What happened to Malik Monk? Latest injury update for 6MOY favorite amid scary fall vs Mavericks (March 29) 

Despite his impressive performance, Sacramento Kings guard Malik Monk was forced to exit the game mid-way through against the Dallas Mavericks on Friday, in what was the fourth and final meeting between the two teams this season.

Malik Monk left Friday’s game against Dallas due to a potential injury to his right knee. He went to the locker room with 4:14 remaining in the first quarter.

As Luka Doncic drove towards the basket with force, he was met by Malik Monk’s attempt to block his shot at the peak of his jump. In the collision, Monk lost his balance and landed on the ground with limited space, causing impact to his knees and hip.

Upon witnessing Monk’s injury, Doncic’s response was immediate as he showed remorse and concern, indicating the seriousness of the situation.

Malik Monk’s recovery and impact on free agency decision

The Sacramento Kings are at a pivotal point as they consider the future of Malik Monk, who will become a free agent this summer.

Monk played a crucial role in the Kings’ successful 48-win season last year, helping to end their 16-year playoff drought. As he is currently the leading candidate for the Sixth Man of the Year award, he is likely to attract a lot of interest from other teams once he becomes a free agent.

Despite being in the current season, Monk has maintained an impressive average of 15.6 points, 5.2 assists, and 3.0 rebounds per game. His remarkable durability is often overlooked, as he has only missed one game so far in the 2023-24 campaign.