Keon Ellis News, Rumors, Updates - Cleveland Cavaliers

Ruled out Friday Ellis (knee) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Wizards.

Impact Ellis is dealing with left knee soreness and will miss his first game due to an injury this season. His next opportunity to play will come Sunday against Portland. With the 26-year-old guard unavailable, Malik Monk and Dennis Schroder are candidates for a slight bump in minutes.

JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Pops up on injury report Ellis (knee) is questionable for Friday's game against the Wizards.

Impact The Kings are listing Ellis as a late addition due to left knee soreness, which is a bad sign for his chances of playing Friday. The guard's playing time has fluctuated all year long, but Nique Clifford, Malik Monk and Dennis Schroder could all be more involved if Ellis is sidelined.

JANUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Bucks' next potential shakeup worsens problem already crippling them The Milwaukee Bucks are rumored to be looking at trade for Malik Monk and Keon Ellis, which would cause more issues in the size department.

JANUARY 16 • BEHINDTHEBUCKPASS.COM

Kings Face Harsh Reality With Big Keon Ellis Decision Do the Sacramento Kings need to trade Keon Ellis before they lose him in the offseason for nothing?

JANUARY 13 • SI.COM

Coming off bench Sunday Ellis is not in the Kings' starting lineup against the Rockets on Sunday, Lachard Binkley of SI.com reports.

Impact Ellis started in Friday's loss to the Warriors, though he logged just five points, two rebounds, one assist, one steal and one block over 25 minutes. He'll revert to a bench role Sunday while Precious Achiuwa enters the Kings' starting five.

JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Two things will keep Keon Ellis on the Kings (and he's earned both) The Sacramento Kings have yet to make a firm decision on the future of Keon Ellis, but it will take more money and more respect to keep him.

JANUARY 11 • AROYALPAIN.COM

Starting Friday Ellis will start against the Warriors on Friday, Brenden Nunes of KHTK Sactown Sports 1140 reports.

Impact Ellis will get the starting nod against Golden State after coming off the bench in each of the Kings' last five games. As a result, Precious Achiuwa will slide to the second unit. Ellis has started four games so far this season, during which he has averaged 7.8 points and 1.3 steals in 21.8 minutes per contest.

JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Celtics could scam NBA laughing stock if latest rumor is true If the Kings are really shopping Keon Ellis, the Celtics should see what their asking price is. It is the Kings, after all.

JANUARY 7 • HARDWOODHOUDINI.COM

Lakers open to trading Dalton Knecht for Kings' Keon Ellis | Sporting News Los Angeles continues to be mentioned as a potential landing spot for Ellis.

JANUARY 7 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Not listed on injury report Ellis (thumb) isn't listed on the injury report for Tuesday's game against the Mavericks.

Impact Ellis sustained a left thumb injury in Sunday's loss to Milwaukee but is set to play Tuesday. In his three outings prior to Sunday's contest, the 25-year-old guard averaged 10.7 points and 2.3 rebounds in 26.7 minutes per game. However, he'll likely see a decline in playing time with Zach LaVine back in action.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Kings' injury curse continues as a pair of players leave loss to Bucks The Sacramento Kings lost both Keegan Murray and Keon Ellis to injury while losing the game to the Milwaukee Bucks.

JANUARY 5 • AROYALPAIN.COM

Kings take on the Mavericks on 5-game skid

Sacramento looks to break its five-game skid when the Sacramento Kings play Dallas

JANUARY 5 • Associated Press

Won't return vs. Milwaukee Ellis won't return to Sunday's game against the Bucks due to a left thumb injury, James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento reports.

Impact Ellis logged just five minutes before picking up the thumb injury, and he'll finish with zero points (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt) and two rebounds. His next opportunity to suit up will come Tuesday against Dallas.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

New year, new Keon Ellis (and Doug Christie should pay attention) Keon Ellis has played two great games for the Sacramento Kings in 2026, which will hopefully change Doug Christie's mind about him.

JANUARY 5 • AROYALPAIN.COM

Booker scores 20 in 1st quarter, finishes with 33 as Suns rout Kings 129-102

Devin Booker scored 33 points, 20 in the first quarter, and the Phoenix Suns pulled away in the second half for a 129-102 victory over the struggling Sacramento Kings on Friday nig...

JANUARY 3 • Associated Press

Keon Ellis had the kind of game the Kings need now (and in the future) Keon Ellis showed up for the Sacramento Kings against the Celtics, having one of his better games this season.

JANUARY 2 • AROYALPAIN.COM

Brown scores 29 points and Celtics pull away in 4th quarter for 120-106 win over Kings

Jaylen Brown had 29 points and 10 rebounds, and the Boston Celtics pulled away down the stretch to beat the Sacramento Kings 120-106

JANUARY 2 • Associated Press

NBA insider throws cold water on Lakers trading for Keon Ellis The Lakers want defensive help, but a first-round pick for Keon Ellis may be a step too far.

DECEMBER 31, 2025 • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

Moving to bench Tuesday Ellis won't start against the Clippers on Tuesday, James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento reports.

Impact With Keegan Murray (calf) returning to action, Ellis will slide to the second unit. In eight appearances off the bench this month, the 25-year-old has averaged 3.0 points, 1.4 rebounds and 1.4 steals in 16.3 minutes per contest.

DECEMBER 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Keon Ellis got an unlikely start (and won the game for the Kings) Doug Christie caught everyone off guard and added Keon Ellis to the Sacramento Kings' starting lineup, a move that paid off in a big way.

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • AROYALPAIN.COM

Scores season-high 21 points Ellis registered 21 points (8-15 FG, 5-10 3Pt), one rebound, two blocks and three steals in 32 minutes during Saturday's 113-107 win over the Mavericks.

Impact Ellis moved into the starting lineup for just the third time this season, casually dropping a season-high 21 points, including five three-pointers. While this was certainly an encouraging performance, it should be noted that Ellis had played a total of just 23 minutes in the previous three games, failing to score in all three. Managers could consider grabbing him, just in case this role sticks moving forward, keeping in mind he plays for Sacramento, where apparently, no one is safe.

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

What a NIGHT for Keon Ellis! | Highlights vs. Dallas 12.27.25

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Lakers trade target erupts in return to starting lineup | Sporting News The Lakers may have to pay more for Keon Ellis as his trade value rises.

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Deadspin | Keon Ellis' season-best 21 points key for Kings' victory vs. Mavericks Deadspin | Keon Ellis' season-best 21 points key for Kings' victory vs. Mavericks

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • DEADSPIN.COM

Keon Ellis, Russell Westbrook & Coach Christie | Postgame Interviews 12.27.25

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • YOUTUBE

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Kings take on the Mavericks on 5-game skid

Booker scores 20 in 1st quarter, finishes with 33 as Suns rout Kings 129-102

Brown scores 29 points and Celtics pull away in 4th quarter for 120-106 win over Kings