Sacramento Kings guard/forward Malik Monk (knee) is unsure if he can recover in time to play in the first round of the 2024 NBA Playoffs. He missed his 10th consecutive game on Tuesday against Golden State while nursing an MCL sprain. Monk was initially ruled out for 4-6 weeks, meaning a return to the court in the first round appears unrealistic if Sacramento makes it to the playoffs. With Kevin Huerter (shoulder) also unavailable, Keon Ellis has stepped up big time for the Kings. He produced an outstanding two-way performance against the Warriors on Tuesday and will be expected to keep up the form in Friday's decisive play-in matchup against New Orleans. Davion Mitchell has also started to play a much more important role in the rotation due to the injuries.

Sacramento Kings guard/forward Malik Monk (knee) is set to miss 4-6 weeks of action. He sprained his right MCL in Friday's game against Dallas. The news means Monk is done for the rest of the regular season, and the Kings need to make a playoff run for him to have a chance to return to action. Sacramento will have it tough without Monk in any playoff series. The 26-year-old has enjoyed a fantastic season off the bench, scoring 15.4 points and delivering 5.1 assists -- both are career-high marks for Monk. Harrison Barnes put in a 40-minute shift on Friday, while the rest of the Kings bench should also receive an uptick in minutes without Monk.

Sacramento Kings guard/forward Malik Monk could face a long absence after he injured his right knee in Friday's matchup against Dallas. According to The Athletic's Shams Charania, there are fears Monk might have suffered a sprained MCL. With him in fantastic form off the Kings bench, Vegas has made Monk the odds-on favorite to with the Sixth Man of the Year Award this season. He's tallied 15.4 points, 2.9 rebounds, and 5.1 assists in 26.0 minutes. The Kings have also recently lost Kevin Huerter (shoulder) for the rest of the season. The backcourt injured should give Davion Mitchell and Chris Duarte more playing opportunities.

Sacramento Kings guard Malik Monk (foot) is listed as questionable ahead of Saturday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Monk has been dealing with right foot irritation for a few days now. His absence would likely mean that Chris Duarte would see more involvement in the rotation. Duarte has not been consistent this season and wouldn't offer much streaming appeal on a 13-game slate. Fantasy managers will have to check back closer to tip-off to see if Monk is cleared to play.

Sacramento Kings guard Malik Monk (foot) has been listed as questionable on the injury report and still hasn't officially been changed to active just yet. According to Mark Haynes of the Sacramento Observer, however, Monk plans to play barring any setbacks. He's been dealing with some right foot irritation, so it's hard to tell how much the pain is affecting him. With that being said, it sounds like he's trending in the right direction, but it would be wise for fantasy managers to have a backup option just in case. If he's unable to play, Chris Duarte and Keon Ellis would see some more minutes while the latter would make a better streaming option for those who need it.

Sacramento Kings guard Malik Monk (illness) will suit up for Monday's game against the Brooklyn Nets. Both Monk and Colby Jones (back) will play after dealing with minor injuries coming into the game. Monk has been one of the league's best sixth men this season. That being said, fantasy managers should make sure to get him in their lineups for this game. He shouldn't be limited at all because of this minor illness.

Sacramento Kings shooting guard Malik Monk was the team's top scorer with 28 points on 8-for-14 shooting in Friday's vital 118-99 win over Golden State. With the Kings staring in the face of elimination, Monk provided a big spark off the bench and delivered a very good all-around line. In 32 minutes of action, he added seven rebounds and four assists to his tally with one steal and two blocks. Monk struggled in Game 3 against the Warriors, but he's been impressive in the series overall, averaging close to 20 points per game with 4.8 rebounds and 3.5 assists.

Sacramento Kings guard Malik Monk (leg) will play Tuesday against the New Orleans Pelicans. Monk was a late scratch Sunday after experiencing some soreness in his leg, but went through the team's shootaround and will make his return from a one-game absence. Kessler Edwards and Terence Davis should see a slight decrease in minutes. Monk was finding a groove before being sidelined and should look to continue his recent success.

Sacramento Kings guard Malik Monk (leg) has been ruled out of Sunday's game versus the San Antonio Spurs. This comes as a surprise considering Monk was ruled out after the game was already started. Monk is reportedly dealing with soreness in his leg and does not feel well enough to play Sunday. Kessler Edwards and Terrence Davis were some of the first players off the bench when the news broke and would continue to see increased minutes if Monk is out for an extended period of time.

Sacramento Kings shooting guard Malik Monk turned into prime Michael Jordan against the Clippers Friday night, leading all scorers with a career-high 45 points in a 176-175 double-overtime win. He logged 41 minutes off the bench and shot 15-for-24 from the field and 9-for-10 at the foul line with a 6-for-12 effort from three-point land. Monk's once-in-a-lifetime night also included two rebounds and six assists. The 25-year-old has been a very good piece off the bench for the Kings, but even he might have pinched himself during the game to check if this wasn't a dream. The massive performance now puts Monk's scoring average for the month at 19.4 points. He has also tallied 3.0 rebounds and 3.8 assists in February.

