Keon Ellis News, Rumors, Updates - Brooklyn Nets

Role evaporates in victory Ellis notched one point (0-1 FG, 1-2 FT), two rebounds and one steal across 10 minutes during Wednesday's 114-104 win over the Hornets.

Impact After starting the first three games of the season, Ellis has since come off the bench in five straight games, culminating in a 10-minute performance Wednesday. It appears as though Brooklyn is already leaning into its youth, meaning Eliis' time as a standard league asset has come and gone, at least for now.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Headed to bench Ellis will come off the bench in Tuesday's meeting with the Celtics, C.J. Holmes of the New York Daily News reports.

Impact The Nets have gone 0-3 to start the season, so head coach Jodi Fernandez will shuffle his starting lineup, sending Ellis to the second unit. As a reserve last season, Ellis averaged 6.0 points and 1.1 steals in 19.3 minutes per game.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Extends streak with multiple swipes Ellis registered nine points (4-4 FG, 1-1 3Pt), one rebound, three assists, one block and four steals in 23 minutes during Sunday's 136-109 loss to Indiana.

Impact Ellis continues to make a big impact on the defensive end of the floor, having now picked up multiple steals in three straight games to open the season. The expectation is that rookie first-rounder Mikel Brown is eventually going to overtake Ellis for a starting spot in the backcourt once Brown's restrictions are lifted, but Ellis should continue to deliver low-end fantasy numbers until that change is implemented.

OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Big workload in opener Ellis accumulated seven points (3-7 FG, 1-3 3Pt), two rebounds, four assists, one block and two steals across 34 minutes during Wednesday's 110-103 loss to the Hornets.

Impact With Brooklyn opting to ease rookie first-rounder Mikel Brown into the NBA fray, Ellis is operating as the team's starting shooting guard in the interim. Given Wednesday's workload, Ellis is worth keeping tabs on in fantasy leagues for his ability to supply treys and steals when given significant minutes.

OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Knocks down three triples in preseason win Ellis finished with 15 points (4-7 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 4-5 FT) and a rebound across 21 minutes in Monday's 131-122 preseason win over the Wizards.

Impact Ellis delivered an efficient offensive performance, connecting on three of his four attempts from beyond the arc and being one of four Brooklyn players who scored at least 15 points. He didn't record an assist, steal or block, making this a relatively scoring-dependent fantasy showing. However, his perimeter shooting helped Brooklyn maintain its offensive momentum, and he committed no turnovers during his 21-minute appearance. Ellis' ability to space the floor remains an important component of his potential rotation role.

OCTOBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet in spot start Eliis finished with just five points (2-3 FG, 1-2 3Pt) in 12 minutes during Tuesday's 124-90 preseason victory over Charlotte.

Impact With projected starter Mikel Brown sidelined due to a minor ankle injury, Ellis was inserted into the starting lineup. Despite the opportunity, Ellis failed to produce anything of note, particularly on the defensive end of the floor. Assuming Brown gets back on the court in the near future, Ellis will likely shift back to a bench role to begin the season. At best, he should be considered a last-round flyer for anyone needing steals.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Starting sans Brown Ellis is starting Tuesday's preseason opener against the Hornets, C.J. Holmes of the New York Daily News reports.

Impact The veteran swingman is getting the nod in the absence of rookie Mikel Brown (ankle) on Tuesday. Ellis could be ticketed for a bench role once Brooklyn is healthy, though.

OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Nets Offseason Signings Earn Grades, Potential Impact Keon Ellis and Day'Ron Sharpe earned strong reviews from ESPN's Zach Kram after signing their respective offseason deals with the Brooklyn N...

JULY 29 • SI.COM

What Moritz Wagner Brings to the Brooklyn Nets A day after signing guard Keon Ellis to a deal, the Brooklyn Nets added another free agent to their roster. They signed former Orlando Magic...

JULY 1 • SI.COM

Report: The Cleveland Cavaliers Lose Keon Ellis to the Brooklyn Nets The Cleveland Cavaliers' depth took a hit on Tuesday, as Keon Ellis reportedly left the team to play for the Brooklyn Nets. The Nets reporte...

