After a season-ending loss on Friday, Fox and the Kings are preparing for Monk's inevitable departure.
on Friday night, failing to make it out of their first Play-In Tournament appearance. Many fans will trace Sacramento's downfall to March 29, when leading Sixth Man of the Year candidateMonk's absence was greatly felt by the Kings, as missing his spark off the bench and closing ability certainly did not go unnoticed. While the Kings did not go out the way they expected, there is always next season.
As Kings fans have been preparing for all season, Monk is a pending free agent and has likely played his last game in a Sacramento uniform. Monk, 26, averaged career-highs in points and assists per game, and is on the verge of securing his first Sixth Man of the Year award. Monk has proven his value and will likely enter a bidding war once he hits the market. Unfortunately for the Kings, due to restrictions, they will be unable to offer him what he deserves.
"Obviously I think was extremely big for us. People who watched us play know he should be Sixth Man of the Year." Fox continued,"At the end of the day, this is a business. I feel like what he gave to us in the two years that he has been here, I feel like he showed his value and what he can do for a team. I'm happy for him regardless of if he's with us or he isn't, and he knows that.
While Fox did not tell the media whether Monk is leaning toward leaving or staying, he certainly gives the impression that he expects Monk to find a new home this summer. The Kings will have an off-season full of questions that need answers, and filling Monk's role will be an immediate concern.
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