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The Brooklyn Nets are heading into next season with a fairly different roster. Brooklyn added two-time All-NBA forward Julius Randle, Keon Ellis and Moe Wagner to a team that was previously lacking veteran experience.

New York Knicks News / EssentiallySports / July 14

'Trying to Find a House': NBA Star Reveals Harsh New York Reality After Signing $18 Million Deal

Welcome to New York, where even an $18 million NBA contract doesn’t guarantee a dream home. For Keon Ellis, the biggest adjustment after joining the Nets isn’t about the team, but finding enough living space.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / July 12

NBA Notes: Lakers, Austin Reaves, Nets, Keon Ellis, Magic

The Lakers have formally re-signed Austin Reaves, locking up one of the franchise’s biggest offseason priorities after agreeing to terms on a new deal late last month.

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Brooklyn Nets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 11

Nets first-round pick mired in eye-opening offensive slump at Summer League

Drake Powell is trying to prove his worth as a Brooklyn Nets building block entering his sophomore season. His performance at NBA Summer League isn’t helping his case.

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Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / July 2

Keon Ellis Deal Could be Steal for Brooklyn Nets

The Brooklyn Nets have made some intriguing moves this offseason, and one of their latest signings could be a steal. After free agency officially started on Tuesday night, the NBA wasn’t quite as chaotic as it once was when the clock struck midnight.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / June 30

Contract Details: Ellis, Porzingis, R. Williams

Keon Ellis‘ new two-year, $18MM contract with the Nets will include both a player option and a team option, according to reporting from Fred Katz and Mike Vorkunov of The Athletic (Twitter link).

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / June 30

Nets signing former Cavs wing Keon Ellis to two-year contract

The Nets have added one of the better perimeter defenders available in free agency. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, Brooklyn has agreed to a two-year, $18 million contract with wing Keon Ellis.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / June 30

Nets to sign Keon Ellis to two-year contract

The Nets plan to sign free agent wing Keon Ellis to a two-year, $18MM contract, sources tell Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link). Charania refers to the second year deal as a “mutual option,” but says it’s fully guaranteed (Twitter link).

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / June 19

Cleveland Cavaliers Shouldn’t Rush To Extend These 2 Players This Offseason

The NBA offseason is now about a week old, with the New York Knicks celebrating their title in the streets today. The NBA Draft is also under a week away, as it starts on Tuesday, June 23rd, and free agency will start at the end of June also.

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The 25 best NBA players to never play in college

Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.

Denver Nuggets News / Denver Nuggets on SI / May 26

Three Under-the-Radar Free Agents the Nuggets Should Target

The Denver Nuggets are in a tight financial position this offseason. Still, they are heading into the summer with just nine players under contract, meaning they will have to fill out their roster with inexpensive options.

NBA News / Sacramento Kings on SI / May 22

Keon Ellis' Limited Cleveland Role Rewrites Kings 2025-26 Season Story

The Sacramento Kings had a disappointing 2025-26 season for a multitude of reasons, but near or at the top of the list was how they handled Keon Ellis' situation from the offseason to the trade deadline.

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Keon Ellis staying ready bodes well after key Game 1 injury to Cavs wing vs. Pistons

The Cleveland Cavaliers dealt with a tough break on Tuesday, as Sam Merrill exited the game seven minutes into his shift with a left hamstring injury and didn’t return.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Total Pro Sports / March 10

Keon Ellis Keeps It Real With Hilarious Reaction to His Blunt Postgame Interview

The Cleveland Cavaliers picked up a solid 115–101 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday night, but one of the most entertaining moments from the game came afterward.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / February 27

Cavs’ Keon Ellis listed as day-to-day with finger injury

The Cavaliers’ injury report continues to grow. Guard Keon Ellis has been diagnosed with a non-displaced volar plate avulsion of his left index finger.

Sacramento Kings News / Larry Brown Sports / February 1

Keon Ellis expresses displeasure about being traded by the Kings

Keon Ellis does not sound too pleased about being sent packing by the Sacramento Kings. The veteran guard Ellis was traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday night as part of a surprising move for forward De’Andre Hunter (full details here).

