USC's Boogie Ellis competes in the 3-point contest during the 2024 State Farm College Slam Dunk & 3-Point Championships at GCU in Phoenix on April 4, 2024. Joe Rondone/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK

Sacramento Kings Reportedly Release Talented 3-Point Shooter

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated Oct 18, 2024 2:05 PM ET

On Thursday evening, the Sacramento Kings played their final preseason game when they faced off against the Los Angeles Clippers.

The Kings lost by a score of 113-91 to finish the preseason with an 0-5 record.

After the loss, Michael Scotto of HoopsHype reported that the Kings will waive rookie Boogie Ellis.

Via Scotto: "The Sacramento Kings are waiving guard Boogie Ellis, league sources told @hoopshype. Ellis averaged 9.0 points in 12.8 minutes during the preseason, while shooting 39% from 3-point range and playing capable defense. During eight Summer League games, he shot 47% from 3-point range"

The Sacramento Kings are waiving guard Boogie Ellis, league sources told @hoopshype. Ellis averaged 9.0 points in 12.8 minutes during the preseason, while shooting 39% from 3-point range and playing capable defense. During eight Summer League games, he shot 47% from 3-point range pic.twitter.com/Skxdan1zCx
— Michael Scotto (@MikeAScotto) October 18, 2024

Ellis played five seasons of college basketball for Memphis and USC.

He finished this past year with averages of 16.5 points, 3.5 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.4 steals per contest while shooting 42.7% from the field and 41.8% from the three-point range in 29 games.

This article first appeared on Fastbreak on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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