Malik Monk
#0SG · Sacramento Kings
Fan Verdict
Grade this player:
Career StatsC+
| Year | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | 577 | 12.3 | 2.6 | 3.1 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 43.4% | 35.4% | 85.1% |
| 2025-26 | 54 | 12.4 | 1.9 | 2.7 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 43.5% | 39.5% | 88.0% |
| 2024-25 | 65 | 17.2 | 3.8 | 5.6 | 0.9 | 0.6 | 43.9% | 32.5% | 86.5% |
| 2023-24 | 72 | 15.4 | 2.9 | 5.1 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 44.3% | 35.0% | 82.9% |
Current Contract
Length
3 years
Total Value
$40.0M
AAV
$13.3M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Malik Monk's contract with the Sacramento Kings grades out as a fair market value contract, earning a C CVI grade. At $13.3M per year over 3 years, this is a role player contract. Malik's deal falls in the role player tier for NBA Shooting Guards. At 28 years old, Malik is in or near prime years, which supports the investment. This deal represents roughly fair market value — neither a steal nor an overpay. The deal will need consistent performance to grade out as a positive move long-term.
Performance Analysis
Malik Monk earns a C+ Performance grade, reflecting average production for a Shooting Guard. Across 577 career games, Malik has averaged 12.3 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 3.1 assists per game. Malik's strongest metric is FG% at 4338.0, compared to the NBA Shooting Guard median of 46.0. The biggest area for improvement is RPG at 2.6, below the Shooting Guard median of 5.0. Among 147 NBA Shooting Guards graded this season, Malik ranks 25th in overall performance. Malik will need to elevate key areas of the game to justify a larger role with the Sacramento Kings.
Current Sentiment
Malik Monk's perception has deteriorated sharply due to recent benching and trade block placement by Sacramento. His C+ performance grade reflects inconsistency that's frustrated both fans and coaching staff expectations. At $13.3M annually, Monk's contract now appears questionable given his declining role and production concerns. The dominant narrative centers on his mysterious benching and potential trade departure before the deadline. Fan confidence is pessimistic; uncertainty about his future role undermines any optimism about his Sacramento tenure.
Transaction History
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