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Los Angeles Lakers guard Malik Monk. It’s been a rocky start to the season for the Los Angeles Lakers but their record is back to .500 with Tuesday’s overtime win over the San Antonio Spurs.

Monk has been so successful in Los Angeles that both sides are hoping to make this a long-term partnership. "We're very loyal people," Malik's brother Marcus told McMenamin. "The Lakers were ...

Los Angeles Lakers There arguably has not been a better offseason fit for the Lakers than Malik Monk. While many wondered if he had a long future in the NBA while in Charlotte, he has thrived in ...

Los Angeles Lakers guard Malik Monk is averaging a career-high 12.9 points on 46.4% shooting, including 39.4% from 3. EPA/Etienne Laurent. MONK'S EVENTUAL EXIT from Charlotte mirrored his shaky ...

The Los Angeles Lakers have experienced an up-and-down season so far, but one standout has been Malik Monk. Monk, who signed a one-year deal for the veteran minimum this summer, is averaging 12 ...

Lakers guard Malik Monk, who scored 24 points, drives against Sacramento King big man Marvin Bagley III on Tuesday night at Crypto.com Arena. (Jason Armond / Los Angeles Times) By Dan Woike ...

For all of Rob Pelinka’s misfires on veteran minimum contracts this summer, the Lakers GM hit on one: Malik Monk. Monk has been the Lakers’ third- or fourth-best player this season, averaging 12.9 ...

Monk eventually flew back to Los Angeles on Dec. 21 but wasn’t cleared to play until Christmas. Once he did return to the court, Monk gave the Lakers a big lift, even if it didn’t result in a win.

Lakers guard Malik Monk revealed a concerning aspect of Los Angeles’ troubled chemistry including how veterans treat rookies on the team. The Lakers have looked far from championship for this ...

But the rise of Malik Monk has been so fun to watch with the Lakers. After coming over to Los Angeles from Charlotte, Monk is averaging career-highs in almost every offensive category.