The Kings have expressed a desire to acquire a first-round pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, league sources told HoopsHype. Amid those conversations, Sacramento has gauged the trade market on guards Malik Monk and Devin Carter, sources said.Source: HoopsHype
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Jason Anderson: Regarding the Miami Heat’s reported interest in DeMar DeRozan and the Toronto Raptors’ interest in Malik Monk, I’m told the Sacramento Kings have yet to discuss those players with those teams, but things could change now that a winner has emerged in the Kevin Durant sweepstakes. -via x.com / June 22, 2025
If a trade with the Phoenix Suns for Kevin Durant doesn’t end up happening, league sources tell ClutchPoints they have other targets in mind. The Raptors have demonstrated interest in acquiring Kings guard Malik Monk in a potential trade, with that interest dating back at least to February’s trade deadline. -via Clutch Points / June 17, 2025
Cavs Notes: Ty Jerome is also just the 4th @NBA player since 1970-71 to score 28+ PTS off the bench in a playoff debut, joining: Malik Monk – 32 PTS on 4/15/2023 Ben Gordon – 30 PTS on 4/24/2005 Billy Ray Bates – 29 PTS – 4/02/1980 -via Twitter / April 20, 2025
The Kings most notably held Carter out of trade talks for Brooklyn Nets forward Cam Johnson during the season, league sources told HoopsHype. -via HoopsHype / June 23, 2025
Sean Cunningham: Kings rookie Devin Carter is out of Monday’s game in Indiana with a right shoulder contusion. -via Twitter @SeanCunningham / March 30, 2025
Chris Biderman: Devin Carter had his right arm in a sling post game. He left with a right shoulder injury. -via Twitter / March 29, 2025
