Matt George: Mike Brown on Malik Monk: “I truly believe Malik loves it here. The fans have done a fantastic job of showing him love. I think he really really appreciates that.”
Source: Twitter @MattGeorgeSAC
Source: Twitter @MattGeorgeSAC
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Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Timberwolves’ Naz Reid voted NBA Sixth Man of Year, just edging out Malik Monk
nbcsports.com/nba/news/timbe… – 8:37 PM
Timberwolves’ Naz Reid voted NBA Sixth Man of Year, just edging out Malik Monk
nbcsports.com/nba/news/timbe… – 8:37 PM
Anthony Slater @anthonyVslater
Tough reality for Malik Monk and the Kings. If Luka Doncic doesn’t fall onto his knee in late March, spraining his MCL, he very likely wins 6MOY (favorite at time) and Kings might be in playoffs right now. Altered their season. theathletic.com/5442154/2024/0… – 8:07 PM
Tough reality for Malik Monk and the Kings. If Luka Doncic doesn’t fall onto his knee in late March, spraining his MCL, he very likely wins 6MOY (favorite at time) and Kings might be in playoffs right now. Altered their season. theathletic.com/5442154/2024/0… – 8:07 PM
Michael Scotto @MikeAScotto
Sacramento Kings star Domantas Sabonis on Malik Monk for Sixth Man of the Year: “Monk has to win it. If he doesn’t win it, it’s rigged.”
More on Monk’s free agency future, as previously noted on @hoopshype. hoopshype.com/2024/04/10/mal… – 7:33 PM
Sacramento Kings star Domantas Sabonis on Malik Monk for Sixth Man of the Year: “Monk has to win it. If he doesn’t win it, it’s rigged.”
More on Monk’s free agency future, as previously noted on @hoopshype. hoopshype.com/2024/04/10/mal… – 7:33 PM
Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
Imagine if Malik Monk was still on the Lakers with that stat line. It’s a complete blowout victory in the 6MOY voting.
Players are punished on & off the court for wearing “Kings” across their chest. – 7:17 PM
Imagine if Malik Monk was still on the Lakers with that stat line. It’s a complete blowout victory in the 6MOY voting.
Players are punished on & off the court for wearing “Kings” across their chest. – 7:17 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
How I voted: 1. Monk; 2. Reid; 3. Powell. pic.twitter.com/9AxufFpDc1 – 7:09 PM
How I voted: 1. Monk; 2. Reid; 3. Powell. pic.twitter.com/9AxufFpDc1 – 7:09 PM
Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
Malik Monk will be justified in demanding a starting spot in contract negotiations this offseason.
He’s been phenomenal off the bench for 2 seasons & has been passed over by the award created to honor that effort.
That’s not the reason you play, but that recognition matters. – 7:04 PM
Malik Monk will be justified in demanding a starting spot in contract negotiations this offseason.
He’s been phenomenal off the bench for 2 seasons & has been passed over by the award created to honor that effort.
That’s not the reason you play, but that recognition matters. – 7:04 PM
Andrew Lopez @_Andrew_Lopez
A very tight race for Sixth Man of the Year. Naz Reid gets by Malik Monk by a difference of two first place votes.
Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado was behind the top five vote getters after getting one second place vote. pic.twitter.com/PiLn6jzPrb – 6:50 PM
A very tight race for Sixth Man of the Year. Naz Reid gets by Malik Monk by a difference of two first place votes.
Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado was behind the top five vote getters after getting one second place vote. pic.twitter.com/PiLn6jzPrb – 6:50 PM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Sacramento Kings guard Malik Monk finishes second for NBA Sixth Man of the Year award. Minnesota Timberwolves forward Naz Reid wins by the narrowest of margins
Read more at: sacbee.com/sports/nba/sac… – 6:43 PM
Sacramento Kings guard Malik Monk finishes second for NBA Sixth Man of the Year award. Minnesota Timberwolves forward Naz Reid wins by the narrowest of margins
Read more at: sacbee.com/sports/nba/sac… – 6:43 PM
Dave Mason @DeuceMason
Hard to believe Malik Monk didn’t do enough to win 6th man of the year.
Malik Monk had 17 games with 20+pts and 5+ asts off bench (led NBA)
25 games with 20+ points off the bench (led the NBA)
2nd in assists off drives (153)-2nd in the NBA behind SGA – 6:37 PM
Hard to believe Malik Monk didn’t do enough to win 6th man of the year.
