.com/5mnFuC2EfO – 11:59 PM
Keon Ellis swats Desmond Bane and it leads to a Malik Monk alley-oop! pic.twitter.com/5mnFuC2EfO – 11:59 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Keon Ellis swat on Bane leads to an incredible Fox to Monk alley-oop. – 11:57 PM
Keon Ellis swat on Bane leads to an incredible Fox to Monk alley-oop. – 11:57 PM
Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
Mike Brown was asked about how the Kings have grown playing with physicality this season and Mike pointed out Malik Monk.
He says Monk is now putting his body on the line to take charges, which he didn’t do last season. – 8:23 PM
Mike Brown was asked about how the Kings have grown playing with physicality this season and Mike pointed out Malik Monk.
He says Monk is now putting his body on the line to take charges, which he didn’t do last season. – 8:23 PM
Mark Giannotto @mgiannotto
Memphis got Calipari back in town, Lamelo Ball vs. De’Aaron Fox, Malik Monk & Bam Adebayo, and UNC the last time the NCAA tournament came to town (2017). This year, we get a coach who was rumored to maybe replace Calipari (Scott Drew) and 2 teams that lost to Memphis this season – 6:36 PM
Memphis got Calipari back in town, Lamelo Ball vs. De’Aaron Fox, Malik Monk & Bam Adebayo, and UNC the last time the NCAA tournament came to town (2017). This year, we get a coach who was rumored to maybe replace Calipari (Scott Drew) and 2 teams that lost to Memphis this season – 6:36 PM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Chatting with Davion Mitchell about his Kings facing playoff-style basketball like in last night’s loss to the Knicks, the way they respond to physicality compared to last season, Malik Monk for 6th Man & the crowded Western Conference. pic.twitter.com/zDKr1RgZwa – 4:23 PM
Chatting with Davion Mitchell about his Kings facing playoff-style basketball like in last night’s loss to the Knicks, the way they respond to physicality compared to last season, Malik Monk for 6th Man & the crowded Western Conference. pic.twitter.com/zDKr1RgZwa – 4:23 PM
More on this storyline
Monk felt he should’ve won Sixth Man last season. He finished fifth behind Malcolm Brogdon, Immanuel Quickley, Bobby Portis and Norman Powell. He’s expected to win it this season. Monk admitted it’s an award he desires. But don’t mistake that for a full-on embrace. He doesn’t necessarily love the fact that he never starts. “Hell no,” Monk laughs. “Hell no I don’t like it. But, s—, it’s what I got to do for us to win and play better. So I just take the role head on.” -via The Athletic / March 20, 2024
But that was cut short in February when he was suspended indefinitely for violating the NBA’s drug policy. He was reinstated in August, but the Hornets had already declined his qualifying offer. He was a free agent at 23 with only tepid interest. Nobody called on the first day of free agency. Was he on his way out of the league? “At one point, I was out,” Monk said of the suspension. ”I had to do multiple things to get back into the NBA under their rules. But I averaged 12 on 40 percent from 3. I definitely thought I’d have a few calls. But nobody called me man. That s— hurt.” -via The Athletic / March 20, 2024
Jason Anderson: Final: Kings 121, Grizzlies 111 (OT) Malik Monk scored 12 of his 28 points in overtime to help the Kings maintain their hold on the No. 6 seed in the Western Conference. -via Twitter @JandersonSacBee / March 19, 2024
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