It’s the final weekend before the NBA regular season begins, which means you’re coming here for your fantasy basketball drafts.
Should you draft Malik Monk this season? Here’s the latest outlook, projections, and rankings for the Sacramento Kings Shooting Guard.
Should You Draft Malik Monk in Fantasy Basketball?
Last season, Malik Monk averaged a career-high 17.2 points, 5.6 assists, 3.8 rebounds, 0.9 steals, and 0.6 blocks in 31.6 minutes per game. In 45 starts, his numbers were even better: 18.9 PPG, 6.5 APG, 2.3 3PG, 4.0 RPG, 1.0 SPG, and 0.7 BPG in 34.6 MPG. Despite his strong campaign, Monk’s name surfaced in trade rumors this past offseason, but he ultimately stayed with the Sacramento Kings.
The Kings brought in Dennis Schroder, so expect Monk to settle back into his sixth-man role. His ability as a scorer and playmaker makes him an intriguing mid-round pick in fantasy leagues. One red flag from last season is the fact that Monk’s 3-point shooting dipped to 32.5%, leading to concerns about his efficiency.
Also, it’s possible that Monk could be traded prior to the February trade deadline, but perhaps a change of scenery could actually improve Monk’s fantasy value, particularly if it leads to a starting role or more minutes.
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What Are Monk’s Fantasy Basketball Projections This Season?
Based on our proprietary metrics here at PFSN, we project Monk to score 2,162.3 fantasy points this season, with him averaging 15.2 points per game.
This includes 5.6 field goals per game, 1.9 three-pointers per game, 2.1 free throws per game, 3.2 rebounds per game, 4.9 assists per game, 0.6 steals per game, and 0.4 blocks per game.
Where Does Malik Monk Rank in the Upcoming Fantasy Basketball Season?
Monk is ranked 150th overall and 34th at his position. The five players ranked ahead of him overall include Goga Bitadze, Lonzo Ball, Russell Westbrook, Tobias Harris, and John Collins.
The five players ranked behind him overall include T.J. McConnell, Devin Vassell, Andrew Nembhard, Jaden McDaniels, and Isaiah Collier.
The five players ranked ahead of him at his position include Gradey Dick, VJ Edgecombe, Kevin Huerter, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, and Dejounte Murray.
The five players ranked behind him at his position include Vassell, Brandin Podziemski, Klay Thompson, Norman Powell, and Donte DiVincenzo.