Malik Monk had 17 games with 20+pts and 5+ asts off bench (led NBA)25 games with 20+ points off the bench (led the NBA)2nd in assists off drives (153)-2nd in the NBA behind SGA – 6:37 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
Naz Reid was my 6MOY pick, but I feel for Malik Monk. Easily could’ve been him. That injury swung the race. – 6:36 PM
Naz Reid was my 6MOY pick, but I feel for Malik Monk. Easily could’ve been him. That injury swung the race. – 6:36 PM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
GM Monte McNair gives his thoughts on the Kings falling short of the playoffs, the improvements necessary for Sacramento, possibility of a contract extension for Mike Brown & Malik Monk’s free agency. pic.twitter.com/rMDQzVvb4s – 5:25 PM
GM Monte McNair gives his thoughts on the Kings falling short of the playoffs, the improvements necessary for Sacramento, possibility of a contract extension for Mike Brown & Malik Monk’s free agency. pic.twitter.com/rMDQzVvb4s – 5:25 PM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Kings head coach Mike Brown on the highs-and-lows of the season, not making a playoff appearance, losing Jordi Fernandez to a head coaching role, opportunities for improvement, his own possible contract extension and Malik Monk’s free agency.
FULL VIDEO: pic.twitter.com/KQOVrwslMb – 4:59 PM
Kings head coach Mike Brown on the highs-and-lows of the season, not making a playoff appearance, losing Jordi Fernandez to a head coaching role, opportunities for improvement, his own possible contract extension and Malik Monk’s free agency.
FULL VIDEO: pic.twitter.com/KQOVrwslMb – 4:59 PM
Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
Mike Brown on the pressure for the Sacramento Kings to improve in the West. pic.twitter.com/999FwjhrDm – 4:22 PM
Mike Brown on the pressure for the Sacramento Kings to improve in the West. pic.twitter.com/999FwjhrDm – 4:22 PM
Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
Mike Brown on potential changes to the team this summer and how close the Kings are to where they want to be. pic.twitter.com/BF6Q66vOku – 4:15 PM
Mike Brown on potential changes to the team this summer and how close the Kings are to where they want to be. pic.twitter.com/BF6Q66vOku – 4:15 PM
Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
Mike Brown on his lead assistant Jordi Fernandez becoming the head coach of the Brooklyn Nets, Luke Loucks being promoted to the front of the bench, and Doug Christie likely coaching the Kings summer league team. pic.twitter.com/1WG6Cq2aci – 4:13 PM
Mike Brown on his lead assistant Jordi Fernandez becoming the head coach of the Brooklyn Nets, Luke Loucks being promoted to the front of the bench, and Doug Christie likely coaching the Kings summer league team. pic.twitter.com/1WG6Cq2aci – 4:13 PM
Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
Mike Brown & Monte McNair discuss Brown’s coaching contract and future with the Kings. pic.twitter.com/P5H2BlY0ll – 4:00 PM
Mike Brown & Monte McNair discuss Brown’s coaching contract and future with the Kings. pic.twitter.com/P5H2BlY0ll – 4:00 PM
Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
Sacramento Kings GM Monte McNair speaks on wanting to bring back Malik Monk. pic.twitter.com/VgoJyJAYuk – 3:56 PM
Sacramento Kings GM Monte McNair speaks on wanting to bring back Malik Monk. pic.twitter.com/VgoJyJAYuk – 3:56 PM
Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
“He should win 6th man of the year pretty clearly” – Monte McNair on Malik Monk – 3:01 PM
“He should win 6th man of the year pretty clearly” – Monte McNair on Malik Monk – 3:01 PM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Kings coach Mike Brown says bringing Malik Monk back is a “no-brainer.”
“We love Malik. Everybody knows that. I truly believe Malik loves it here. The fans have done a fantastic job of showing him love. I think he really, really, really appreciates that.” – 2:41 PM
Kings coach Mike Brown says bringing Malik Monk back is a “no-brainer.”
