The Sacramento Kings could be without Malik Monk again on Tuesday night as they host the San Antonio Spurs, with the veteran guard officially listed as questionable due to a right ankle sprain.
Sacramento (18-51) released their latest injury report on Tuesday morning ahead of the 7:00 pm PT matchup, confirming Monk's status as uncertain after missing the team's last three games. His availability remains an important storyline for a Kings roster already dealing with multiple absences.
The 28-year-old Monk last played in Sacramento's 114-109 win over the Indiana Pacers on March 10. He logged just 11 minutes before being sidelined with an ankle injury and finished with four points on 2-for-4 shooting. Since then, the Kings have gone 2-1, including consecutive wins over the Los Angeles Clippers and Utah Jazz over the weekend.
Despite the recent wins, Monk's absence has limited Sacramento's depth in the backcourt. He is averaging 12.6 points, 2.7 assists and 1.7 rebounds per game this season, his lowest scoring output since joining the Kings in the 2022-23 campaign. He is shooting 43.7% from the field, 39.6% from beyond the arc and 87.8% from the free-throw line in 53 appearances, while averaging 22 minutes per contest.
Kings shorthanded vs. Spurs as Malik Monk's status uncertain
The Kings' injury report remains extensive beyond Monk. Devin Carter (right calf injury), Drew Eubanks (left thumb UCL tear), De'Andre Hunter (left eye retinal repair), Zach LaVine (right fifth finger tendon repair), Keegan Murray (left ankle sprain) and Domantas Sabonis (left knee meniscus repair) have been ruled out.
San Antonio (50-18) enters the matchup as one of the top teams in the Western Conference, presenting a tough challenge for a short-handed Sacramento team. Spurs have maintained strong form throughout the season and will look to take advantage of the Kings' poor rotation.
Monk's final status is expected to be determined closer to tipoff as Sacramento evaluates his recovery from an ankle sprain.
