Malik Monk is Staying with the Sacramento Kings! | Locked On Kings

[@BabyC-Pot]

Your loyalty will be rewarded by a lifetime of love from the Kings fans. You are a special person Malik blessings to you.

[@theathenachannel88]

True dat💜

[@markharrington7843]

Thank you Malik for choosing to stay in Sac. Hopefully the Kings will go deep in the playoffs this coming postseason. But now we know for 82 games Sacramento fans will have the privilege of watching a special player who loves basketball and plays with an infectious joy.

[@pattijohnson6946]

I am ecstatic he is staying. Please let him be a starter so he is happy in Sacramento. He is a player that has the spirit and toughness who takes no guff from other players. Made my day when I suddenly saw about 6 announcements he was staying. He will be amazing. We are so lucky to have him.!!!!

[@markharrington7843]

@@pattijohnson6946 Isn't the reaction to Monk's decision amazing? The whole of the Metro area is upbeat today. It's like a preview of winning a championship.

[@FeIix916]

Yes sir!!!! Im buying a monk jersey tomorrow 🎉

[@jmartinez2629]

I'm glad I bought his jersey last year for my son knowing he might leave, but my son loves Monk so much he didn't care and said he would wear it even if he left. Glad he is staying!

[@FeIix916]

@@jmartinez2629 you’re a real one for that!

[@JustinQuarles]

I’m buying one for me and the wifey

[@johnhanna3026]

From a diehard Magic fan (who was really hoping/thinking/believing we’d get him)…….Good for you guys! It’s nice to see a change of pace for once where a player chooses loyalty over a little more money. Good on you guys.

[@mordecaidrake]

I know, right... wish there was more of this

[@ColdHoops]

Loyalty is no longer down to the players. It's down to the GMs

[@jaimecamarena9372]

Matt the magnificent maestro of Malik Monk news ! Hallelujah, thank you Jesus. Bless Malik Monk for being a great reason to celebrate being a Kings Fan. Been waiting most of the night to hear your take on the GREAT news and you didn’t disappoint on podcast . As always Malik brings the excitement and Matt George brings the news in a sincere excitement of a true fan. Take a bow Malik. Bravo!

[@jaguaw89]

Thank you for making my Friday a day to celebrate! Thank you Malik!!!!

[@beamer.beamz.or.beamley]

Wow thank you Malik you're one of the best Kings of all time.

[@tbgaminr6]

I saw the royal report and I instantly checked if you uploaded 😂

[@5un50utPr05]

Thank you Malik if your watching we're glad your here

[@aidanfraser4987]

Celebration time!

[@jamesx4452]

Malik is a special guy. We are extremely fortunate to have him here! 💜💜💜 Go Kings!!🎉🎉

[@thatstheway2429]

I don’t know if I’ve ever been more pleasantly surprised

[@bluevelvyt_jwg]

Monk is HIM....Thank You Monk for your loyalty, your joy, your enthusiasm, your game, for being yourself every day, your love for our city -SacTown- This is the most exciting Kings news I have heard all Summer so far. You are loved in SacTown and I cant wait to keep watching you grow and dominate for the rest of your career. The Beam should be lit for this news! Lets Go Kings!

[@stephjonez]

JUST WOKE UP TO THIS AMAZING NEWS, MATT. IM IN THE CITY AT THE HILTON ...I WANNA SCREAM MY ASS OFF..BUT I HAD TO SETTLE FOR THE SILENT SCREAM LIKE YOU, BRO..OMG !!! 🎉🎉🎉🎉😂😂😂 I AM HONESTLY IN TEARS!!! TY ,MALIK. SACRAMENTO LOVES YOU!!

[@briangoodner8680]

Yes! All is well in Kings world! Your silent celebration was deafening!🦻😂🍾🥂🎉

[@stevenvicijan4338]

Oh, we felt IT here, too . . .

[@vallan5795]

Hallelujah! There is a god! Sooooo happy to have my favorite player back!

[@EricBorchert]

This will help send a message across the NBA to other players who are wondering what it’s like to live and play for Sacramento.

[@kingsfan_Tim]

Malik making an early decision helps the Kings before the draft so they can still focus on upgrading the power forward position. Malik definitely could have gotten more but the compatibility with sabonis and fox insures his effectivity going forward and that played a part in Monks decision. Great day for Sac.

[@williamgrimes4142]

Hell yeah buying a jersey tomorrow 💪💪💪

[@1ProRealProperty]

Hell yeah Monk is here let's Gooooooo!

