Malik Monk just found a new way to miss a dunk. The Sacramento Kings guard picked up a steal and had a clear path to the hoop late in the second quarter of their matchup with the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday night.

Kings' Malik Monk: Comes close to double-double

Basketball fans have already seen multiple players hit sneaker free agency in January, with one announcing a new deal already. Sacramento Kings shooting guard Malik Monk has signed a new sneaker deal with the Chinese sportswear brand PEAK.

Malik Monk has been a Nike supporter since his college days. He will now begin a new chapter in his shoe game with Peak.

DeMar DeRozan is widely known as the king of the mid-range. Between the turn-around mid-range jumpers and his pull-up shots in the paint, it's the key talking point for anyone dissecting the six-time All-Star's game.

Monk joining his college teammate, De'Aaron Fox, in the starting lineup was long overdue but better late than never. Monk has played a huge role in Sacramento's seven-game win streak, but he will not be available during their attempt at an eighth straight win.

Here we will discuss the two best trades that the Sacramento Kings must make before the 2025 NBA trade deadline.

Monk produced 23 points (8-15 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 4-4 FT), one rebound, four assists, one block and one steal in 30 minutes during Sunday's 123-100 win over the Wizards. Monk filled the stat sheet admirably and posted a solid stat line across the board,

The Sacramento Kings edged out the Houston Rockets with a final score of 132-127 during last night’s thrilling matchup. DeMar DeRozan was the standout performer for the Kings and led the team to a much-needed victory.

(AP Photo/Paul Beaty) Sacramento Kings’ Malik Monk (0) goes up to shoot against Chicago Bulls’ Patrick Williams (44) and Lonzo Ball, left, during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty ...

The Kings were led by veteran forward DeMar DeRozan with 33 points, while standout guard Malik Monk chipped in 26 points and 9 assists. Thursday's matchup was as exciting as many expected it would ...

DeMar DeRozan scored 33 points and Domantas Sabonis recorded his league-leading 36 th double-double of the season to lead the Kings to a 132-127 victory over the Houston Rockets on Thursday at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento.