Malik Monk Expected to Start Season with Kings After Trade Talks Fade

The Sacramento Kings are reportedly no longer actively engaged in trade talks involving guard Malik Monk, making him likely to start the upcoming season with the team. While the Kings explored various trade scenarios for Monk throughout the summer, including a potential sign-and-trade for Jonathan Kuminga, no deals have materialized. Monk, who is entering the second year of a four-year, $78 million contract, averaged 17.2 points and 5.6 assists last season for Sacramento, but his long-term future with the team remains uncertain.