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• Monk states interim coach Christie has ‘simplified' things for Kings

Malik Monk explained on NBC Sports Californa's "Kings Postgame Live" how interim head coach Doug Christie has "simplified" things for Sacramento....2025
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• What we learned as Monk scores 31 in Kings' win vs. Grizzlies

Malik Monk made sure Devin Carter's NBA debut ended on a high note in the Sacramento Kings' win over the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday....2025
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• Russell Westbrook is writing a perfect closing chapter with the Nuggets

Photo by Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images Russell Westbrook is redefining himself on the Nuggets by doing the little things. Nikola Jokic typically doesn’t get involved in the Denver Nuggets’ business at the ownership and front office level, so it raised a few eyebrows to see the three-time MVP go to bat for a free agent addition during an otherwise morbid offseason in Denver. As the ...2024
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• Fantasy Basketball Trade Tips: Buy, Sell, Hold Options
Mike Barner discusses players who deserve some buzz on the trade market, including Dejounte Murray, Malik Monk and Paul George....2024
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• Basketball Pickups: Malik Monk shines as a playmaker

Monk dished out a career-high 12 assists and did not commit any turnovers on Tuesday....2024
• Waiver wire pickups: Malik Monk, Deni Avdija are trending up
The fantasy basketball waiver wire always has players who can help fill holes in your roster. Here are the ones to add for the week ahead....2024
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• Report: Monk will miss Kings vs. Spurs game with ankle injury

Sacramento Kings guard Malik Monk reportedly will not play in Monday's game against the San Antonio Spurs after injuring his ankle in Sunday's overtime win....2024
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• Every NBA team ranked by its 2025 championship chances to start season

Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images Let’s rank every team in the NBA by their 2025 championship chances to start the season. The start of a new NBA season is the ultimate time for optimism. Every team is undefeated, and each organization’s season-long goals are still within reach. The NBA is fully entrenched in its parity era. The league has had a different champion each of the last six ...2024
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• 6 NBA teams who will be way better than last year

Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images These 6 NBA teams are poised to make a big leap up the standings this season. There’s no time for optimism in the NBA quite like mid-August, a beautiful stretch when every team is undefeated, most teams are healthy, each rookie is poised to be a steal, and every free agent signing is still conceivably a masterstroke. Some teams have more reason ...2024
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• NBA play-in teams’ chances of going on a Mickey Mouse run to the NBA Finals, ranked

D.A. Varela/Miami Herald/Tribune News Service via Getty Images There is a ton of star power in the NBA Play-In Tournament this season, but are any of these teams actually capable of a meaningful run in the NBA playoffs? The 2022-23 Miami Heat were not supposed to go to the NBA Finals. They were minutes from not even going to the playoffs; after losing their first play-in game to the Atlan...2024
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• Community Shootaround: Sixth Man Award
Malik Monk appeared to have the Sixth Man of the Year award locked up. His knee injury could open the door for another candidate. Monk emerged as the heavy favorite for the award among the betting public with a career year. The Kings guard has posted averages of 15.6 points and 5.2 assists per game […]...2024
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• Malik Monk injury: Kings' guard out 4-6 weeks with a sprained right MCL, per report

Monk is an electric scorer and one of the best downhill creators in the league...2024
• Kings Malik Monk leaves game in first quarter with knee injury, reportedly has MCL sprain

A knee sprain would have Monk out weeks, possibly through the playoffs....2024
• Report: Kings fear Monk suffered MCL injury vs. Mavericks

