Sacramento has had several setbacks so far, including De’Aaron Fox’s recent finger ligament issue, and they continue to pile up. The latest is related to Malik Monk, who didn’t play against San Antonio during their game on Monday after spraining his ankle against Phoenix on Sunday.

Kings guard Malik Monk has been ruled out for Monday’s game against the San Antonio Spurs after suffering an ankle injury in Sunday’s win over the Phoenix Suns.

Sacramento Kings' guard Malik Monk left Sunday's game against the Phoenix Suns due to a right ankle injury, the team says.

Sacramento Kings guard Malik Monk will be out for at least two weeks because of a moderate right ankle sprain, the team announced Monday.

Monk, the runner-up for the Sixth Man of the Year award last season, did not return after suffering a right ankle injury.

Monk, one of the NBA’s top reserves, is averaging 12.6 points, 3.0 rebounds and 2.8 assists in 10 games this season. He had a career year last season, averaging 15.4 points, 2.9 rebounds and 5.1 assists in 72 games off the bench. Monk parlayed that into a four-year, $78MM contract during free agency over the summer.

Sacramento Kings guard Malik Monk has gotten off to a solid start in his third season with the club, but he now has a new issue to deal with. The veteran will miss Monday night's game against the San Antonio Spurs due to an ankle injury. The ailment is still being evaluated, via senior NBA insider Chris Haynes.

Malik Monk’s recent ankle injury has sparked conversations among Sacramento Kings fans as they speculate about his recovery and its impact on the team’s performance. Known for his dynamic playing style and crucial contributions off the bench,

Looks like the stars of this team are about to play even more minutes. De'Aaron Fox, DeMar DeRozan, Keegan Murray and Domantas Sabonis have been workhorses this season.