Keon Ellis News, Rumors, Updates - Sacramento Kings

Starting sans LaVine Ellis is part of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Cavaliers, Frankie Cartoscelli of KHTK Sactown Sports 1140 reports.

Impact The defensive-minded swingman will get a chance in the first unit due to the absence of Zach LaVine, who's out for personal reasons. Through his last 10 starting appearances, Ellis has averaged 11.6 points, 3.4 rebounds, 2.4 assists, 2.6 steals and 1.0 blocks in 33.5 minutes.

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Leads second unit in loss Ellis totaled 18 points (7-12 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four assists and one steal over 28 minutes during Thursday's 130-104 loss to Golden State.

Impact Ellis delivered his highest scoring outing since Feb. 13, marking his fifth game with at least 18 points through 63 regular-season appearances. The 25-year-old combo guard also recorded at least four assists for just the fourth time on the season. Ellis was efficient from the field Thursday, and he has shot 47.8 percent from the floor across his last five outings (three starts). In that five-game span, he has averaged 11.2 points, 2.6 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 1.8 steals across 29.8 minutes per contest.

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Slides to bench Monday Ellis isn't in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Knicks.

Impact The combo guard will retreat to the bench due to Malik Monk (toe) returning to game action. Ellis has averaged 8.2 points, 3.4 rebounds, 2.4 steals, 2.0 assists and 1.2 blocks across 31.4 minutes per game in his last five outings (three starts).

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Muted performance in loss Ellis had eight points (3-9 FG, 2-6 3Pt), two assists and one steal in 31 minutes during Sunday's 111-110 overtime loss to the Clippers.

Impact Malik Monk (toe) missed his third game in a row for the Kings, but Ellis wasn't able to capitalize on the extra usage. He's still been an excellent contributor in nine-category leagues over the past 10 games, producing sixth-round value with averages of 9.4 points, 2.8 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 1.7 steals, 1.2 blocks and 1.8 three-pointers.

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Starting sans Monk Ellis is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Nuggets, Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee reports.

Impact Due to the absence of Malik Monk (toe) on Wednesday, Ellis will move into the starting lineup and have a chance to provide enhanced fantasy value. Across 11 games in Sacramento's first unit this year, Ellis has averaged 10.5 points, 3.1 rebounds, 2.3 steals, 2.1 assists, 0.8 blocks and 2.2 three-pointers in 30.4 minutes while shooting 45.3 percent from deep.

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Strong defensive showing in Utah Ellis provided 11 points (4-5 FG, 3-4 3Pt), one rebound, two assists, three blocks and two steals in 33 minutes off the bench during Wednesday's 118-101 win over the Jazz.

Impact The third-year guard left Monday's win over Charlotte after only nine minutes of court time due to an ankle issue, but Ellis didn't end up missing a game and seemed 100 percent healthy as he made a big impact at the defensive end of the court. It's the second time in February that Ellis has recorded multiple steals and blocks in the same contest, and through 11 games on the month he's averaged 9.9 points, 3.0 boards, 2.2 threes, 1.4 steals, 1.2 assists and 1.0 blocks in 26.2 minutes.

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Available to play Ellis (ankle) will be available for Wednesday's game against the Jazz.

Impact Ellis picked up a right ankle sprain during the second quarter of Monday's win over the Hornets and did not return, but was able to go through portions of practice Tuesday. The guard has put up averages of 9.8 points, 3.2 rebounds, 1.1 assists, 1.3 steals and 2.1 three-pointers through 10 February appearances.

FEBRUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Keon Ellis Receives Injury Update Before Kings-Jazz Sacramento Kings guard has received an injury update before facing the Utah Jazz.

FEBRUARY 26 • SI.COM

Iffy for Wednesday Ellis (ankle) is questionable for Wednesday's game against Utah, Sean Cunningham of Fox 40 Sacramento reports.

