The Los Angeles Lakers signed Malik Monk to a minimum contract in the 2021 offseason, and he played so well that the Kings gave him $97.3 million over two deals to play in Sacramento through 2028. They are regretting the most recent contract, though. Monk was a fan favorite in LA, but he is struggling to get minutes with the Kings. He is rumored to be on the trade block and could have a new home before Feb. 5.
Monk is making $18.7 million this season and has two years left on his contract. With him struggling to get minutes on one of the worst teams in the West, Sacramento will have to dump his contract.