It wasn't that long ago that trade talk surrounding Malik Monk was at its absolute peak. The Sacramento Kings were working overtime to trade him in an attempt to make room for Russell Westbrook. Fortunately for the Kings, that didn't plan out.
If a fan were pressed to select the heart and soul of the Kings' roster over the past few seasons, that person would be Malik Monk. Both on and off the court, this perennial Sixth Man of the Year contender has proven to be important to this franchise.
As such, it never quite made sense why the Kings' front office was so determined to trade him.