Many fans recognize the Sacramento Kings The guard room is loaded, largely due to the emergence of Keon Ellis. The Kings have assembled a backcourt rotation of De’Aaron Fox, Malik Monk, Keon Ellis, Kevin Huerter, Devin Carter and Jordan McLaughlin, one of the most complete groups possible.
With so many talented guards, Sacramento could ship one to shore up one of its weakest positions.
Bleacher Report Greg Swartz list the top three realistic trade targets for each NBA team, suggesting Milwaukee Bucks I should watch Keon Ellis.
If Ellis were to fall out of the rotation, he would be an ideal trade target for a number of teams thanks to his three-point shooting, defense, dynamism and $2.1 million salary.
– Greg Swartz, B/R
Ellis, 24, was signed to a standard contract by Sacramento last season after playing on a two-way deal, and his presence in the Kings’ lineup has been unmatched.
In 21 regular-season starts, Ellis averaged 8.8 points, 3.5 rebounds and 2.3 rebounds per game while shooting 40.4 percent from three-point range. His impressive play on both sides of the ball has made him a household name around the league, and with him being one of the fastest-growing players, the Kings have no reason to seek to trade him.
Keon Ellis is a MONSTER point-of-attack defender…
Sacramento had a top-10 defense after the All-Star game last season and Ellis was a big reason why. Master of deflection and shot. Brutalist all over the court. Hyper-aglie. He even made an open three-pointer. A crucial piece for SAC. pic.twitter.com/ee6LdId7WK
— NBA University (@NBA_University) August 26, 2024
Swartz is right that his contract makes him an immediate trade target for many teams, but paying one of your top seven players just over $2 million is worth keeping for the Kings.
The Bucks, especially after trading away star defender Jrue Holiday, could certainly look to a player like Ellis to anchor their backfield. Regardless, the Kings have no reason to include Ellis in trade talks.
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