Sacramento Kings' Malik Monk (0) works against Dallas Mavericks' Dante Exum, right, during an NBA basketball game in Dallas, Monday, March 3, 2025. (AP Photo/)

Charlotte's injury report is filled with big names, leaving a clear choice for the matchup of the game. The Hornets may have just 14 wins on the season but have one of the most dynamic scorers in the league on their team in LaMelo Ball.

Zach LaVine exploded for a season-high 42 points in 31 minutes, Malik Monk recorded a double-double, and the Sacramento Kings gradually pulled away from the visiting Charlotte Hornets for a 130-88 victory Monday night.

The Sacramento Kings will be without a key player Wednesday night when they take on the Denver Nuggets as they try to push their winning streak to five games. Starting point guard Malik Monk has been ruled out due to a right toe sprain suffered in Monday’s win over the Dallas Mavericks,

Monk (toe) will not play Wednesday against the Nuggets, Chris Biderman of The Sacramento Bee reports. Monk was initially deemed questionable, so fantasy managers can consider him day-to-day moving forward.

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TV, radio, odds, injury reports and more as the Sacramento Kings prepare to face the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena.

Malik Monk is embracing his new role as the starting point guard for the Sacramento Kings, but he admits it has been a challenge. Monk moved into the starting lineup at shooting guard in early December after finishing second in Sixth Man of the Year voting last season.

Coming off two consecutive losses, the Sacramento Kings went into Monday's game against the Charlotte Hornets on a mission. The Kings stormed out to an 18-point lead at halftime, primarily led by star guard Zach LaVine,

After a week-long rest during the All-Star break, many fans expected the Sacramento Kings to come into Friday's game against the Golden State Warriors prepared. Instead, the Kings fell flat, suffering a crushing 132-108 loss in front of their home crowd.