Malik Monk reportedly suffered an MCL sprain in the Kings' loss to the Dallas Mavericks on Friday....2024
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• NBA trade rumors: Conflicting reports on Damian Lillard heat up with Portland on clock
Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images Here are the latest NBA trade rumors. Draft day is finally here. Every year, this day/week is filled with rumors about potential trades. Most years, those rumors are exactly that: rumors. However, this year seems like it is an exception to the rule. This week, we’ve already had two monster trades – one sending Bradley Beal to the Phoenix Suns and another...2023
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• Lonnie Walker IV, the Lakers’ unlikely hero in NBA Playoffs, explained
Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images Lonnie Walker IV just carried LeBron James to a pivotal playoff win. Lonnie Walker IV probably thought he wasn’t going to play another meaningful minute this season for the Los Angeles Lakers. The 24-year-old guard was out of the Lakers’ rotation by the end of the season after the team reloaded its roster at the trade deadline. He did not ...2023
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• Malik Monk, Iggy Azalea seen on Valentine’s Day double date with Lakers star Anthony Davis, wife
The Los Angeles Lakers had a day off on February 14th, which means most of their players were out with their girlfriends or wives on Valentine’s Day. Malik Monk meanwhile took out his new fling, Iggy Azalea, on a double date with Anthony Davis and his wife at a swanky Italian restaurant in Santa Monica […] The post Malik Monk, Iggy Azalea seen on Valentine’s Day double date with ...2022
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• Nick Young’s hilarious reaction to Lakers’ Malik Monk adopting ‘strictly buckets’ tattoo policy
Los Angeles Lakers guard Malik Monk recently revealed how Nick Young influenced his choice of tattoos. Young said he only got tattoos on his left arm because his right arm was “strictly for buckets,” and a 17-year-old Monk adopted that mantra as well by only getting tattoos on his left arm. Well, obviously, Young became […] The post Nick Young’s hilarious reaction to Lakers...2022
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"Malik Monk made sure Devin Carter's NBA debut ended on a high note in the Sacramento Kings' win over the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday."

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"Reid earned 45 first-place votes and 352 total points, narrowly beating out the Sacramento Kings’ Malik Monk, who had 43 first-place votes and 342 total points."

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"When we did this list a year ago, Jalen Brunson was ranked Number 7, Nicolas Claxton was Number 21, Kevon Looney was Number 30, Malik Monk was Number 32, and Caleb Martin was ranked Number 37."

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"LeBron James has wanted to bring Malik Monk to Lakers since last season: 'It still doesn't make sense to me'"

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"A source told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski that Los Angeles has also agreed to a deal with Malik Monk."

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"The NBA has suspended Charlotte Hornets guard Malik Monk indefinitely for violating the league's anti-drug program."

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"Malik Monk has made just one of 12 shots in the past four games and has fallen out of the rot"

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"Thunder star Russell Westbrook taught Hornets rookie Malik Monk a lesson during Saturday night’s game."

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"Malik Monk is still confident he can beat his new boss on the court"

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"Malik Monk sets UK record, wins thriller for Kentucky by disobeying John Calipari"

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"It’s hard to tell if he’s standing outside the restricted area in the video we saw, but someone tried to draw a charge on five-star recruit Malik Monk."

• Russell Westbrook is writing a perfect closing chapter with the Nuggets
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• Western Notes: Sabonis, Monk, DeRozan, Spencer, Prosper, James
Kings big man Domantas Sabonis admits he expected sixth man Malik Monk to sign elsewhere in free agency. Monk stayed put on a four-year, $78MM contract. “I was actually very surprised,” Sabonis said, per James Ham of The Kings Beat (Twitter link). “I was talking to him a lot during the year and I thought […]...2024
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• 6 NBA teams who will be way better than last year
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• Why Kings can offer Monk just a four-year, $78M deal at maximum

The Kings want Malik Monk to stay in Sacramento, but CBA rules limit what they are able to offer him this offseason....2024
• Domantas Sabonis Says Kings ‘Better’ Re-Sign Malik Monk

During an interview with NBA reporter Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, Domantas Sabonis said the Sacramento Kings “better” re-sign Malik Monk. Monk becomes an unrestricted free agent this summer. “We better keep him,” Sabonis said. “I think there’s no excuse. I’ll talk to Monte (McNair) and Vivek (Ranadivé). We’ve got to keep him. He’s a big piece for […] The po...2024
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• Malik Monk Would ‘Love’ To Re-Sign With Kings This Summer

