Malik Monk explained on NBC Sports Californa's "Kings Postgame Live" how interim head coach Doug Christie has "simplified" things for Sacramento.

Malik Monk scored 31 points, DeMar DeRozan added 29 and the Sacramento Kings beat the Memphis Grizzlies 138-130 in the NBA on Saturday (January 4, 2025). De’Aaron Fox added 23 points for the Kings, who won their third game in a row.

Malik Monk made sure Devin Carter's NBA debut ended on a high note in the Sacramento Kings' win over the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday.

So we look at the two other starting guards in the game where if either having a big game could tip the scale towards the win column for their team; Malik Monk vs. Klay Thompson. Season stats: Malik Monk: 15.

Sacramento Kings guard Malik Monk found about the firing of head coach Mike Brown like nearly everyone else—through social media. The Kings shockingly fired Brown over the phone right after he held a practice with the team on Friday, and Monk first learned about the news through X (formerly Twitter).

De’Aaron Fox scored 35 points on an ultra-efficient 13-of-16 shooting for the Kings (15-19), who won their second game in a row under Christie after snapping a six-game losing streak. Fox scored 14 points in the fourth quarter, going 6 of 7 from the field.

Clutch plays by Malik Monk capped a furious finish that allowed the host Sacramento Kings to overtake the Joel Embiid-less Philadelphia 76ers for a 113-107 win on Wednesday.

The pregame narrative: Malik Monk has taken an increased role for the Kings and run with it, which is why I like him tonight in a game with major scoring upside. For the Grizzlies, look to Jaren Jackson Jr. on a plus-money prop.

Domantas Sabonis leads the Sacramento Kings (16-19) into a road game against the Golden State Warriors (18-16) at Chase Center on Sunday, starting at 8:30 PM ET.The Warriors are coming off of a

Malik Monk hit three key fourth-quarter 3-pointers to stall a Memphis rally as part of a 31-point night, DeMar DeRozan chipped in with 29 points and the Sacramento Kings won

The Sacramento Kings snapped their 6-game losing streak ... to Trey Lyles' 14 points and 4 rebounds off the bench. With Malik Monk in the starting lineup, Sacramento needs someone to pick up ...