Kings' Malik Monk Exits Game Early Due to Ankle Injury

DraftKings to Refund Bets on Monk's Prop Lines

Published on Mar. 11, 2026

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Sacramento Kings guard Malik Monk suffered an ankle injury in the first half of Tuesday's game against the Indiana Pacers and was ruled out for the remainder of the contest. The injury occurred just 11 minutes into the game, with Monk scoring 4 points before exiting.

Why it matters

Monk's injury is significant for bettors who placed wagers on his player prop lines, as DraftKings has implemented an 'Early Exit' program that will refund single bets placed on Monk. However, for parlay bets that included Monk's prop, the remaining legs will stay open with the odds recalculated to exclude Monk's line.

The details

Malik Monk was injured in the first half of the Kings' game against the Pacers on March 10, 2026. He played 11 minutes before exiting the game due to a right ankle injury. The Kings are on a back-to-back, so Monk's status for the next game is uncertain.

  • Malik Monk exited the game in the first half on March 10, 2026.

The players

Malik Monk

A guard for the Sacramento Kings who suffered an ankle injury during the first half of Tuesday's game against the Indiana Pacers.

DraftKings

The sports betting platform that has implemented an 'Early Exit' program to refund single bets placed on players who leave a game early due to injury.

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What they’re saying

“Malik Monk will not return due to a right ankle injury.”

— Sean Cunningham (Twitter)

What’s next

The Kings are on the first leg of a back-to-back, so it remains to be seen if Monk will be good to go for Wednesday's game.

The takeaway

This injury highlights the importance of DraftKings' 'Early Exit' program, which protects bettors who place wagers on players who are forced to leave a game prematurely due to injury. The program ensures that single bets on those players are refunded, while parlay bets have the odds recalculated to exclude the injured player's line.