During an interview with NBA reporter Anthony Slater of The Athletic, Malik Monk said he would “love” to re-sign with the Sacramento Kings this summer. Monk becomes an unrestricted free agent this offseason. “Depends on what we do in the postseason, as well,” Monk said. “But I’d love to be here, man. Got comfortable here. […] The post Malik Monk Would ‘Love̵...2024
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• Basketball Pickups: Malik Monk receives a welcome boost

Malik Monk and Taurean Prince had good nights in the Lakers/Kings thriller, while another pickup won't offer much value in Week 2....2023
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• An ode to Michael Jordan, my favorite player and most-hated owner
Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images Jordan’s reign of mediocrity with the Hornets is finally over. Michael Jordan is no longer the governor of the Charlotte Hornets. On Sunday night the NBA Board of Governors owners approved the sale of the Hornets to a group led by Rick Schnall and Gabe Plotkin — a venture capitalist and hedge fund manager, who will now take ownership of the team with a...2023
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• NBA trade rumors: Conflicting reports on Damian Lillard heat up with Portland on clock
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• What we learned as Monk scores 31 in Kings' win vs. Grizzlies
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• Russell Westbrook is writing a perfect closing chapter with the Nuggets
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• Pacific Notes: Monk, James, DeRozan, Beal
Kings sixth man Malik Monk is out at least two weeks due to a right ankle sprain. Who will fill his role? It’ll be a collective effort, according to Kings coach Mike Brown. Sacramento lost by 20 points to the Spurs on Monday and the reserves were outscored 37-21. “We’re definitely going to have to […]...2024
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• Timberwolves’ Naz Reid wins 2024 NBA Sixth Man of the Year
Minnesota Timberwolves center Naz Reid was named the 2024 NBA Sixth Man of the Year, the league announced Wednesday. Reid earned 45 first-place votes and 352 total points, narrowly beating out the Sacramento Kings’ Malik Monk, who had 43 first-place votes and 342 total points. Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis Jr. — the third finalist — earned five first-place votes and 81 total points. ...2024
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• Kings’ Malik Monk drops season-high 39 points in statement win over Timberwolves
Monk put on a masterclass in timely buckets en route to his second-highest-scoring game in a Kings uniform....2024
• Watch: Malik Monk’s game-winner caps Kings comeback

