Charlotte's injury report is filled with big names, leaving a clear choice for the matchup of the game. The Hornets may have just 14 wins on the season but have one of the most dynamic scorers in the league on their team in LaMelo Ball.

Kings guard Malik Monk had 13 points on 6-11 shooting in Friday's loss, sharing some harsh words after the game. Monk was brutally honest about getting blown out at home by their division rival. "We can't get punked like that at home," Monk said. "That can't happen again."

Many fans have called for the Kings to move Keon Ellis into the starting lineup, replacing either Monk or LaVine. Through 11 starts this season, Ellis is averaging 10.5 points and 2.3 steals while shooting an impressive 45.3% from beyond the arc.

The Sacramento Kings have had an up and down season thus far, but Malik Monk has been a bright spot for them. Sacramento has gone through a ton of changes this season. It started in late December ...

It's almost time for the ball to be thrown up in the air between the Charlotte Hornets (14-41) and Sacramento Kings (28-28). A few moments ago, both teams revealed their starting lineups for tonight's game.

With De'Aaron Fox gone, Malik Monk spoke to NBC Sports California's Tristi Rodriguez about his readiness to take on more responsibility as the face of the Sacramento Kings' franchise.