Sacramento Kings’ Malik Monk Named Trade Target For Dallas Mavericks

Sacramento Kings’ Malik Monk Named Trade Target for Dallas Mavericks

Malik Monk, shooting guard for the Sacramento Kings, has emerged as a trade target for the Dallas Mavericks, according to NBA analyst Dan Favale of Bleacher Report. Favale highlights Monk's ability to bring aggressive offensive play to a struggling Mavericks team, currently 2-6 this season.

Monk’s Impact and Playing Style

“Malik Monk isn’t a top-tier initiator for others, but he creates havoc with his downhill juice,”

Favale notes that Monk excels at creating scoring opportunities with his speed and agility. He is comfortable maneuvering in tight spaces and has consistently been an effective passer out of drives, even though the Kings have not prioritized floor balance during his time there.

Potential Role with the Mavericks

Monk could provide immediate relief for rookie Cooper Flagg by offering an additional ball-handling option and creating space for Flagg’s paint opportunities. Favale suggests Monk is qualified to start with the Mavericks temporarily, before moving to a bench role once Kyrie Irving joins the lineup.

“Monk is banging in over 55 percent of his catch-and-shoot threes and has cut his teeth playing in triple-guard combinations with Sacramento.”

The Mavericks could potentially start Monk alongside Kyrie Irving or at least play them together to improve scoring.

Trade Prospects

Favale describes the trade negotiation as straightforward, noting the Kings’ need for backup big men and versatile forwards. A possible trade could involve Daniel Gafford or Naji Marshall heading to Sacramento as salary fillers, aligning the needs of both teams.

Mavericks’ Scoring Issues

Dallas currently struggles offensively, ranking last in the NBA in points per game and offensive rating. Adding Monk would address their need for more consistent scorers around Cooper Flagg.

Author’s Summary

Malik Monk’s dynamic scoring and ball-handling skills make him a valuable trade prospect for Dallas as they seek to boost their struggling offense this season.

Yardbarker — 2025-11-08