Malik Monk was already having the best season of his career, but under Doug Christie, his play has really taken off.

Malik Monk has been a Nike supporter since his college days. He will now begin a new chapter in his shoe game with Peak.

Basketball fans have already seen multiple players hit sneaker free agency in January, with one announcing a new deal already. Sacramento Kings shooting guard Malik Monk has signed a new sneaker deal with the Chinese sportswear brand PEAK.

The Kings beat the Rockets 120-111 on Dec. 3 in Sacramento. Rockets coach Ime Udoka, forward Tari Eason and center Alperen Sengun were fined $50,000, $35,000 and $15,000, respectively, after tempers flared in the final minutes.

The Kings were led by veteran forward DeMar DeRozan with 33 points, while standout guard Malik Monk chipped in 26 points and 9 assists. Thursday's matchup was as exciting as many expected it would be with 22 lead changes,

Monk (groin) is available for Thursday's game against the Rockets, James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento reports. Monk will be back in action Thursday night following a brief one-game absence due to a groin injury. He's expected to return to the starting five and has scored 20 points or more in five of his last six matchups.

DeMar DeRozan had 33 points, Malik Monk added 26 points and nine assists and the Sacramento Kings beat the Houston Rockets 132-127 on Thursday night.

The Sacramento Kings have turned their season around under interim head coach Doug Christie and guard Malik Monk recently commented on their new coach.

Monk (groin) was active at shootaround ahead of Thursday's game versus the Rockets, Brenden Nunes of KHTK Sactown Sports 1140 reports.

The Sacramento Kings edged out the Houston Rockets with a final score of 132-127 during last night’s thrilling matchup. DeMar DeRozan was the standout performer for the Kings and led the team to a much-needed victory.

DeMar DeRozan scored 31 points, while Malik Monk added 28 and nine assists as Sacramento Kings beat the Houston Rockets 132-127. Behind by 16 points midway through the third quarter, the Rockets charged back to take a 91-90 lead early in the fourth.

The Kings are expected to be active on the trade market. Brooklyn Nets wing Cameron Johnson has emerged as their primary target, although other teams, like the Los Angeles Lakers, Indiana Pacers, Golden State Warriors, and Oklahoma City Thunder are all expected to be in the running for him.