Sacramento Kings guard Malik Monk (ankle) stated he'll play on Thursday night against the Portland Trail Blazers. Head coach Mike Brown had already indicated Monk would be back after the All-Star break, so it appears the 25-year-old will return to the lineup after missing his previous two games because of a sprained right ankle. The former Kentucky Wildcat has played well this season, averaging 13.4 points in 22 minutes per game. Monk should reclaim his spot as the top option from off the bench, meaning Terence Davis, who had scored a combined 33 points in his last two appearances, will lose most of his fantasy appeal.

Sacramento Kings guard Malik Monk (ankle) was forced to miss the team's last contest against the Dallas Mavericks as he had to exit the game before with an ankle sprain. Now, ahead of their contest against the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday, he's already ruled out as they won't risk his health for later on this season. Monk has played a big part in the team's offensive success as their Sixth Man off of the bench. While he's sidelined, Davion Mitchell will probably receive more minutes but he's not a great streaming addition even in deeper leagues.

Sacramento Kings guard Malik Monk has firmly entered his name for Sixth Man of the Year. He's shooting a career-high field goal percentage and has posted his highest numbers in both points and assists per game. On Wednesday night against the Indiana Pacers, he finished with 20 points, four rebounds, six assists, and two steals on 6-for-9 shooting from the floor and 3-for-6 from three. For a player that had an ADP in the 12th round, his production has been outstanding in all fantasy formats.

Sacramento Kings shooting guard Malik Monk came off the pine to nearly outscore the Suns' bench all on his own in Monday's 122-117 loss, notching a season-high 30 points on 12-for-17 shooting. The Suns' bench combined for 32 points. Monk shot 2-for-5 from downtown and even got close to a double-double, handing out eight assists with three turnovers. His defensive work included one steal in 30 minutes. This was a red-hot shooting night from the 24-year-old, and Monk has now delivered at least 26 points in half of his last six games. He is also averaging 4.5 assists for the month, so the Lakers misfit has become a very valuable piece for Sacramento and his fantasy stock should continue to trend upward.

Sacramento Kings shooting guard Malik Monk (dental procedure) is questionable for Sunday's contest against Detroit. He had some work done on his teeth and missed Saturday's practice. It remains to be seen if Monk is feeling well enough to play against the Pistons. If not, then he will be dropping out of the lineup right after having his best game of the season. The 24-year-old went for 26 points in Thursday's 130-112 victory over San Antonio. Terence Davis has become a busy man lately and could find himself with more work Sunday if Monk isn't in the lineup, although his stock took a serious hit Thursday when Davis had an opportunity to replace Keegan Murray (back) in the starting unit and he ended up contributing very little on below 30 percent shooting. Murray is expected to be back Sunday as well.

Sacramento Kings guard Malik Monk (groin) is listed as questionable to play Wednesday against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Monk is currently averaging 19.3 points per game over his past three games, but is dealing with some groin soreness and his status is in question for Wednesday. If Monk is unable to go, Kevin Huerter should see a huge workload while Harrison Barnes and Davion Mitchell see slight increases.

Los Angeles Lakers guard Malik Monk put together a fantastic game versus the Denver Nuggets on Sunday. He knocked down 14-of-25 field goals with four boards, one assist, seven 3-pointers in 35 minutes. He finished with a career-high 41 points in the overtime victory over the Denver Nuggets. To be fair, both teams were resting their starters, so it was a battle of the benches. His fantasy value was boosted in Los Angeles due to the lack of talent around him. He's on a veteran minimum deal and should head elsewhere this offseason. It's unlikely Monk contributes enough on any organization to be worth rostering in most formats next season.

Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard Malik Monk (shoulder) is listed as probable for Sunday's game against the Phoenix Suns. The former Kentucky Wildcat is currently dealing with right shoulder soreness. He played through the injury on Friday, hitting five three-pointers on the way to 21 points over 30 minutes of action. Expect for him to suit up and play through the injury once again on Sunday. He's a great source of three-pointers and points and he occasionally contributes assists and steals as well.

Los Angeles Lakers guard Malik Monk (shoulder) is good to go for Friday's contest against the Washington Wizards. The 24-year-old was riding a probable tag because of right shoulder soreness, although it never appeared as if he was in any real danger of missing this one. Monk has logged at least 29 minutes in each of his previous five games while scoring in the double digits during that span. As a result, he warrants consideration from DFS competitors and should also be regarded as a viable starting option in seasonal formats.

Los Angeles Lakers guard Malik Monk (shoulder) is expected to suit up for Friday's game against the Washington Wizards. He has been dealing with right shoulder soreness, but was able to play on Wednesday. Monk finished with 20 points and six rebounds in 40 minutes during Wednesday's loss to the Houston Rockets. The hope is that Monk will be able to play and could be asked to do more than normal. Talen Horton-Tucker (ankle) is listed as questionable, so Monk could be in for a bigger workload. That being said, DFS players might want to consider Monk for Friday's slate.