2025-26 Season
MALIK MONK
2025-26 Season
MALIK MONK
Monk produces at an below average rate for a 22-minute workload.
Monk produces at an below average rate for a 22-minute workload.
PBP Credit: Every play is analyzed from play-by-play data. Scorers get difficulty-adjusted credit, assisters get creation value based on the shot opportunity they created, and turnovers are classified by type. Shot difficulty is derived from 1M+ shots across 4 seasons. Full methodology
TEAM COMPARISON
of 17 teammates (10+ games, 10+ min)
Similar Players
Same position, closest production profile this season.
SKILL DNA
Percentile rank vs 246 Guards with 10+ games
THE SEASON SO FAR
Malik Monk's first 21 games of the 2025-26 campaign were defined by maddening volatility, swinging wildly between offensive supernova and absolute liability. On 12/04 vs HOU, he erupted for 25 points and five triples, generating a massive +24.5 impact score by breaking down defenders and burying heavily contested jumpers. Yet, his scoring often carried hidden costs. Despite dropping 15 points on 50 percent shooting on 11/27 vs PHX, Monk posted a -5.9 impact because his defensive inattention and poor rotational awareness bled points on the other end of the floor. The cold streaks were even worse. Look no further than 12/09 vs IND, where a brutal 0-for-5 shooting night and zero defensive hustle resulted in a disastrous -21.4 impact score. If Monk isn't filling the bucket at a highly efficient clip, his lack of secondary playmaking makes him a glaring negative off the bench.
This midseason stretch was defined by Malik Monk's maddening inconsistency, oscillating wildly between bench flamethrower and outright liability. When his jumper caught fire, he looked unstoppable, erupting for 26 points and eight assists with a +12.8 impact score on 01/13 vs LAL. His lethal shot selection from deep—hitting 7-of-9 threes—forced the defense into a panic and opened up passing lanes for his teammates. Yet, the magic routinely vanished. Look at his outing on 01/22 vs TOR, where he poured in 17 points on a blistering 6-of-7 from the floor. Despite that near-perfect shooting night, he posted a -3.1 impact score because those buckets were empty calories, entirely erased by defensive bleeding and a failure to generate stops on the other end. The floor completely fell out on 12/31 vs LAC, where a miserable three-point effort in 11 minutes resulted in a catastrophic -17.7 impact score. For a microwave scorer whose value hinges on instant offense, Monk's tendency to give back points on defense makes him a dangerous gamble.
Extreme volatility defined Malik Monk's late-season stretch, as he swung wildly between flamethrower scoring outbursts and disastrous, momentum-killing slumps. When his jumper caught fire, he looked entirely unstoppable. He single-handedly torched the nets on 03/22 vs BKN, draining seven triples for 32 points to generate a stellar +12.0 impact score. Yet, a brief promotion to the starting lineup quickly exposed the severe limitations of his erratic game. Look no further than 03/24 vs CHA. Despite dishing out a staggering 14 assists, Monk still suffered a brutal -9.6 impact because his miserable 3-for-13 shooting and defensive apathy completely negated his playmaking. Similarly ugly brick-fests, like his 0-for-5 perimeter dud on 02/26 vs DAL that yielded a -13.1 impact, reveal a harsh truth about his game. If Monk isn't burying contested jumpers at a high volume, his forced offensive looks and hidden defensive costs make him a glaring net negative on the floor.
IMPACT TIMELINE
Game-by-game performance vs average. Green = above average, red = below.
Boom-or-bust player. Monk's impact swings wildly relative to his average — some nights dominant, others invisible. Scoring varies by ~7 points per game.
Middle-of-the-road efficiency — shoots 45%+ from the field in 53% of games. Not automatic, but not a problem either.
Defensive impact is minimal for a 22-minute player. Not generating enough contests, rim protection, or forced turnovers to move the needle.
Tends to go on runs. Longest hot streak: 3 games. Longest cold streak: 7 games.
MATCHUP HISTORY ⚠ Updated 46 days ago
Based on 66 games with tracking data. Shows who guarded this player on offense and who he guarded on defense, with their shooting stats in those matchups.
ON OFFENSE: WHO GUARDED HIM
His shooting stats against each primary defender this season
ON DEFENSE: WHO HE GUARDED
How opponents shot when he was the primary defender. Lower FG% = better defense.
SEASON STATS
GAME LOG
62 games played
