James Edwards: They needed to add 3-point shooting and did so at the deadline with Simone Fontecchio. I think there’s no question he’s back next year, regardless of who’s running the show. He checked a lot of boxes. They have to go out and get more 3-point shooters. Malik Monk is someone I wouldn’t be surprised if they target in free agency. I would monitor teams like Brooklyn and Atlanta, who I think are at a crossroads and fit a lot of the archetypes that Detroit needs. I think there are going to be a lot of bad teams in the NBA next year, as the 2025 draft is expected to be pretty stocked with high-end talent.
Source: HoopsHype
Source: HoopsHype
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Domantas Sabonis talks a disappointing end to the season, Malik Monk and what’s next for him this offseason: pic.twitter.com/skiNeUdnIT – 5:48 PM
Domantas Sabonis talks a disappointing end to the season, Malik Monk and what’s next for him this offseason: pic.twitter.com/skiNeUdnIT – 5:48 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Sasha Vezenkov on making the transition to the NBA, Malik Monk and the difficulty of going from EuroLeague MVP to role play in the NBA: pic.twitter.com/P6DYxzv2M2 – 4:11 PM
Sasha Vezenkov on making the transition to the NBA, Malik Monk and the difficulty of going from EuroLeague MVP to role play in the NBA: pic.twitter.com/P6DYxzv2M2 – 4:11 PM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Keegan Murray talks about his sophomore NBA season in Sacramento, coming up short from a playoff appearance, the disappointment of his Kings hot advancing out of the Play-In Tournament, the importance of keeping Malik Monk and the motivations heading into the summer. pic.twitter.com/00b00aZXQK – 3:30 PM
Keegan Murray talks about his sophomore NBA season in Sacramento, coming up short from a playoff appearance, the disappointment of his Kings hot advancing out of the Play-In Tournament, the importance of keeping Malik Monk and the motivations heading into the summer. pic.twitter.com/00b00aZXQK – 3:30 PM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Malik Monk talks about his uncertain offseason ahead, his desire to be in Sacramento vs. chasing a larger pay-day elsewhere and the disappointment to see his Kings not make the playoffs and not being part of the Play-in-Tournament due to his knee injury. pic.twitter.com/WruPzkoDdm – 3:17 PM
Malik Monk talks about his uncertain offseason ahead, his desire to be in Sacramento vs. chasing a larger pay-day elsewhere and the disappointment to see his Kings not make the playoffs and not being part of the Play-in-Tournament due to his knee injury. pic.twitter.com/WruPzkoDdm – 3:17 PM
Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
The best of Malik Monk’s end-of-season press conference heading into free agency. pic.twitter.com/WU6pSEzQDD – 3:16 PM
The best of Malik Monk’s end-of-season press conference heading into free agency. pic.twitter.com/WU6pSEzQDD – 3:16 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Malik Monk on the decision ahead and taking in the final game: pic.twitter.com/ShkkgOjrJe – 3:07 PM
Malik Monk on the decision ahead and taking in the final game: pic.twitter.com/ShkkgOjrJe – 3:07 PM
Dave Mason @DeuceMason
Malik Monk on his future with Kings:
youtu.be/WguXaccZ5p4?si… pic.twitter.com/t2qgC79L6N – 3:00 PM
Malik Monk on his future with Kings:
youtu.be/WguXaccZ5p4?si… pic.twitter.com/t2qgC79L6N – 3:00 PM
Anthony Slater @anthonyVslater
Malik Monk expressed desire to remain in Sacramento. He feels Kings would be in playoffs had he been healthy. But it’s clear he’ll explore free agency. Kings limited in what they can pay him.
“I could go somewhere else and get a lot more money and be in a worse situation.” – 2:47 PM
Malik Monk expressed desire to remain in Sacramento. He feels Kings would be in playoffs had he been healthy. But it’s clear he’ll explore free agency. Kings limited in what they can pay him.
“I could go somewhere else and get a lot more money and be in a worse situation.” – 2:47 PM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Would Malik Monk want to be in Sacramento in a perfect world?: “Definitely.” – 2:43 PM
Would Malik Monk want to be in Sacramento in a perfect world?: “Definitely.” – 2:43 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
“Definitely.” -Malik Monk when asked if in a perfect world, he would want to be in Sacramento moving forward – 2:43 PM
“Definitely.” -Malik Monk when asked if in a perfect world, he would want to be in Sacramento moving forward – 2:43 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
“I feel like we’d be playing right now if I was playing.” -Malik Monk – 2:41 PM
“I feel like we’d be playing right now if I was playing.” -Malik Monk – 2:41 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Monk said he definitely wants to start, but he’s ready to do whatever role is needed wherever he lands. – 2:41 PM
Monk said he definitely wants to start, but he’s ready to do whatever role is needed wherever he lands. – 2:41 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Monk said he definitely wants to start, but he’s ready to do whatever role is needed wherever he lands. – 2:40 PM
Monk said he definitely wants to start, but he’s ready to do whatever role is needed wherever he lands. – 2:40 PM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
“I came here, (played with) one of my best friends, turned the organization around, turned the city around. The city loves me and I love the city, so the emotions are everywhere right now.” – Malik Monk – 2:38 PM
“I came here, (played with) one of my best friends, turned the organization around, turned the city around. The city loves me and I love the city, so the emotions are everywhere right now.” – Malik Monk – 2:38 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
“The city loves me and I love them.” -Malik Monk, who said his emotions are all over the board. He doesn’t know what lies ahead, but the decision to stay or leave will be tough. – 2:37 PM
“The city loves me and I love them.” -Malik Monk, who said his emotions are all over the board. He doesn’t know what lies ahead, but the decision to stay or leave will be tough. – 2:37 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Malik Monk said he wants to win the NBA Sixth Man of the Year: “That’s all I’ve been thinking about.” – 2:34 PM
Malik Monk said he wants to win the NBA Sixth Man of the Year: “That’s all I’ve been thinking about.” – 2:34 PM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
While Malik Monk says he doesn’t know what will happen this offseason, he’s aware of his two career seasons in Sacramento, realizes he can make more money elsewhere, but that could come at the expense of being in a great fit.