[@wendyvierra7928]

Yesssss!!! So happy to hear! ❤️ Malik!!

[@KingBond13]

And also the fact that he had offers with more money and he still chose to stay in Sacramento just shows that he loves it here and it means a lot to us!

[@KingBond13]

Every word you just said is absolutely true.👑👑♾️♾️

[@jcotrone]

Malik is one of the momentum changers that you just cannot easily find in the NBA! I am waiting for a time we can see this deep in the playoffs!

[@dreamweaver80]

Unless they get a defensive versatile stopper they are not going anywhere or deep in the playoffs. They need to trade Huerter, Barnes. Go after Toppin, draft defense and look for more defense. unless they get their Greene, Gordon, Tucker, White player they can't get past first round.

[@s0meguy09]

I just want one parade in Sacramento

[@rachelg7371]

I was thinking the exact same thing! 🎉

[@FemboyFishing]

I wasn't even stressing about Malik resigning or not. I though it would be strange if he went to another team just to get that bag when the whole reason he even signed with the kings was probably because of De'Aaron Fox's influence. Why would he leave his friend when that was one of the main reasons he came here? Malik even started having some of his best season performances of his career here in Sacramento so why would he leave to a new environment? Also knowing how much he loves this city and the fans with how loyal his personality seems to be I would be confused if he left but understanding because at the end of the day you gotta do whats best for you.

[@matthewyip8695]

🎉 great take love it

[@jc32handler]

Class act, Mr. Monk!

[@kendavis385]

So awesome! Light the beam!!!

[@kingsland24]

Let's goooo... This does us a big favor this draft.

[@mjmcclearyv2]

light that mutha effin beaaaaaammmmmm

[@theathenachannel88]

LOL translate to English 💜

[@theathenachannel88]

Sublime episode! 💜 Thank you Matt

[@roblesjaime1]

Totally got me pumped up for this

[@vieto445]

I'm getting a MONK jersey now! Domas' #11 is gonna have to wait!

[@THEOPINIONATEDSPORTSMAN]

Matt, First off…Your best intro ever!!!😂 This was SUCH a big deal to me as a hardcore KINGS fan. We need to keep that Kentucky magic! He’s a King! Literally what his name means! I’m in such a good mood…My favorite Kings player is STAYING! Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhh!!!!! 👑🟣

[@darren31435]

The Kings are low key having a great off season. Mike Brown extended now Monk signed on a team friendly deal.

[@rp2808]

Ehh nothing has changed for the better from last season. It’s pretty much just maintaining. Monte needs to do more

[@tbgaminr6]

That’s why we snag kuz or someone of his stature

[@jdb9877]

It’s not the end of the offseason bruh

[@willstout5988]

This is maintaining. If we stop here it will be falling short for sure. But the fact that we locked up two loose ends before the draft is huge

[@ColdHoops]

​@@rp2808 Not a Kings fan. But if they can find a way to get at least 2 of the following role players, their off-season will be a BIG W: - Gary Trent Jr - Valanciunas - Doug McDermott - Royce O Neale - Miles Bridges - Daniel Theis - Drummond - Jericho Sims 🤔 I would've recommended Saddiq Bey but he tore his ACL, so he'll be out for a year

[@calitc619]

Hell yeah, monk is back!!!!!!!!!

[@RichardDavis-vh3oi]

Thank God!!

[@p9r4ex8dyk]

Make Malik the starter at SG immediately! There is no way that scrub Huerter should be starting.

[@kingsland24]

I think they should move huerter to SF and Keeg to the PF position

[@freddixon1883]

Matt, we all yelled awesome congratulations he staying GO KINGS !!!!

[@tomwyant1124]

It's indeed a celebration tonight! Still need a few 3 and D pieces.

[@Dee-xb7ih]

Malik most definitely could've got more $$ elsewhere, but chose to reup with sacramento. He wants to be HERE and that's a big deal for kings fans. This man is loyal and Sacramento will love him forever for that. He shouldn't have to ever buy a meal or drink in the 916 again!

[@willstout5988]

Immediately made monk a pretty memorable king of all time. Especially because he did this deal before he had to basically just to help us continue drafting/trading.

[@tonyowens3601]

Fantastic news! Malik gave Sac the hometown discount, now what will Monte do with it?

[@fireman1521]

This is huge. We no longer have to have all these crazy contingency plans.

