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.

DeMar DeRozan scored a season-high 42 points, including a baseline floater with 2 seconds left in overtime, and the Sacramento Kings beat the depleted Dallas Mavericks 129-128 on Monday night. Zach LaVine and Malik Monk each scored 17 points for the Kings in the opener of a three-game trip.

Keon Ellis hit seven 3-pointers during a 27-point performance, Zach LaVine scored 20 of his 23 points in the second half, and the Sacramento Kings beat the New Orleans Pelicans 119-111. DeMar DeRozan scored 24 points and Malik Monk added 17 for the Kings,

The team said Tuesday that Gafford would be re-evaluated in two weeks. Gafford exited in the second quarter of the Kings' 129-128 overtime victory Monday after making knee-to-knee contact with Sacramento guard Malik Monk near midcourt.

With the NBA All-Star break here, it's time to evaluate Sacramento Kings' guard Malik Monk's 2024-25 season. How has he performed so far?

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Dallas Mavericks center Daniel Gafford left Monday night’s home game against the Sacramento Kings early in the second quarter with a sprained right knee. Gafford and Kings guard Malik Monk made knee-to-knee contact near center court as Sacramento brought the ball upcourt.

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.

Dallas Mavericks center Daniel Gafford left Monday night’s home game against the Sacramento Kings early in the second quarter with a sprained right knee. Gafford and Kings guard Malik Monk made knee-to-knee contact near center court as Sacramento brought the ball upcourt.

New Orleans Pelicans center Karlo Matkovic (17) blocks Sacramento Kings guard Malik Monk shot during the final seconds in the second half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans,

Monk is more of a shooting guard than a point guard, so will Fultz find himself starting for the Kings? Mar 23, 2024; Orlando, Florida, USA; Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray (13) defends Orlando Magic guard Markelle Fultz (20) during the second quarter at KIA Center.

Gafford suffered the injury in the second quarter of the Mavericks' 129-128 loss to the Sacramento Kings on Monday, exiting the contest after colliding with Kings guard Malik Monk