Ellis (ankle) is active for Tuesday's game against the Warriors.
Ellis returns from a three-game absence and slots back into a fully healthy Sacramento backcourt. He will likely reprise some backup point guard duties, cutting into Davion Mitchell's workload.
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Kings' Keon Ellis: Questionable for Tuesday
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Ellis (ankle) is questionable to play Tuesday against Golden State.
Ellis is at risk of missing his fourth consecutive game Tuesday due to a left ankle sprain, although Sacramento coming off three full days of rest works in his favor. If Ellis can't suit up, Malik Monk will have increased combo guard duties. Chris Duarte has logged back-to-back games with 20-plus minutes as well.
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Kings' Keon Ellis: Won't face Minnesota
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Ellis (ankle) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Timberwolves, Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee reports.
Ellis will miss a third straight contest due to a left ankle sprain. The two-way player had settled in as Sacramento's backup point guard prior to suffering the injury, but his absence Friday should open up a spot in the rotation for Davion Mitchell.
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Kings' Keon Ellis: Won't play Wednesday
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Ellis (ankle) is out for Wednesday's game against New Orleans.
Ellis will miss his second consecutive game due to a left ankle sprain. Chris Duarte (hand) is also banged up, leaving Kevin Huerter, Malik Monk and Davion Mitchell as secondary playmakers to help fill the void alongside De'Aaron Fox. Ellis' next opportunity to return is Friday against Minnesota.
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Kings' Keon Ellis: Dealing with ankle sprain
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Ellis has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Pelicans due to a left ankle sprain.
Ellis has surpassed Davion Mitchell as the top backup behind De'Aaron Fox, but the Alabama product appears to have sprained his ankle during Sunday's win over the Mavericks. Sacramento may just be exercising precaution during a back-to-back, so Ellis can be considered day-to-day, with his next chance to suit up coming Wednesday in a rematch versus New Orleans. In Ellis' absence, Mitchell figures to operate as the primary backup point guard, but if Kevin Huerter (finger) and Sasha Vezenkov (thumb) join Ellis on the sideline, Malik Monk and Chris Duarte would presumably handle increased usage as well.
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Kings' Keon Ellis: Back to bench
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Ellis isn't starting Monday's game against the Cavaliers, James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento reports.
Ellis will go back to a bench role with De'Aaron Fox returning from an ankle injury. Ellis started his team's last two contests, averaging 6.0 points, 4.0 rebounds, 1.0 assists,1.5 steals and 1.5 blocks in 26.0 minutes.
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Kings' Keon Ellis: Fails to impress in win
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Ellis provided four points (1-3 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-3 FT), four rebounds and three steals in 21 minutes during Wednesday's 121-118 overtime victory over the Trail Blazers.
The Kings were impressed by Ellis' performance Monday against Houston and gave him the start. Unfortunately, he failed to make an impact, and the team put Davion Mitchell and Malik Monk back in after only seven minutes. Ellis appeared again for brief stints in the second and third quarter but rode the bench after that.
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Kings' Keon Ellis: Making first NBA start
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Ellis is in the starting five for Wednesday's game versus the Trail Blazers, James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento reports.
Ellis will replace Davion Mitchell in the starting five Wednesday. Ellis is a two-way player for the Kings and will make just his fourth NBA appearance of the season after making 16 in 2022-23. The 23-year-old guard is coming off of a 15-point outing against Houston.
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Kings' Keon Ellis: Out against Bucks
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Ellis won't play in Saturday's Summer League game against Milwaukee due to an undisclosed reason, Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee reports.
Ellis' Summer League is likely over, but it doesn't appear as though he's suffered a serious injury. Ellis is set to split time between the NBA and G League in 2023-24 as a two-way player.
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Kings' Keon Ellis: Remaining in Sacramento
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Ellis re-signed with the Kings on a two-way contract Sunday, Paul Garcia of ProjectSpurs.com reports.
Ellis spent the 2022-23 campaign with the Kings on a two-way deal, and he'll remain with the organization this season on a contract that will continue to allow him flexibility to move between the NBA and G League clubs. He made 16 appearances with Sacramento last year and averaged 1.5 points in 4.4 minutes per game.
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Kings' Keon Ellis: Productive in playoff loss
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Ellis recorded 17 points (5-12 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 3-6 FT), 10 rebounds, seven assists, three steals and one block in 34 minutes during Thursday's 98-97 loss to the Skyforce.
Ellis's game-high 10 rebounds helped him post just his second double-double of the season in Thursday's playoff loss. However, his five fouls prevented him from playing extended minutes.
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Kings' Keon Ellis: Efficient in victory
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Ellis posted 17 points (7-12 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 1-2 FT), six rebounds, three assists and three steals in 33 minutes Wednesday in the G League Stockton Kings' 117-115 win over the Mexico City Capitanes.
Ellis' three steals tied for a team-high in Wednesday's victory. He is averaging 16.7 points, 5.1 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 1.6 steals in 30.2 minutes across 22 games this season.
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Kings' Keon Ellis: Paces team in scoring
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Ellis tallied 22 points (9-14 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds and two assists in 29 minutes during Thursday's 114-113 win over the Ontario Clippers.
Ellis' efficient scoring helped him post a team-high 22 points Thursday. However, he also recorded as many turnovers (two) as assists.
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Kings' Keon Ellis: Nearly fouls out
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Ellis recorded 22 points (8-14 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 2-3 FT), eight rebounds, five assists and two steals in 31 minutes during Saturday's 124-118 win over the Vipers.
Ellis was two rebounds shy of posting a double-double Saturday. His efficient scoring was crucial to Stockton's victory.
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Kings' Keon Ellis: Game-high scoring
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Ellis tallied 27 points (8-19 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 4-5 FT), five rebounds, two steals and one assist in 34 minutes during Thursday's 121-112 win over the Santa Cruz Warriors.
Ellis was effective from all three levels Thursday, leading to his game-high 27 points. His scoring has guided Stockton to back-to-back victories.
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Kings' Keon Ellis: Paces team in scoring
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Ellis recorded 17 points (7-14 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds, two assists, one steal and one block in 29 minutes during Thursday's 111-105 win over the Lakeland Magic.
Ellis tied with Chima Moneke for a team high in scoring Thursday, despite playing eight fewer minutes. He has now started in all 12 of his appearances for Stockton this season.
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Kings' Keon Ellis: Hits four threes against Ontario
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Ellis posted 23 points (7-15 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 3-3 FT), eight rebounds, three steals and one block in 39 minutes during Tuesday's 116-112 loss to the Ontario Clippers.
Ellis hit four of the team's 10 three-pointers Tuesday. Ellis also posted a team-high +15 plus-minus despite losing.
