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• Sabonis pushes Kings to re-sign surging Sixth Man of the Year candidate

Malik Monk will become an unrestricted free agent at the end of the current season....2024
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• 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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• Kings' Monk addresses possibility of early return from MCL injury

The Kings have accepted they'll begin their potential NBA playoff run without Malik Monk, but could the treasured sixth man return from an MCL injury sooner than expected?...2024
• 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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• Basketball Pickups: Time to add Keon Ellis

Sacramento's Keon Ellis could be in line for big minutes with Kevin Huerter and Malik Monk sidelined...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' Monk addresses possibility of early return from MCL injury
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• Malik Monk injury: Kings' guard out 4-6 weeks with a sprained right MCL, per report
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• Malik Monk Out 4-6 Weeks Due To Sprained Right MCL

The Sacramento Kings are going to start their postseason run without one of their best players. Sixth Man of the Year contender Malik Monk will miss four-to-six weeks due to a sprained right MCL. Monk was injured early in the Kings loss to the Dallas Mavericks on Friday. The veteran guard left in the first quarter and didn't return. The Kings also lost guard Kevin Huerter to season-ending shoulder...2024
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• Kings’ Malik Monk Feared to Have Suffered Sprained MCL
Sacramento Kings guard Malik Monk is feared to have suffered feared to have suffered a sprained MCL in his right knee and will undergo further testing, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium. Monk, 26, exited the first quarter with a right knee injury during Friday night’s 107-103 loss to the Dallas Mavericks […] The post Kings’ Malik Monk Feared to Have Suffere...2024
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• 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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• Malik Monk Feared To Have Suffered Sprained MCL

Malik Monk is feared to have suffered a sprained MCL in his right knee, sources told Shams Charania of The Athletic. Monk is set to undergo further testing. Monk suffered the injury in the first quarter of Friday night's game against the Mavs. It was reported earlier on Friday that Kevin Huerter is set to undergo season-ending shoulder surgery....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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"Sacramento Kings guard Malik Monk suffered a sprained right MCL and is expected to miss four-to-six weeks, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski."

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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."

• Sabonis pushes Kings to re-sign surging Sixth Man of the Year candidate
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• Domantas Sabonis Says Kings ‘Better’ Re-Sign Malik Monk
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• Malik Monk’s contract with the Kings comes to an end this summer: ‘I’d love to come back’
Malik Monk is the current favourite to land the Sixth Man of the Year award, as he’s become such an integral part of coach Mike Brown’s game plan every night. However, the player has a difficult decision to make this offseason as he is set to hit free agency, and should earn a lucrative deal […] The post Malik Monk’s contract with the Kings comes to an end this summer: R...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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• NBA SGP: Indiana Pacers vs. Sacramento Kings +310

SportsGrid offers a +310 three-leg same-game parlay featuring Malik Monk for tonight's NBA matchup between the Sacramento Kings and the Indiana Pacers....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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• 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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• Lonnie Walker IV, the Lakers’ unlikely hero in NBA Playoffs, explained
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• Community Shootaround: Sixth Man Award
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• Malik Monk Out 4-6 Weeks Due To Sprained Right MCL
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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
• Malik Monk scores season high to lead Kings past Magic in double overtime
“That’s why you want to play basketball, man,” Monk said postgame. “To be in moments like this.”...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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• The top-75 NBA free agents in 2023, ranked
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• Lonnie Walker IV, the Lakers’ unlikely hero in NBA Playoffs, explained
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• There will be a Game 7 — Monk, Fox run Kings past Warriors for win

Malik Monk scored 28 points, De’Aaron Fox added 26 points and 11 assists....2023
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• Kings stave off elimination vs. Warriors: Sacramento’s 3-point shooting forces Game 7
The Kings beat the Warriors 118-99 in Game 6 of their first-round series on Friday at the Chase Center, forcing a Game 7 in Sacramento. Here’s what you need to know: Kings guard Malik Monk put up 28 points off the bench on 8-of-14 shooting; he went 3-of-6 from deep and 9-of-10 from the free-throw line. Star De’Aaron Fox added 26 points on 10-of-18 shooting. Draymond Green came off the...2023
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• NBA Scores: The Knicks and Heat are set for a throwback, ‘90s series in 2023 NBA Playoffs
Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images Plus: Golden State takes control in Sacramento and Memphis stays alive. Heat stun Bucks in OT, 128-126, win series, 4-1 I can’t believe it. You can’t believe it. No one can believe it, but believe it: The Miami Heat have ended the Milwaukee Bucks’ season in five, short games. Giannis Antetokounmpo became human down the stretch despite an epic 38-point, 20...2023
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• Malik Monk, the NBA Sixth Man front-runner, discusses this breakout moment in his career
Before Monk's two-year deal with the Kings expires, he's trying to cap off this season with an individual award and a playoff run....2024
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• Monk, Mitchell want Kings to enter All-Star break on ‘high note'

Malik Monk and Davion Mitchell are calling for the Kings to head into the NBA All-Star break with positive momentum....2024
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• Malik Monk scores season high to lead Kings past Magic in double overtime
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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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• 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: 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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• Kings' Monk addresses possibility of early return from MCL injury
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• Kings' Malik Monk diagnosed with MCL sprain, out 4-6 weeks

Even the short end of that timeline means the Kings would need to reach the second round of the playoffs for him to return....2024
• Kings Malik Monk leaves game in first quarter with knee injury, reportedly has MCL sprain
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• NCAA Tournament: Players In NBA Of The 64 First Round Schools

With the 2024 NCAA Tournament underway, here's a list of all the former players of the schools in the first round who are currently in the NBA, headlined by Kentucky with 28 and Duke with 24. The below links are to the 'Players in the NBA' page for each school. EAST REGION 1 Connecticut (4) vs. No. 16 Stetson (0)Connecticut: Andre Drummond, Jordan Hawkins, Andre Jackson Jr., Adama Sanogo 8 Florid...2024
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• Malik Monk, the NBA Sixth Man front-runner, discusses this breakout moment in his career
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• Dunc'd On: 9 in 82 (Western Conference 3.11.24)

PHX: How is Royce O'Neale fitting in? MEM: Should the Grizz count on Santi Aldama as a key piece next season? NOP: The Pels have gotten separation in the race for the 5th seed LAC: Do the Clippers have enough shooting? LAL: Why is Anthony Davis' efficiency only average for his position? DAL: Can the Mavs defense be good enough to win a playoff series? HOU: What are our hopes for Jalen Green? SAC: ...2024
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• Monk shares mindset for Kings-Bucks after frustrations vs. Rockets

Malik Monk isn't pleased with the Kings' lapses at home ahead of a key matchup with the Milwaukee Bucks....2024
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• NBA Sixth Man of the Year odds: Malik Monk soars up list

A new King has perched himself as the Sixth Man of the Year award favorite....2024
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• NBA SGP: Indiana Pacers vs. Sacramento Kings +310
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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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• 2017 NBA Draft: Way-Too-Early Big Board
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