Kings Predicted to Send Malik Monk to Raptors For Guard Linked to New GM
The Sacramento Kings have a hole to fill at the lead guard position. This feels odd considering the collection of guards they just had in the building during prior seasons.
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The Kings send franchise point guard De'Aaron Fox to his next destination before this year's NBA trade deadline. Fox can now look forward to a partnership with Victor Wembanyama in 2025-26.
A few seasons before that move, the Kings also had Tyrese Haliburton in house. They chose Fox over him and shipped Haliburton away to the Indiana Pacers. Now, they can only watch as their former point guard enjoys an NBA Finals run with his new team.
Sacramento Kings forward Domantas Sabonis (11) and guard Malik Monk (0) walk up the court against the Minnesota Timberwolves© Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images
In the spirit of trading away guards, the Kings were predicted to send away Malik Monk this summer. However, this time, the circumstances are a little different.
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Will Zimmerle suggested a trade idea with the Toronto Raptors. The following package would land the Kings a franchise point guard once more.
Sacramento Kings Receive: Immanuel Quickley.
Toronto Raptors Receive: Malik Monk, Jonas Valanciunas.
Zimmerle noted, "Scott Perry was the GM who originally drafted Quickley in New York. If he wants to reshape the roster to his vision, bringing in someone he trusts to run the ship at the point guard position feels like a strong way to start that transition."
It feels difficult to understand where the Raptors' motivation to execute this deal would be. Quickley just received a new contract from the team last offseason, implying that Masai Ujiri values the shifty guard as an important part of his core.
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The Raptors guard has appeared in some trade rumors this offseason. However, that has been for the likes of Kevin Durant.
The Kings would be wise to call the Raptors about the availability of Quickley this summer. However, they would likely be forced to a package stronger than the one suggested above.
Related: New Offseason Targets Emerge For Sacramento Kings Amid Uncertain Future
Related: Sacramento Kings Set to Pursue 2 All-Star Guards as 'Long-Term Solution'
This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 19, 2025, where it first appeared.
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