[@non-refundable3027]

Fox, sabonis, barnes, Murray, monk. Willing to trade the rest

[@chamlet4540]

Of Course Sacramento is Home!!! 🌟👑

[@hc434]

THANK YOU MONTE MCNAIR AND DEAARON FOX

[@dreamweaver80]

Great! Now, let's package Huerter and Barnes and picks for an impact versatile defender. Let's go after Toppin too. We are going nowhere for a tile unless we get that Greene, Gordon, Tucker, White versatile defensive stopper.

[@justmyopinion8395]

Now that he is staying he needs to be in the starting line up.

[@typedrat]

I still like DaRon Holmes more than any of the feasible trade options for a long wing. Everyone we could afford to trade for that's that kind of player with our assets is some combination of expensive as hell and injury prone.

[@richardmorono6660]

Wow!! Great news, now the draft can take on a clear decision exploring all options. Monte and staff good luck.

[@silyoun]

I was so happy when I heard the news too

[@Optimism211]

I thought of you and the podcast as soon as i saw the news lmaooo HE STAYS!!!

[@gregcrow2339]

I was ready to see him leave for the $$ but hoping he would stay because he found a home. Time to make his jersey the #1 seller of only for this week 😋

[@martinwilson8362]

If the Kings acquire another starting forward who can provide defense, and can move Barnes to the bench, I love Monk starting. He’ll certainly get more minutes if Huerter’s not a King next fall.

[@IanHernandez-p4n]

Size/defense is a must for this team on draft night . Deron Homes II, Cody Williams, Ron Hollands, Tidjane Salaun, Tristan da Silva , Yves Missi. One of those guys will be there. Monk is a starter, (Hurter, Ellis, Jones, Mitchell) can battle for the first guy off the bench.

[@nachance11]

Best off season EVER

[@KobePlaysGacha]

malik "The king" monk

[@brad5392]

This is great news!!!!!!

[@RobertLewis85]

Monk is a huge part of the team and his injury hurt us badly late in the season, I'm glad he's staying in Sac.

[@anantgupta_]

i think that obi toppin would be an amazing pickup for sac being 6'9 and a good shooter and lob threat

[@rogermassey7036]

I'm so happy about it.

[@brad5392]

Monk jersey ordered!!!!

[@dpmuddasucka4495]

LFG!! Thank God!!!

[@TheBigRagooDOTcom]

A true King

[@brunovasconcelos9167]

That's the best news after a while. Now we are talking about ''re-building''

[@anthonymorales3137]

i knew he would stay, he is a man that keeps people who love him around, so it was a no brainer for him to stay

[@uyd]

Yahhhhhhhhhhhhhbbbbbhhhhhhhhhhhh.....MALIK IS STAYING HOME!!!!!!

[@jimmyjames4367]

The key word out of everything you said is “classy”………4 sure

[@SKOOBZTERZ]

Good start to the offseason ! Now cmon go grab a PF maybe kuzma ! And get some length let’s go for it now our window is open

[@seancooney8799]

Great news that Monk is staying and now the 13th pick this draft becomes more interesting.... We can look towards a wing or power forward , or use it for a trade .... Let's see what Monte does here

[@justmyopinion8395]

Great news. It would have been impossible to replace what he brings to the table using the mid-level exception or bi-annual exception. Now got to make some more moves. Running it back should not be an option.

[@jaybirdful]

I’m sooooo happy right now !!!! Thanks Malik I’m buying a jersey

[@ColdHoops]

It was the smartest decision of his career. I would've hated seeing him on another team and it not working out for him or continuing to switch teams like from Charlotte to LA

[@michaelt7198]

YES!!!

[@Mannygunz99]

I had the same reaction! Malik is a real one

[@gcainjr32369]

What about keeping the 13th pick and trading Barnes and a future first for Kuzma then using the 13th pick on Zach Edey. Edey is a physical freak and will distort defenses with his gravity. He and Sabonis will also collect ALL the rebounds. With regard to his speed I will simply point to Yao Ming. He's faster than Yao. What do you think?

[@jdb9877]

I think you are stuck in the 90s

[@khanhvuong9310]

@@jdb9877 basketball is basketball. Big man win championship

[@sacramentofoodforest]

12:14 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@ThePrescriber]

LETS FUCKING GO 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼

[@jambalight2269]

LETS GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@lokitrckstr]

I think Kuzma or Ingram make the most sense now. If the Kings can somehow keep their pick as well Holmes should be the pick

[@douglasarmento9769]

Huge!!

