In a significant move, free agent guard Malik Monk has decided to return to the Sacramento Kings. ESPN sources report that Monk will sign a lucrative four-year contract worth $78 million, which includes a player option.
Wojnarowski, known for his well-sourced reporting, delivered the news via his official Twitter account. The tweet reads: “ESPN Sources: Free agent G Malik Monk intends to sign a four-year, $78 million deal — including a player option — to return to the Sacramento Kings. Monk had career-bests of 15 points and five assists on his way to the NBA’s Sixth Man of the Year runner-up.
ESPN Sources: Free agent G Malik Monk intends to sign a four-year, $78 million deal — including a player option — to return to the Sacramento Kings. Monk had career-bests of 15 points and five assists on his way to the NBA’s Sixth Man of the Year runner-up. pic.twitter.com/J8KuOwPl0H
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 21, 2024
Malik Monk’s Career-Best Performance
Monk’s decision to return to Sacramento comes after a standout season. In the 2023-24 NBA campaign, he achieved career-best averages of 15.4 points and 5.1 assists per game. His impressive performance earned him recognition as the runner-up for the Sixth Man of the Year Award. Monk’s ability to provide scoring off the bench has been crucial for the Kings, making him a fan favorite.
Malik Monk was the 11th overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft and spent four seasons with the Charlotte Hornets before joining the Kings in the 2022-23 season. Since then, he has blossomed into one of the league’s top bench players. Last season, Monk led all players in bench scoring, contributing 1,110 points and 370 assists. Unfortunately, his season was cut short due to a right MCL sprain in March, causing him to miss the final nine games of the regular season and the Play-In Tournament.
The Contract Details
Monk’s four-year deal provides stability for both the player and the Kings. The $78 million contract reflects the team’s confidence in his abilities and potential impact. The inclusion of a player option allows Monk flexibility, ensuring he can reassess his situation after the initial term.
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