Sacramento Kings guard Malik Monk (illness) has been ruled out ahead of Tuesday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Monk is set to miss his third game in a row due to a lingering illness. Before that, Monk was playing big minutes in the rotation with 32 minutes or more in his previous five games. His absence should mean Keon Ellis and Devin Carter see increased roles in the rotation. Neither are great streaming choices, but Ellis is the better option between the two for Tuesday's slate.
Sacramento Kings guard Malik Monk (illness) may only need to miss one game for an illness after receiving a questionable status for Monday's game against the Boston Celtics. The 27-year-old has gone from sixth man to an everyday starter this season and has seen sizeable jumps in production with similar efficiency. This year, he's averaging 18.1 points, 5.9 assists, 3.8 rebounds, 1.0 steals, and 2.2 threes per game. So, if he plays, he's a must-start in most fantasy formats. On the other hand, Keon Ellis would be a solid streaming option if Monk can't play. Against the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday, Ellis dropped 20 points, nine rebounds, and six assists.
Sacramento Kings guard Malik Monk (illness) has been ruled out ahead of Saturday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks. Monk was a late addition to the injury report and will now sit out due to an illness. The absence of Monk should mean increased roles for Devin Carter and Keon Ellis on Saturday. Ellis has the higher ceiling between the two players, but also posted zero points across 17 points during his last game. Fantasy managers should be able to find a better streaming choice ahead of Saturday's slate.
Sacramento Kings guard Malik Monk (toe) will miss a second consecutive game on Friday against the San Antonio Spurs. He has failed to recover from a toe injury that Monk sustained on Monday against the Dallas Mavericks. With him sidelined for Wednesday's clash against the Denver Nuggets, Keon Ellis moved to the starting lineup. Ellis provided a full line in 39 minutes with 11 points, seven rebounds, three assists, two blocks, and two steals. He looks to be a good option for fantasy managers again on Friday.
Sacramento Kings guard Malik Monk (toe) will not be in action on Wednesday against the Denver Nuggets. The team has downgraded Monk's status from questionable to out, as the 27-year-old needs more time to recover from a toe sprain. Keon Ellis and Markelle Fultz are potential candidates to replace Monk in the starting lineup on Wednesday. At the same time, Zach LaVine may have a more active role in the backcourt.
Sacramento Kings guard Malik Monk (toe) has been given a questionable designation ahead of Wednesday's game against the Denver Nuggets. The 27-year-old injured his toe during Monday's matchup against the Dallas Mavericks. After a visit to the locker room, Monk managed to return and complete the game, but he might miss additional time on Wednesday. Markelle Fultz could start in place of Monk, while Keon Ellis may also see increased playing time if Monk is unable to play on Wednesday. Neither player provides exceptional fantasy production, although Ellis is valuable for his defensive numbers. He has averaged 1.4 blocks and 1.6 steals since the All-Star break.
Sacramento Kings guard/forward Malik Monk (groin) will likely return to the lineup on Thursday against Houston, as the team lists him as probable for the contest. Monk missed Tuesday's action against Milwaukee due to groin soreness. Keon Ellis took over his spot in the starting lineup and had a fine night with 18 points. He will lose a significant amount of fantasy value by returning to the bench. Monk has provided 18.6 points with 4.1 rebounds and 6.5 assists since being promoted to the first unit. One of his first games in the new role was against the Rockets, and Monk had a fun night in a 120-111 win with 17 points and a career-high 12 assists.
According to Chris Biderman of The Sacramento Bee, Sacramento Kings guard/forward Malik Monk (groin) will not play against the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday. After sustaining a groin injury, Monk will miss his eighth game of the season. However, tonight's contest will be the first he's been sidelined since November 24th. The 26-year-old's next opportunity comes on Thursday against the Rockets. Kevin Huerter and Keon Ellis should share Monk's minutes on Tuesday.
Malik Monk Carrying A Questionable Tag Ahead Of Tuesday
Sacramento Kings guard/forward Malik Monk (groin) is considered questionable for Tuesday's tilt against Milwaukee. After sustaining a groin injury, he might be absent for an eighth time this season. Monk recently went on a tear with De'Aaron Fox out of the lineup, and he has had a strong campaign overall. Since moving to the starting unit in December, Monk has notched 18.5 points, 4.1 rebounds, 6.5 assists, and 1.1 steals. Keon Ellis and Kevin Huerter should share Monk's minutes if he can't play on Tuesday. Ellis is the better fantasy target, as Huerter has struggled this campaign with the Kings.
Malik Monk Officially Active On Monday, Won't Have Minutes Restriction
Sacramento Kings guard Malik Monk (ankle) is officially active on Monday night for the Kings matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Monk will make his return after missing the last seven games with a right ankle sprain. The 26-year-old also will not have a minutes restriction per head coach Mike Brown. This is a big boost for the Kings who will need everything they can get against the Thunder. Monk has averaged 12.6 PPG this season and averaged 18.7 PPG in three games against the Thunder last season. Fantasy managers and DFS managers should both ensure they find a way to get Monk into their lineups.
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