UK All American Malik Monk is now a part of the Charlotte Hornets. Monk signed last night for a reported $15.72 million through the 2020-2021 season.
Under the terms of the NBA Players Union contract Monk will be guaranteed two years of compensation totaling about $5 million.
Monk, who was drafted 11th by the Hornets, averaged 19.8 ppg for the Wildcats last season. Monk made himself known nationally when he went off for 47 points in a nationally televised game against the eventual national champion North Carolina Tar Heels.