Lakers
A look at Lakers forward Malik Monk’s key stats, contract status, preseason expectations, reality on April 10 and the future after 2021-22 season.
April 14, 2022
Malik Monk had Dwight Howard calling him “The Lethal Microwave” during postgame interviews, so it appears the Lakers guard is making an impact on the team.
Oct. 4, 2021
Playing in his first game after a confusing time in the NBA’s COVID protocols, Malik Monk scored 20 points off the bench for the Lakers in their Christmas Day loss to Nets.
Dec. 26, 2021
Malik Monk scored a season-high 27 points Wednesday, including the first five of the Lakers’ eight points in overtime, in a 120-117 win over Miami.
Nov. 11, 2021
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Charlotte Hornets owner Michael Jordan said Thursday that lightly smacking the back of second-year guard Malik Monk’s head in the closing seconds of Wednesday night’s win against the Detroit Pistons was a “tap of endearment.”
Dec. 13, 2018
LaMelo Ball is ready to return to the Charlotte Hornets’ starting lineup following a 21-game absence. Malik Monk is also back after missing 15 games.
May 1, 2021
LeBron James scored 31 points as the Lakers beat the Sacramento Kings 122-114 on Tuesday night at Crypto.com Arena for their fourth win in five games.
Jan. 4, 2022
LeBron James finished with 32 points and Malik Monk scored a season-high 29 as the Lakers defeated the visiting Atlanta Hawks 134-118 on Friday night.
Jan. 7, 2022
The Lakers kept adding to their free-agent haul Tuesday, agreeing to deals with Carmelo Anthony, Talen Horton-Tucker, Malik Monk and Kendrick Nunn.
Aug. 3, 2021
Finding the right five-player combination of scoring and defense has been a struggle for the Lakers all season. Are they any closer to finding a fix?
Dec. 5, 2021