Fox’s departure has left Malik Monk as the team’s de facto point guard despite originally joining the team in 2022 to provide ...

The Sacramento Kings, all things considered, did well for themselves despite having to navigate De’Aaron Fox’s trade request.

LaVine registered 22 points (8-19 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 3-4 FT), four rebounds, one assist and one block over 37 minutes during Thursday's 108-102 loss to the Trail Blazers.

Monk closed with 21 points (8-20 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 3-4 FT), seven rebounds, four assists, one block and two steals over 39 minutes during Thursday's 108-102 loss to the Trail Blazers.