Kings should do right by Malik Monk and trade him as soon as possible

An opinion piece argues that the Sacramento Kings should trade guard Malik Monk as soon as possible. The article states that despite Monk's contributions as an impactful Sixth Man and fan favorite, the franchise's valuation of his role appeared to decline throughout the previous season.

During the 2025-2026 campaign, Monk reportedly served as an unexplained healthy scratch across multiple consecutive games. The piece suggests that trading Monk to another team would properly honor his past efforts helping the Kings return to playoff contention.