“We love Malik. Everybody knows that. I truly believe Malik loves it here. The fans have done a fantastic job of showing him love. I think he really, really, really appreciates that.” – 2:41 PM
Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
Mike Brown on Malik Monk:
“I truly believe Malik loves it here. The fans have done a fantastic job of showing him love. I think he really really appreciates that.” – 2:37 PM
Mike Brown on Malik Monk:
“I truly believe Malik loves it here. The fans have done a fantastic job of showing him love. I think he really really appreciates that.” – 2:37 PM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
“I have one year left on my deal. Everybody knows that, but I’m excited about being here. I’m excited about our future, so I’m going to go into this summer trying to figure out how we can be better next year.” – Kings coach Mike Brown – 2:33 PM
“I have one year left on my deal. Everybody knows that, but I’m excited about being here. I’m excited about our future, so I’m going to go into this summer trying to figure out how we can be better next year.” – Kings coach Mike Brown – 2:33 PM
Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
“In my opinion we could’ve easily won 50 games, 52 games this year. Even with the injuries.” – Mike Brown – 2:24 PM
“In my opinion we could’ve easily won 50 games, 52 games this year. Even with the injuries.” – Mike Brown – 2:24 PM
Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
Mike Brown says he’s leaning towards Doug Christie to coach the Sacramento Kings summer league team this year. – 2:15 PM
Mike Brown says he’s leaning towards Doug Christie to coach the Sacramento Kings summer league team this year. – 2:15 PM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Kings coach Mike Brown says Luke Loucks will move to the front of the bench with the departure of Jordi Fernandez. Doug Christie will likely coach the summer league team. – 2:15 PM
Kings coach Mike Brown says Luke Loucks will move to the front of the bench with the departure of Jordi Fernandez. Doug Christie will likely coach the summer league team. – 2:15 PM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Mike Brown congratulates Jordi Fernandez for taking over as Brooklyn’s head coach. Says Luke Loucks will move to the front of the bench. Says he’s leaning towards Doug Christie as summer league head coach. The associate head coach position is open for now. – 2:14 PM
Mike Brown congratulates Jordi Fernandez for taking over as Brooklyn’s head coach. Says Luke Loucks will move to the front of the bench. Says he’s leaning towards Doug Christie as summer league head coach. The associate head coach position is open for now. – 2:14 PM
Anthony Slater @anthonyVslater
The Kings are promoting assistant coach Luke Loucks to the front of the bench, per Mike Brown. Loucks worked with Brown with the Warriors and was one of his first hires with the Kings. He’s worked closely with De’Aaron Fox the last two seasons. – 2:14 PM
The Kings are promoting assistant coach Luke Loucks to the front of the bench, per Mike Brown. Loucks worked with Brown with the Warriors and was one of his first hires with the Kings. He’s worked closely with De’Aaron Fox the last two seasons. – 2:14 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Malik Monk’s potential future consumes Kings exit interviews
kings-beat.beehiiv.com/p/malik-monks-… pic.twitter.com/qPrKkNE9Ym – 11:21 AM
Malik Monk’s potential future consumes Kings exit interviews
kings-beat.beehiiv.com/p/malik-monks-… pic.twitter.com/qPrKkNE9Ym – 11:21 AM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
Ep. 199 of The Kings Beat Podcast: Malik Monk the topic of discussion during Kings exit interviews, will he stick around? With @SeanCunningham and @BrendenNunesNBA kings-beat.beehiiv.com/p/malik-monk-t… – 9:00 PM
Ep. 199 of The Kings Beat Podcast: Malik Monk the topic of discussion during Kings exit interviews, will he stick around? With @SeanCunningham and @BrendenNunesNBA kings-beat.beehiiv.com/p/malik-monk-t… – 9:00 PM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Malik Monk is ‘everybody’s best friend’ and he ‘definitely’ wants to stay with the Sacramento Kings. Here’s why they might lose him anyway.
My story for @sacbee_news
Read more at: sacbee.com/sports/nba/sac… – 4:43 PM
Malik Monk is ‘everybody’s best friend’ and he ‘definitely’ wants to stay with the Sacramento Kings. Here’s why they might lose him anyway.
My story for @sacbee_news
Read more at: sacbee.com/sports/nba/sac… – 4:43 PM
More on this storyline
A global panel of 100 sportswriters and broadcasters picked Reid over Monk and Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis. Reid finished with 352 points and 45 first-place votes. Monk had 342 points and 43 first-place votes. Reid and Monk both received 39 second-place votes and 10 third-place votes. The 10-point difference between the first- and second-place finishers is the smallest margin in Sixth Man of the Year balloting under the current voting format, which began with the 2002-03 season. -via Sacramento Bee / April 24, 2024
Matt George: Kings GM Monte McNair on bringing back Malik Monk: “He loves it here. We love him. So hopefully we’ll do it when the time comes.” -via Twitter @MattGeorgeSAC / April 24, 2024
Jason Anderson: “Credit to Malik, he gets to make a free agent decision. We’ll put our best foot forward. He loves it here and we love him.” – Kings GM Monte McNair on Malik Monk’s free agency -via Twitter @JandersonSacBee / April 24, 2024