Keon Ellis News, Rumors, Updates - Sacramento Kings

Keon Ellis cannot grow without the one thing the Kings won't give him If the Sacramento Kings don't give Keon Ellis minutes, he's never going to grow into the elite 3&D player they need him to be.

1 DAY AGO • AROYALPAIN.COM

Blazers can bolster defensive identity with perfect Kings trade target Sacramento Kings guard Keon Ellis would be a perfect fit for the Portland Trail Blazers' defensive identity.

2 DAYS AGO • RIPCITYPROJECT.COM

Held to nine minutes Ellis produced zero points (0-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt), two rebounds and one block across nine minutes during Sunday's 125-124 overtime victory over the Rockets.

Impact After playing above 30 minutes on Dec. 11 and Dec. 18, Ellis has now seen 10 or fewer minutes in two straight games. With such a volatile role, he remains off the fantasy radar in standard formats. A change of scenery could do him some good at this point.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Report: Lakers 'kicking the tires' on Kings' Keon Ellis | Sporting News The third-year guard has shot 41.8% from deep in his career.

6 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

The perfect Knicks trade target nobody is talking about Few people are discussing Keon Ellis as a potential New York Knicks trade target, but he would be perfect.

DECEMBER 17 • DAILYKNICKS.COM

Zach LaVine is injured with three solid options to replace him on the bench With Zach LaVine on the injured list, the Sacramento Kings need to look to Nique Clifford, Devin Carter, and Keon Ellis for coverage.

DECEMBER 16 • AROYALPAIN.COM

Doug Christie leaves two difference making players on the bench and loses again No one can effectively explain why Doug Christie keeps leaving Keon Ellis and Devin Carter on the bench for Sacramento Kings' games.

DECEMBER 15 • AROYALPAIN.COM

Cleared to face MIN Ellis (wrist) is available for Sunday's game against Minnesota.

Impact Ellis was previously listed as questionable for the contest due to right wrist soreness. In 24 games this season, Ellis is averaging 5.3 points and 1.2 steals across 17 minutes.

DECEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

A California rival may be on the lookout for Kings' Keon Ellis this trade season The Los Angeles Lakers might be interested in talking to the Sacramento Kings about Keon Ellis, which could be big for the young player.

DECEMBER 14 • AROYALPAIN.COM

Questionable to face Minnesota Ellis (wrist) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game versus the Timberwolves.

Impact Ellis is dealing with right wrist soreness and is in danger of missing his first game due to an injury this season. If the 25-year-old guard is ruled out, Malik Monk and Nique Clifford are candidates for increased playing time. Ellis has seen inconsistent run of late, averaging 2.8 points, 1.0 steals and 1.0 assists in 16.2 minutes per contest over his last five outings.

DECEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Keon Ellis stepped on the court and proved why the Kings need him Sacramento Kings injuries meant players like Keon Ellis got more minutes against the Denver Nuggets, making good use of them.

DECEMBER 12 • AROYALPAIN.COM

Strong line in loss Ellis posted eight points (3-9 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 1-3 FT), two rebounds, four assists, one block and four steals in 31 minutes during Thursday's 136-105 loss to Denver.

Impact This game was over in a hurry, allowing Ellis to see some extra run in garbage time. Zach LaVine (thumb) also missed this contest, creating an opportunity for Ellis in what's been a frustrating campaign for him due to a lack of involvement.

DECEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Keon Ellis & Nique Clifford | Shootaround Interviews 12.11.25

DECEMBER 11 • YOUTUBE

Logs nine minutes in win Ellis amassed three points (1-3 FG, 1-2 3Pt), one rebound, one block and one steal across nine minutes during Saturday's 127-111 victory over the Heat.

Impact Ellis saw single-digit minutes for the third time in Sacramento's last four games, though he still chipped in on the defensive end during his limited run. The fourth-year guard has seen inconsistent playing time of late, logging at least 10 minutes in just two of his last six games. During that span, he has averaged 1.8 points while shooting 21.4 percent from the field in 11.7 minutes per contest.

DECEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Nique Clifford isn't the steal of the draft (and it's the Kings' fault) The Sacramento Kings are dropping the ball on Nique Clifford's development, putting him in the same bad cycle as Keon Ellis and Devin Carter...

DECEMBER 5 • AROYALPAIN.COM

Lakers may struggle to acquire the underrated defensive stopper they desperately need The Sacramento Kings are already receiving a ton of calls for Keon Ellis.

DECEMBER 1 • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

Kings seem intent on trading one player (and someone needs to stop them) The Sacramento Kings are reportedly looking at trading Keon Ellis, likely for a player similar to Keon Ellis.

NOVEMBER 28 • AROYALPAIN.COM

Bucks must steal forgotten King in any Zach LaVine trade The Milwaukee Bucks reportedly have interest in trading for former NBA All-Star Zach LaVine, but they should have eyes on Keon Ellis as well...

NOVEMBER 26 • BEHINDTHEBUCKPASS.COM

Kings' biggest trade value is not who fans would expect or want As the Sacramento Kings prepare to make some big moves, fans will have to come to terms with the departure of Keon Ellis.

NOVEMBER 24 • AROYALPAIN.COM

Back to bench Ellis will come off the bench Wednesday against the Thunder.

Impact Ellis drew a spot start Sunday but failed to do much with the opportunity, finishing with two points and one rebound in 15 minutes. He'll retreat to a bench role Wednesday with Precious Achiuwa slotting back in as the starting power forward.

NOVEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Sunday Ellis will start Sunday's game against the Spurs, Matt George of ABC 10 Sacramento reports.

Impact The 25-year-old guard will get the starting nod for just the second time this season, pushing Precious Achiuwa to the bench. Over his last five outings, Ellis has averaged 8.0 points and 1.4 steals while shooting 48.0 percent from three-point range in 18.2 minutes per contest.

NOVEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Keon Ellis got the minutes and gave Kings' fans exactly what they asked for Despite another heartbreaking loss for the Sacramento Kings, Keon Ellis finally got real minutes and delivered a good game.

NOVEMBER 15 • AROYALPAIN.COM

Improved performance in loss Ellis logged 20 points (7-14 FG, 6-11 3Pt), one assist and two steals in 31 minutes during Wednesday's 133-100 loss to Atlanta.

Impact Ellis finally found some rhythm on the offensive end, scoring a season-high 20 points. With Zach LaVine (thigh) and Malik Monk (ankle) both sidelined, it was Ellis who took full advantage. While this was an encouraging performance, we would need to see much more of this before declaring him a sustainable fantasy asset.

NOVEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 13 • YOUTUBE

Jalen Johnson's double-double leads Hawks past Kings 133-100

Jalen Johnson had 24 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists as the Atlanta Hawks routed the slumping Sacramento Kings 133-100

NOVEMBER 13 • Associated Press

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Jalen Johnson's double-double leads Hawks past Kings 133-100