The Kings missed Monk’s energy, playmaking ability and the scoring punch he provides off the bench in a 116-96 loss to the Spurs at Front Bank Center in San Antonio. Sacramento’s bench was outscored 37-21 while starters Kevin Huerter and Keegan Murray combined for only seven points on 3-of-14 shooting.

The Sacramento Kings picked up a statement road win against the Phoenix Suns on Sunday, but it was not a fairytale outing for the Kings. Sacramento's star duo of De'Aaron Fox and DeMar DeRozan dominated, scoring all of the Kings' 16 overtime points, showing how dangerous this team can be down the stretch.

DeMar DeRozan’s recent injury has become a pressing concern for Sacramento Kings fans, as the All-Star forward has been a key figure in the team’s strong performance this season. Known for his consistent scoring and veteran leadership,