JULY 1 • SI.COM

Former Alabama guard Keon Ellis earns major raise in free agency deal with Brooklyn Nets Former Alabama guard Keon Ellis is an undrafted free agent success story. He's also one of Nate Oats' most impressive evaluations. Ellis cam...

JULY 1 • BAMAHAMMER.COM

Cavaliers are desperate for LeBron James after major free agency loss After Dean Wade and Keon Ellis left the Cleveland Cavaliers early in free agency, a reunion with LeBron James became that much more critical...

JULY 1 • KINGJAMESGOSPEL.COM

Rivals pick apart Cavaliers roster as Cleveland does nothing on Free Agency Day 1 Dean Wade and Keon Ellis signed with new teams during the first hours of free agency, while the Cleveland Cavaliers stayed silent and lost t...

JULY 1 • KINGJAMESGOSPEL.COM

Lakers whiffing on Keon Ellis a reminder of the price of Rob Pelinka's mistakes The Los Angeles Lakers have missed out on Keon Ellis in free agency. It's yet another example of how mismanaging assets is costly.

JULY 1 • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

Reports: Keon Ellis to sign two-year deal with Nets Multiple news outlets reported that Keon Ellis, a four-year veteran shooting guard, will sign with the Nets for two years and $18 million.

JULY 1 • NBA.COM

Nets' Keon Ellis signing spares Lakers from making an expensive mistake $9 million per year is way too much to be paying Keon Ellis.

JULY 1 • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

Keon Ellis Agrees to Two-Year Deal with the Brooklyn Nets The Brooklyn Nets continued to reshape their roster in free agency by agreeing to a two-year, $18 million guaranteed contract with 26-year-o...

JULY 1 • SI.COM

Inks deal with Brooklyn Ellis agreed to a two-year, $18 million deal with Brooklyn on Tuesday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

Impact Ellis will head to Brooklyn after spending the 2025-26 season with Sacramento and Cleveland. Across 72 regular-season appearances (11 starts), the Alabama product averaged 6.7 points, 1.9 rebounds, 1.2 steals and 1.0 assists while shooting 44.0 percent from the field and 36.3 percent from beyond the arc in 20.5 minutes per contest. The 26-year-old might not operate as a full-time starter, but Ellis should have a chance to carve out a significant role for a Nets team continuing its rebuild after already acquiring veteran forward Julius Randle this offseason.

JULY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Suns unable to add pair of defensive standouts to roster after getting business done early The Suns can't currently add newly available Jonathan Isaac and Keon Ellis to their roster.

JUNE 28 • VALLEYOFTHESUNS.COM

Dean Wade has Cavaliers fans divided, but his free agent fate should be clear The Cleveland Cavaliers have two rotation-level wings hitting unrestricted free agency this summer in Dean Wade and Keon Ellis. Based on rec...

JUNE 9 • KINGJAMESGOSPEL.COM

Dream Suns free agent target will soon hit the open market Keon Ellis looks likely to hit the open market this offseason and the Suns need to pounce.

JUNE 8 • VALLEYOFTHESUNS.COM

Cavaliers swing door wide open for Warriors to land ideal free agent target Cleveland Cavaliers guard Keon Ellis already appears destined to depart the franchise this offseason, swinging the door wide open for the Go...

JUNE 8 • BLUEMANHOOP.COM

Keon Ellis chase looks better for Nuggets after Cavs telling move The Nuggets need to be looking at Keon Ellis as a replacement for Tim Hardaway Jr. They may have an easier path now.

JUNE 6 • NUGGLOVE.COM

Lakers finally have clear path to Keon Ellis move they should've made in-season If the Los Angeles Lakers are hoping to improve the depth in the backcourt, then Keon Ellis would be a smart and suddenly affordable option.

MAY 27 • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

Sixers Could Benefit From Cavaliers' Shortcomings in Free Agency The Cavaliers' unrestricted free agents Dean Wade and Keon Ellis would be quality additions to the Sixers in free agency.

MAY 27 • SI.COM

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