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Malik Monk reportedly intends to sign four-year, $78 million deal with Kings

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WASHINGTON, DC – MARCH 21: Malik Monk #0 of the Sacramento Kings dribbles the ball against the Washington Wizards during the second half at Capital One Arena on March 21, 2024 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: The user expressly acknowledges and agrees that by downloading or using this photograph, the user agrees to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
Malik Monk had a career year last season, but the Kings missed the playoffs. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

The Sacramento Kings checked a big box on this offseason to-do list Thursday via a deal for key rotation player Malik Monk.

The 2024 NBA Sixth Man of the Year Award runner-up plans to sign a four-year, $78 million deal that includes a player option, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.

Monk joined the Kings in 2022 after one season with the Los Angeles Lakers and saw his game take another step. Coupled with a full season from Domantas Sabonis and the addition of head coach Mike Brown, the Kings reached new heights in 2023 by breaking a 16-year playoff drought.

Last season was less successful, even though Monk had a career year with career highs in points and assists per game. The Kings were relegated to the play-in, where they defeated the Golden State Warriors and then the New Orleans Pelicans ended their season.

Monk came close to winning Sixth Man of the Year, with winner Naz Reid receiving just two more first-place votes than him.

Monk was easily the Kings’ biggest pending free agent, and with a new deal for Brown, they are fully prepared to bring back all the important contributors to the team. The question now is whether that’s a good plan, as the team won’t lack competition in the West next year after finishing ninth in the conference last year.

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