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Kings’ Malik Monk Out for Remainder of Regular Season and Play-In Tournament with Calf Injury

The Sacramento guard, averaging a career-high 17.2 points, will be re-evaluated in two weeks as the team faces roster challenges in critical postseason games.

Malik Monk #0 of the Sacramento Kings brings the ball up court during the first quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Arena on April 06, 2025 in Cleveland, Ohio.
Apr 4, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Sacramento Kings guard Malik Monk (0) drives to the basket against the Charlotte Hornets during the second quarter at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images/File Photo
Apr 4, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Sacramento Kings guard Malik Monk (0) shoots during pregame warm ups against the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images/File Photo
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Overview

  • Malik Monk sustained a left calf strain during the first quarter of the Kings' April 9 win against the Detroit Pistons.
  • The injury will sideline Monk for the remaining three regular season games and the NBA Play-In Tournament.
  • Monk, who is averaging a career-high 17.2 points per game, will be re-evaluated in two weeks to determine his recovery timeline.
  • The Sacramento Kings, currently in ninth place in the Western Conference, hold a one-game lead over the Dallas Mavericks for playoff positioning.
  • Monk’s absence adds to the Kings' roster challenges as they prepare for critical postseason matchups without key contributors.