Malik Monk will be sidelined for at least the next month due to an injury. Monk, who was considered a strong candidate for the NBA Sixth Man of the Year award, is facing this setback according to a report by ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. This news comes as a significant setback for the Sacramento Kings, who rely on Monk’s scoring prowess off the bench. Monk had been performing impressively, averaging 13.5 points per game last season and increasing his scoring to 15.4 points per game this season. Additionally, he has been a key playmaker with a career-best 5.1 assists per game and leading all bench players in points and assists. Despite the possibility of returning for the playoffs if the Kings advance deep into the postseason, Monk’s absence will be felt, especially in the team’s first-round series against a top-seeded opponent. This injury is a disappointing development for Monk, but fans hope for a strong recovery and a possible return before the end of the season.