[@jessiejcruzjr2760]

It’s official monk will be my next jersey

[@MrOctober44]

Light the beam!

[@mr2perfect]

My adrenaline made me stay up an extra 2 hours after seeing this news I was about to fall asleep and checked the sports app One more time and saw it and was like letssss fuckingggg gooooo big step in a good free agency

[@edawwwwg]

If you chase the money, it can actually cost you in the long run. Monk is perfect in his role with the team. He will more than likely play well in these next 3-4 years, thus he will sign another big contract. Pretty sure Marbury, and Stevie Francis doomed their careers by playing in New York.

[@daveholcomb8565]

From deep Kings fans since Adelman era, thank you for choosing to continue bringing excitement to Sacramento. I can only imagine the opportunities you must have so to find it in your heart to play in our city for your own personal love shows the genuine nature of a man who has used what God has given him. Thank you for keeping our spirit alive with your love for us. I realize only words of understanding and sincere appreciation are all I will ever be able to offer. Its an honor to have you with us and I hope you continue to find the happiness you are blessed with, right here in Sac Town. Now go have fun!

[@bignoob24]

Let's gooooooooooooooooooooo.

[@mr2perfect]

If they want kuzma they can have him barnes or hurter and 13th pick I agree will do it … I like john collins at the 4

[@1970ronin]

I am just waking up to the news of Monk "The King" resigning and I am beyond elated. This is a prime example of Monk's leadership and who he is as a man and a player. It's official the Kings just won the offseason! So now it's time to frost the cake, Monte if you are listening Jerry Reynolds brought up a interesting player currently on Indy.... Here lets take the 13th pick Shasa and a conditional pick for Jalen Smith. The biggest needs now are wing depth and yeah wing depth

[@robg95621]

Not to burst any bubbles. But what if his resigning is part of a sign & trade?

[@SKOOBZTERZ]

Ain’t no way

[@mofo2629]

Let’s gooooo!

[@tattooedteddy]

Is he starting ?

[@MrOctober44]

You would only get Lavine now if you're trading Heurter for him.

[@row_chee1385]

Bye bye Mr Levine 😂

[@tattooedteddy]

Still might end up with him 😮

[@kifatopa4703]

@@tattooedteddy No way. Bulls have sent 15 offers for Lavine and didnt get any interest. I think his contract and injuries are stopping teams ....

[@chirocket4791]

Great that Monk resigned. But the truth is the Kings were a play in team with him. The Kings did not get worse, but this ends up being a status quo deal.

[@jcotrone]

There is something to be said for the love the Kings players feel from our great fans! This along with coach Brown and DeAaron, I feel had a lot to do with it!

[@ivandragomiloff2356]

Said it at the end of the season, Malik was staying. Can we now stop all the apoplectic panic in the local media about the Kings franchise. First it was Coach Brown’s extension , now this extension. Can we finally put to rest that the Kings front office and ownership are rudderless, incompetent, indecisive, and cash strapped. That might be the old Kings after the Petrie years, but I trust Monte and Wes, and I think they are doing the best they can to move this franchise in the right direction, while not taking imprudent risks.

[@mellarx1277]

Monk staying, Sacramento could use all the help they can get considering that the road to Western Conference playoffs got a lot tougher with Caruso now at OKC. Monk staying does a lot of good things for the Sacramento Kings. First and foremost, I firmly believe that Monk, not Fox, not Sabonis, not Barnes, is the fearless leader of the the Sacramento Kings. Having Monk, now you can draft a big like, Kel'el Ware. He could be the perfect lob partner for Monk. At only 19 years old, his sophomore numbers were impressive. Unfortunately, there are no sure things in this year's draft. BUT, there are several intriguing talents that you could come away with somebody like, a Jimmy Butler, Dejounte Murray, Gobert, Siakam, Kuzma, Anunoby, Looney, Jarrett Allen, Josh Hart... Not like in 2022 draft, I was so sure of Jalen Duren, Jalen Williams, Mathurin, Jeremy Sochan...that I wouldn't mind Sacramento trading down for more assets at that time. Defense was really big during the playoffs and championship, the offensive numbers were down a lot. We'll see if your Sacramento Kings go on the defensive or more offense.

[@jakefoster3068]

13 and barns for Ingram

[@jrgeb99]

Call it! Nobody wanted to listen to me. I said that this was his best decision to make

[@jrgeb99]

Called it!