NBA News / Lakers Nation / February 1

NBA Trade Rumors: Lakers Targets Keon Ellis & De’Andre Hunter Swapped In Kings-Cavaliers Deal

The rumor mill has been churning as normal in the NBA, but there had been a surprising lack of actual trades made ahead of Thursday’s deadline. One of the biggest rumors, though, was the connection between the Los Angeles Lakers and Cleveland Cavaliers, who had reportedly been discussing a deal surrounding De’Andre Hunter.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / January 31

Instant Reaction to Kings Trading Keon Ellis to Cavaliers

In what is the biggest trade in an otherwise quiet deadline, the Sacramento Kings have traded Keon Ellis and Dennis Schröder to the Cleveland Cavaliers for De’Andre Hunter.

Sacramento Kings News / Hoops Rumors / January 31

Cavs, Kings Discussing Deal Involving Hunter, Ellis

The Cavaliers and Kings have discussed the framework of a deal involving forward De’Andre Hunter and guard Keon Ellis, Michael Scotto of Hoops Hype reports.

NBA News / Yardbarker / January 31

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Sacramento Kings News / Hoops Rumors / January 30

Keon Ellis Trade Talks Intensify, Cavs Among Suitors

Since Marc Stein reported over the weekend that Keon Ellis appears to be the player most likely to be moved at the February 5 deadline, trade talks involving the Kings guard have only intensified, Stein and his colleague Jake Fischer said on Friday (Twitter link).

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / January 27

Two Keon Ellis Trades The Kings Must Consider

The story between Keon Ellis and the Sacramento Kings has been the talk of the NBA world, despite Ellis being nowhere close to a star player. This is no offense to Keon, who is a very solid player, but I can’t remember a time when a player of Keon’s stature brought on this much discourse.

Sacramento Kings News / NBA Analysis Network / January 26

The Lakers, Warriors, and Raptors all want Keon Ellis. At 12-35, Sacramento should take the call

The Sacramento Kings are 12-35. Multiple contenders are interested in trading a first-round pick for Keon Ellis. At this point in the season, that’s the kind of deal Sacramento should be making.

Sacramento Kings News / Hoops Wire / January 26

Kings seeking first-round pick for Keon Ellis

Keon Ellis has moved to the front of Sacramento’s trade line. According to Marc Stein of The Stein Line, the Kings guard is widely viewed around the NBA as one of the most likely players to be moved before the February 5 deadline.

NBA News / Dallas Hoops Journal / January 8

Los Angeles Lakers Trade Proposal Lands Keon Ellis From Sacramento Kings

An NBA trade proposal sending Keon Ellis from the Sacramento Kings to the Los Angeles Lakers has been created. NBA writer Zach Kram of ESPN created the

Sacramento Kings News / Hoops Wire / December 19

Kings’ Keon Ellis emerges as Lakers target, but price may be steep

The Lakers are sniffing around the trade market for help on the perimeter, and one name that keeps coming up is Kings guard Keon Ellis. According to Dan Woike of The Athletic, league sources believe Sacramento’s current asking price for Ellis sits at a protected first-round pick.

Sacramento Kings News / Hoops Rumors / December 19

Evaluators Split On Keon Ellis’ Value

Within a look at potential Lakers trade targets, Dan Woike of The Athletic reports that league sources believe the current asking price for Kings guard Keon Ellis is a protected first-round pick.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / November 26

Familiar Trade Partner Reportedly Interested in Kings G Keon Ellis

The Sacramento Kings are 5-13 through their first 18 games of the 2025-26 season, and despite winning their last two to build their first winning streak of the season, there is not much optimism around the franchise.

Sacramento Kings News / Yardbarker / November 10

Keon Ellis can't get on the court for defense-less Kings

Based on advanced stats, Ellis is one of the most valuable defensive players on the Kings.

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Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / June 29, 2025

Kings Surprisingly Pick Up Keon Ellis' Team Option

One of the key variables for Sacramento’s offseason has been resolved. The Kings decided to exercise their team option on Keon Ellis, locking him in at