The Sacramento Kings are reportedly active in the offseason trade. According to Grant Afseth of Dallas Hoops Journal on Friday, the Kings are “actively shopping” Malik Monk in hopes of freeing up a roster spot and financial flexibility to pursue Russell Westbrook.
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The Kings’ backcourt is crowded. Monk, Zach LaVine, Keon Ellis and Devin Carter are all in contention for minutes. By clearing out Monk, the Kings would give ample bench space for Westbrook behind Dennis Schroder.
Monk’s contract runs about $18.8 million next season, with multi-year guarantees and a player option. Thus, unloading him would ease Sacramento’s long-term cap constraints. Monk is signed to a four-year, $77,975,308 contract.
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