Kings' Malik Monk Out Against Nets

Shoulder contusion sidelines guard for Sunday's matchup

Mar. 29, 2026 at 5:35pm

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Sacramento Kings guard Malik Monk will miss Sunday's game against the Brooklyn Nets due to a right-shoulder contusion. Monk started the Kings' last three games but was ruled out for this contest against the Nets.

Why it matters

Monk's absence leaves the Kings short-handed, with DeMar DeRozan also sidelined by a hamstring injury. This will open up more playing time for reserve players like DaQuan Jeffries, Nique Clifford, Daeqwon Plowden and Killian Hayes, potentially shaking up the starting lineup.

The details

Monk started the Kings' last three games, most recently finishing with 10 points, two rebounds, seven assists and one steal across 27 minutes in Saturday's loss to the Atlanta Hawks. However, the right-shoulder contusion will keep him out of Sunday's matchup against the Nets.

  • Monk was ruled out ahead of Sunday's game in Brooklyn.

The players

Malik Monk

A guard for the Sacramento Kings who is sidelined with a right-shoulder contusion.

DeMar DeRozan

A forward for the Sacramento Kings who is also ruled out due to a hamstring injury.

DaQuan Jeffries

A reserve player for the Sacramento Kings who is expected to see increased minutes with Monk and DeRozan out.

Nique Clifford

A reserve player for the Sacramento Kings who is expected to see increased minutes with Monk and DeRozan out.

Daeqwon Plowden

A reserve player for the Sacramento Kings who is expected to see increased minutes with Monk and DeRozan out.

Killian Hayes

A reserve player for the Sacramento Kings who is expected to see increased minutes with Monk and DeRozan out.

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The takeaway

The Kings will have to adjust their rotation and potentially their starting lineup with both Malik Monk and DeMar DeRozan sidelined for Sunday's game against the Nets. This opens the door for some of the team's reserve players to see more action and potentially make an impact.