“I think it’s going to play out the right way.” – 2:34 PM
While Malik Monk says he doesn’t know what will happen this offseason, he’s aware of his two career seasons in Sacramento, realizes he can make more money elsewhere, but that could come at the expense of being in a great fit.
“I think it’s going to play out the right way.” – 2:34 PM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
“I can go somewhere else with a lot more money and be in a worse situation, so you never know. I’ve got a great agent who’s going to do his job. I think my job is done.” – Malik Monk – 2:34 PM
“I can go somewhere else with a lot more money and be in a worse situation, so you never know. I’ve got a great agent who’s going to do his job. I think my job is done.” – Malik Monk – 2:34 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
“I can go somewhere else for a lot more money and be in a worse situation.” -Malik Monk on his decision ahead – 2:33 PM
“I can go somewhere else for a lot more money and be in a worse situation.” -Malik Monk on his decision ahead – 2:33 PM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Domantas Sabonis says he’s been “trying every day since the beginning of training camp” to get Malik Monk to stay with the Kings and “we would love to have him back.” – 2:07 PM
Domantas Sabonis says he’s been “trying every day since the beginning of training camp” to get Malik Monk to stay with the Kings and “we would love to have him back.” – 2:07 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
“He knows what I think of him and how much I care about him.” -Domantas Sabonis on Malik Monk. He said he’s been talking to Malik about staying since training camp. – 2:07 PM
“He knows what I think of him and how much I care about him.” -Domantas Sabonis on Malik Monk. He said he’s been talking to Malik about staying since training camp. – 2:07 PM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
“I think he knows he has home here and we all want him back.” – Harrison Barnes on Malik Monk – 1:40 PM
“I think he knows he has home here and we all want him back.” – Harrison Barnes on Malik Monk – 1:40 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
“He’s got a home here and we all want him back.” -Harrison Barnes on Malik Monk – 1:38 PM
“He’s got a home here and we all want him back.” -Harrison Barnes on Malik Monk – 1:38 PM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
You’d be accurate to think Malik Monk REALLY wants that 6th Man Award. pic.twitter.com/olWM5uF9B6 – 7:33 PM
You’d be accurate to think Malik Monk REALLY wants that 6th Man Award. pic.twitter.com/olWM5uF9B6 – 7:33 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Sacramento Kings guard Malik Monk amongst the finalists for NBA’s Sixth Man of the Year. pic.twitter.com/DZoka3dMka – 7:12 PM
Sacramento Kings guard Malik Monk amongst the finalists for NBA’s Sixth Man of the Year. pic.twitter.com/DZoka3dMka – 7:12 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Pacers guard T.J. McConnell is NOT a finalist for the NBA’s Sixth Man of the Year Award.
The final three: Malik Monk (Kings), Bobby Portis Jr. (Bucks), Naz Reid (Timberwolves). – 6:42 PM
Pacers guard T.J. McConnell is NOT a finalist for the NBA’s Sixth Man of the Year Award.
The final three: Malik Monk (Kings), Bobby Portis Jr. (Bucks), Naz Reid (Timberwolves). – 6:42 PM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Sacramento Kings offseason: Is Malik Monk leaving? Salary cap, free agency and NBA draft outlook
Kings GM Monte McNair must improve the roster after the team failed to achieve its goals. Here’s why that might be difficult
Read more at: sacbee.com/sports/nba/sac… – 6:34 PM
Sacramento Kings offseason: Is Malik Monk leaving? Salary cap, free agency and NBA draft outlook
Kings GM Monte McNair must improve the roster after the team failed to achieve its goals. Here’s why that might be difficult
Read more at: sacbee.com/sports/nba/sac… – 6:34 PM
More on this storyline
Sean Cunningham: Domantas Sabonis looks back on the season, seeing his Kings not advance to the playoffs, the needs for Sacramento’s summer ahead and trying to convince Malik Monk to stay in Sacramento. pic.twitter.com/5KcO3CGk2K -via Twitter @SeanCunningham / April 22, 2024
Sean Cunningham: Had to ask Malik Monk directly that if in a perfect world situation, would he want to be in Sacramento? He said “definitely”. He also felt he would have been in a situation to return to contribute had the Kings advanced to a first round playoff matchup. -via Twitter @SeanCunningham / April 22, 2024
Jason Anderson: “Obviously, he’s got a decision to make this summer and he knows what’s right for him. Whatever he decides to choose, I’ll have his back no matter what.” – Keegan Murray on Malik Monk -via Twitter @JandersonSacBee / April 22, 2024