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MARCH 26 • YOUTUBE

Starting Wednesday Ellis will start Wednesday versus the Heat, Spencer Davies of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Impact Ellis is getting a spot-start with Dean Wade (ankle) unavailable, and it'll be Donovan Mitchell, James Harden, Sam Merrill and Evan Mobley joining him in the first unit for Wednesday's game. As a starter this season, Ellis has averaged 7.7 points, 1.6 triples, 1.0 steals and 1.0 blocks per game.

MARCH 25 • ROTOWIRE

Reduced role continues Ellis supplied two points (1-1 FG), three rebounds, one block and one steal in 20 minutes during Tuesday's 136-131 win over Orlando.

Impact Ellis played fewer than 25 minutes for the third time in the past four games, resulting in limited production on both ends of the floor. Despite his defensive upside, Ellis has now recorded just eight combined steals and blocks in his past five games, while also failing to score more than eight points in any one appearance. At best, he should be viewed as a defensive streaming option.

MARCH 25 • ROTOWIRE

Won't start Tuesday Ellis won't start against the Bucks on Tuesday.

Impact With Sam Merrill (hamstring) back in the lineup following a two-game absence, Ellis will slide to the second unit. In five appearances off the bench this month, the 26-year-old has averaged 10.0 points, 3.2 rebounds, 1.6 steals and 1.6 blocks in 27.8 minutes per tilt.

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Friday Ellis is in the Cavaliers' starting lineup against the Mavericks on Friday, Ethan Sands of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Impact Ellis will enter Friday's starting lineup for the sixth time this season (and first since Jan. 9) due to the absence of Sam Merrill (hamstring). Ellis had a strong performance off the bench against the Magic on Wednesday, finishing with 20 points, four rebounds, one assist, one block, one steal and five three-pointers over 31 minutes in a 128-122 loss.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 20 points with five treys Ellis finished with 20 points (6-9 FG, 5-8 3Pt, 3-4 FT), four rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal in 31 minutes during Wednesday's 128-122 loss to the Magic.

Impact Ellis has been scorching over the past two games, converting 61.1 percent of his shot attempts to go with averages of 19.5 points, 2.5 rebounds, 4.5 triples and 1.0 steals per game. He won't stay this hot for long, but he's worth a look in deep leagues if you need some points and triples.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 12 • YOUTUBE

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MARCH 12 • Associated Press

Delivers 19 points off bench Ellis totaled 19 points (5-9 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 5-7 FT), two rebounds and one steal in 26 minutes during Monday's 115-101 win over the 76ers.

Impact Ellis was instrumental off the bench in this one and finished second on the team in scoring behind James Harden's 21-point night. This was an unexpected outburst from Ellis, who'd been held to 11 total points in his previous three appearances combined. Despite an impressive performance Monday, he's been unable to consistently product for Cleveland, as he's been held to single figures in eight of his last 10 outings.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 10 • Associated Press

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MARCH 6 • KINGJAMESGOSPEL.COM

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MARCH 3 • KINGJAMESGOSPEL.COM

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MARCH 3 • KINGJAMESGOSPEL.COM

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MARCH 3 • KINGJAMESGOSPEL.COM

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MARCH 2 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

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MARCH 2 • KINGJAMESGOSPEL.COM

Available to play Sunday Ellis (finger) is listed as available for Sunday's game against the Nets.

Impact Ellis has been cleared to return after missing one game with a left index finger fracture. While James Harden (thumb) is also expected to return to the lineup Sunday, Ellis should still see a healthy workload in a backcourt that remains without Donovan Mitchell (groin).

MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Sunday Ellis (finger) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Nets.

Impact Ellis is in danger of missing a second consecutive contest due to a left index finger fracture. However, if he's cleared to suit up, the 26-year-old guard would likely see increased minutes due to Donovan Mitchell (groin) being sidelined. Over his last five outings, Ellis has averaged 7.6 points, 2.4 rebounds, 2.0 assists 1.4 steals and 1.0 blocks in 22.4 minutes per contest.

FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

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FEBRUARY 28 • Associated Press

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

Impact Ellis was initially listed as questionable for Friday's contest, though he'll be held out due to a left index finger fracture. His next opportunity to play will come Sunday against the Nets. With the 26-year-old guard joining Donovan Mitchell (groin) and James Harden (thumb) on the sidelines, Sam Merrill, Dennis Schroder and Craig Porter are likely to see increased playing time, while Tyrese Proctor could enter the rotation.

FEBRUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Added to injury report Ellis is questionable for Friday's game against Detroit due to a left index finger fracture.

Impact Ellis presumably suffered the injury at some point during Wednesday's game against Milwaukee, though it appears he plans to try to play through the fracture. He'll likely test the injury during shootaround and pre-game warmups to see if he's able to suit up for Friday.

FEBRUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Steps up off bench Wednesday Ellis contributed 14 points (5-9 FG, 4-8 3Pt), four rebounds, three assists, one block and two steals over 29 minutes during Wednesday's 118-116 loss to the Bucks.

Impact Ellis took advantage of the absences of Donovan Mitchell (groin) and James Harden (thumb). Ellis is carving out a more stable role in Cleveland than he was in Sacramento, averaging 6.4 points, 2.8 rebounds, 1.9 assists, 1.6 steals and 1.0 blocks in 21.6 minutes per contest in nine games for the Cavaliers.

FEBRUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

It took Cavaliers just seven games to do what the Kings never could for Keon Ellis The Cleveland Cavaliers have made their new two-way force a regular in the rotation.

FEBRUARY 24 • KINGJAMESGOSPEL.COM

Fares well off bench Ellis racked up nine points (4-7 FG, 1-4 3Pt), one rebound, three assists and two steals across 23 minutes during Sunday's 121-113 loss to Oklahoma City.

Impact Ellis made a strong impact off the bench and continues to play a key role for the second unit. Since joining Cleveland via trade, Ellis has averaged 21.4 minutes across five appearances with 5.7 points, 3.0 rebounds, 1.9 assists, 1.7 steals and 1.0 three-pointers.

FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

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FEBRUARY 23 • KINGJAMESGOSPEL.COM

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Desmond Bane scores 35 points to help the Magic beat the Cavaliers 128-122

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