The Sacramento Kings just had to lose by 11 points or less to advance in the in-season tournament. Malik Monk sent them to the knockout round undefeated....2023
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• Lonnie Walker IV, the Lakers’ unlikely hero in NBA Playoffs, explained
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• The Kings’ 2-0 series lead is fueled by a mix of new and longstanding identities
Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/NBAE via Getty Images Behind experimentation and adhering to the principles that guided them there, the Kings are in the driver’s seat against the Warriors. When Domantas Sabonis subbed out of Game 1 between the Sacramento Kings and Golden State Warriors late in the first quarter on Saturday, a somewhat surprising face replaced him: Alex Len. The veteran backup cent...2023
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• NBA Scores: Recapping Game 1 across the 2023 NBA Playoffs’ first round
Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images Between upsets and sure-thing blowouts, the 2023 postseason has yet to disappoint. Saturday Kings snatch thrilling win Game 1 from Warriors, 126-123 Back in 2006, the Sacramento Kings fell in the first round of the NBA Playoffs, losing to the San Antonio Spurs in six games. In 2011, and for many years to follow, it was rumored that the Kings might be on t...2023
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• NBA Playoffs scores: Kings outlast Warriors in epic opener to great series
Photo by Loren Elliott/Getty Images Knicks were the only road team to win, but they weren’t the only underdog to win Find live scores for Sunday’s day two games of the 2023 NBA Playoffs here. Sixers win 121-101 over Nets behind late 15-2 run Philly received solid scoring outputs from Joel Embiid (26), James Harden (23), and Tobias Harris (21), and the Sixers won relatively easily. They wo...2023
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• Kings clinch first playoff berth since 2006
Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports LIGHT THE BEAM. Kings pummel Blazers to clinch playoff spot, 120-80 Normally, I wouldn’t start our daily scores proceedings with a game that was basically over before it started. But when it’s time to party like it’s 2006, it’s only fair. With Wednesday’s 40-point drubbing of what might as well be Portland’s G-League squad, the Sacramento Kings are officially...2023
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• Malik Monk, Iggy Azalea seen on Valentine’s Day double date with Lakers star Anthony Davis, wife
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• Watch: Malik Monk, Tim Hardaway Jr. get into it after dunk
Malik Monk and Tim Hardaway Jr. had a moment of tension following a dunk during Friday’s game. Monk dunked a ball on a fastbreak pass from Tony Parker under the basket and jammed on Hardaway during the second quarter. He went right up to Hardaway after the dunk, and the two bumped chests and exchanged words. Monk’s Charlotte Hornets were up by around 20 points at the time but ended up losing 126-1...2018
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• Watch: Malik Monk tries to check into game, realizes he wasn't wearing jersey
Hornets guard Malik Monk is entering his second year in the league, but he made a rookie mistake during Tuesday’s preseason game against the Heat.It was a harmless error and was funny to witness, which is why it went viral fairly quickly. The comical moment happened in the first quarter, when Monk made his way over to the scorer’s table, waiting to check into the game. He took off his warmups, but...2018
• Malik Monk involved in car accident, cited for careless driving
Malik Monk banged up his car in an accident this week, and police determined that the Charlotte Hornets rookie was at fault for the crash because of the way he was driving.According to police documents obtained by TMZ, Monk was driving near the University of Arkansas campus early Sunday morning when his 2002 Lexus went off the road and crashed into a gate. The car needed to be towed to a nearby im...2018
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• LeBron James has wanted to bring Malik Monk to Lakers since last season: 'It still doesn't make sense to me'
James and Jason Kidd tried to scheme their way into landing Monk before the Lakers actually could...2022
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• Melo joining LeBron, Lakers on 1-year contract

The Lakers have agreed to a one-year deal with Carmelo Anthony. A source told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski that Los Angeles has also agreed to a deal with Malik Monk....2021
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• Malik Monk sets UK record, wins thriller for Kentucky by disobeying John Calipari
That's as exciting a basketball game as you'll see this year, probably at any level...2016
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• Malik Monk gets brutally honest on his future with LeBron James, Lakers
Malik Monk has been one of the few bright spots for the Los Angeles Lakers this season. Simply put, the 24-year-old has been one of the best players on the roster for LA this year, which clearly says a lot about a team that has a handful of future Hall of Famers in the lineup. […] The post Malik Monk gets brutally honest on his future with LeBron James, Lakers appeared first on ClutchPoints....2022
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• Malik Monk, Kentucky edge North Carolina in easily the wildest game of the year so far
The highlight: Malik Monk goes for 47 points and sets a Kentucky record in the process...2016
• NBA free agency: Malik Monk to leave Lakers and sign with Kings on two-year, $19 million deal, per report
Monk played for the Lakers on the minimum last season...2022
• Nick Young’s 3-word message to Lakers after flurry of deals
The Los Angeles Lakers have stayed plenty busy at the start of free agency. Just for those keeping track at home, LA so far has signed: Dwight Howard, Trevor Ariza, Wayne Ellington, Carmelo Anthony and Malik Monk. Let’s not forget they traded for Russell Westbrook right before the NBA Draft as well. The Lakers are […] The post Nick Young’s 3-word message to Lakers after flurry of...2021
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• Los Angeles Lakers agree to deal with Malik Monk
The Los Angeles Lakers continue to add three-point shooting. On Tuesday, the Lakers signed unrestricted free agent Malik Monk. The Charlotte Hornets declined to extend the qualifying offer to the 23-year old despite a strong 2020-21 season. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski first reported the deal. This is 🔥 https://t.co/LeGU2yIlxR — michael corvo (@_michaelcorvo_) August 3, 2021 […] Th...2021
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• Waiver wire pickups: Malik Monk, Deni Avdija are trending up
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• Waiver-wire pickups: Look to Malik Monk, Kevon Looney