Impact Ellis sustained a minor right ankle sprain during the second quarter of Monday's win over the Hornets and did not return. However, the 25-year-old was seen putting shots up after Tuesday's practice, which bodes well for his potential return in the near future, per Brenden Nunes of KHTK Sactown Sports 1140. If Ellis remains on the shelf Wednesday, Markelle Fultz and Devin Carter are candidates for an uptick in playing time.

FEBRUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Won't return Monday Ellis (ankle) won't return to Monday's game against the Hornets.

Impact Ellis appeared to roll his ankle after landing on an opposing player's foot, and he'll likely require further testing before Wednesday's game against Utah. He notched six points (2-2 FG, 2-2 3Pt) across nine minutes before exiting to the locker room during the second quarter. With the 25-year-old on the shelf, Markelle Fultz will likely see an uptick in playing time the rest of the way.

FEBRUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Exits to locker room vs. Hornets Ellis exited to the locker room after sustaining an apparent right ankle injury in the second quarter of Monday's game against the Hornets, Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee rep...

Impact Ellis appeared to roll his right ankle after coming down on an opposing player's foot. The 25-year-old initially indicated that he wanted to stay in the game, though he eventually asked to be subbed out, per Anderson. Markelle Fultz could see an uptick in playing time the rest of the way if Ellis is unable to return.

FEBRUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

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Drops team-high 27 points Ellis racked up 27 points (10-14 FG, 7-11 3Pt), five rebounds, one assist, two blocks and one steal in 29 minutes during Wednesday's 119-111 win over the Pelicans.

Impact Ellis continues his strong play of late, this time on the offensive end. He ended by scoring at least 20 points for just the second time all season, adding his usual dose of defensive stats. He has now played at least 29 minutes in three straight games, with the coaching staff finding ways to get him on the court a bit more. With that said, his strengths lie on the defensive end of the court, meaning an offensive showing like this shouldn't be something to expect on a nightly basis.

FEBRUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Plays 32 minutes Ellis ended with eight points (3-5 FG, 2-4 3Pt), six rebounds, one assist and one block across 32 minutes during Monday's 129-128 overtime win over the Mavericks.

Impact Despite coming off the bench, Ellis continues to provide low-end fantasy value on the back of his elite steal rate. In six February outings, Ellis holds averages of 9.3 points, 3.7 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 0.8 blocks, 1.7 steals and 1.8 three-pointers in 28.5 minutes per game which equates to 10th-round value in nine-category formats.

FEBRUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Plays 32 minutes Ellis ended with eight points (3-5 FG, 2-4 3Pt), six rebounds, one assist and one block across 32 minutes during Monday's 129-128 overtime win over the Mavericks.

FEBRUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Slides to bench Ellis is not part of the Kings' starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Magic, James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento reports.

Impact Zach LaVine (personal/recently traded) is available to make his Kings debut, pushing Ellis to the second unit after he drew the spot start Monday. In 36 appearances off the bench this season, Ellis is averaging 6.8 points, 2.2 rebounds, 1.0 assists and 1.2 steals across 19.1 minutes.

FEBRUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Strong defensive showing in start Ellis notched 13 points (5-8 FG, 3-3 3Pt), three rebounds, two assists, two blocks and three steals in 34 minutes during Monday's 116-114 victory over Minnesota.

Impact The Kings swapped out De'Aaron Fox for Zach LaVine in a blockbuster trade, but with LaVine not expected to make his Sacramento debut until Wednesday, Ellis got a spot start and made his usual big impact on the defensive end of the court. The third-year guard has recorded multiple steals in nine of 16 games (seven starts) since the beginning of January, averaging 9.9 points, 2.7 boards, 2.3 threes, 1.9 steals, 1.7 assists and 0.8 blocks in 25.7 minutes a contest over that stretch. Ellis' role isn't likely to increase in the new backcourt rotation, but he should still have value in deeper fantasy formats.

FEBRUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

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