The fantasy basketball waiver wire always has players who can help fill holes on your roster. Here are the ones to add before it's too late....2023
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• Waiver wire pickups: Look to Malik Monk, Jaylen Nowell

The fantasy basketball waiver wire always has players who can help fill holes on your roster. Here are the ones to add before it's too late....2022
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• Russell Westbrook is writing a perfect closing chapter with the Nuggets
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• Basketball Pickups: Dalton Knecht returns to the starting lineup

Dalton Knecht, Malik Monk, and De'Andre Hunter were among Wednesday's low-rostered standouts....2024
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• Kings Notes: Ellis, Huerter, Injuries, Jones, Brown, Murray, DeRozan
There’s no question that Domantas Sabonis, De’Aaron Fox, DeMar DeRozan, and Keegan Murray will be part of the Kings‘ starting lineup this fall, but the fifth member of that group has yet to be locked in, as James Ham of The Kings Beat and Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee write. Malik Monk, Kevin Huerter, […]...2024
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• 6 NBA teams who will be way better than last year
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• Timberwolves’ Naz Reid wins 2024 NBA Sixth Man of the Year
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• NBA play-in teams’ chances of going on a Mickey Mouse run to the NBA Finals, ranked
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• Kings Malik Monk leaves game in first quarter with knee injury, reportedly has MCL sprain
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• An ode to Michael Jordan, my favorite player and most-hated owner
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• The top-75 NBA free agents in 2023, ranked
Let’s rank the top free agents in the NBA. Young NBA superstars don’t hit free agency like they used to, but championships can still be won or lost with signings in the offseason. This summer’s free agent crop is headlined by several big-name veterans expected to hit the open market, and includes plenty intriguing talents available at a variety of price points. When we did this list a year ago, J...2023
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• An ode to Michael Jordan, my favorite player and most-hated owner
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• 8 NBA Playoffs overreactions from start of every first round series
Photo by Loren Elliott/Getty Images Let’s overreact to the start of every series in the 2023 NBA Playoffs. NBA Playoffs series are not strictly determined by the first game, but teams that win Game 1 historically have a huge edge in advancing. In 2018, the NBA put out data that said teams that win the first game of a best-of-seven series win the series 76.6 percent of the time. In the firs...2023
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• Malik Monk’s shocking admission on Hornets tenure explains how Lakers got him for so cheap
When Malik Monk left the Charlotte Hornets to sign a minimum contact with the Los Angeles Lakers this past offseason, it shocked the basketball world. He had just had his best season yet was signing a very cheap contract on a team with other young guards. Monk reflected on his time with the Hornets to […] The post Malik Monk’s shocking admission on Hornets tenure explains how Lakers go...2022
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• Russell Westbrook shockingly clears COVID-19 protocols, available for Lakers vs. Wolves
The Los Angeles Lakers will, in fact, have Russell Westbrook available to face the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night, as Westbrook has cleared the NBA’s health and safety protocols. On Thursday, Westbrook and Avery Bradley joined their Lakers teammates Dwight Howard, Talen Horton-Tucker, and Malik Monk in COVID-19 protocols. However, Westbrook and Monk have already […] The post Ru...2021
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• Six biggest surprises from the NBA Draft
Draft night in any sport is a carnival. The NBA Draft is a carnival crossed with a frat party crossed with J.R. Smith not putting on a shirt for two weeks after the Cleveland Cavaliers won the 2016 championship. Things get a little nuts.The buildup to this year’s affair has been even crazier than usual. We’ve had trade rumors left and right, even for guys previously thought untouchable such as Kri...2017
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• How High Can Kentucky's Malik Monk Fly Up 2017 NBA Draft Boards?
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• The 2017 NBA Draft's Biggest Sleeper at Each Position
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