Ellis is starting Thursday's game against Portland, Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee reports.
It was previously reported that Malik Monk would return to the starting lineup, bumping Ellis to the bench, but the report has since been updated to list Ellis as a starter. The Kings may want to ease Monk back into action following a three-game absence, so Ellis should continue to be heavily involved versus the Trail Blazers.
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Kings' Keon Ellis: Moving to bench
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Ellis will come off the bench Thursday night against the Trail Blazers.
Ellis enjoyed three straight opportunities to start in the absence of Malik Monk (illness). The Alabama product averaged 15.3 points, 5.0 rebounds, 4.7 assists and 2.0 steals during this stretch but will presumably see a reduction in minutes now that the backcourt has returned to health.
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Kings' Keon Ellis: Shines on defensive end
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Ellis contributed 12 points (4-11 FG, 4-8 3Pt), three rebounds, four assists, two blocks and four steals over 37 minutes during Tuesday's 121-105 loss to the Thunder.
Yet again, Ellis made a massive impact on the defensive end -- this was his fifth game of the season with at least four steals, and his 14th game with at least a pair of blocks. Ellis has been logging a ton of minutes in the absence of Malik Monk (illness), averaging 15.3 points, 5.0 rebounds, 4.7 assists, 2.0 steals, 0.7 blocks and 3.0 three-pointers over his last three games.
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Kings' Keon Ellis: Impresses as starter
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Ellis finished Monday's 113-95 loss to Boston with 14 points (5-7 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-3 FT), three rebounds, four assists and two steals in 37 minutes.
Malik Monk (illness) missed his second straight game Monday, and Ellis once again made the most of his extended look. In his last two starts, Ellis has logged 37 minutes in each game with averages of 17.0 points, 5.0 assists, 6.0 rebounds, 1.0 steals and 2.5 three-pointers. It remains to be seen if Monk will play Tuesday against the Thunder.
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Kings' Keon Ellis: Fills in with 20 points
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Ellis finished Saturday's 114-108 loss to the Bucks with 20 points (6-10 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 5-5 FT), nine rebounds and six assists in 37 minutes.
Ellis stepped in for Malik Monk (illness) and recorded his third-highest scoring total of the season during the defeat. Ellis has started 16 games this season and has provided ample backup support for the Kings. He's currently averaging career-best totals during his third year in the pros, averaging 8.4 points, 2.6 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.4 steals over 68 games.
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Kings' Keon Ellis: Starting sans Monk
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Ellis will be in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Bucks.
Ellis gets the nod to be in the first five for the Kings due to Malik Monk (illness) being ruled out Saturday. In 15 starts this season, the 24-year-old is averaging 10.5 points, 3.2 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 2.2 steals per game, shooting 47.4 percent from the floor and 44.4 percent from beyond the arc.
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Kings' Keon Ellis: Back to bench Thursday
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Ellis is not in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Bulls, Sean Cunningham of Fox 40 Sacramento reports.
Ellis will revert to a bench role following the return of Zach LaVine, who missed Wednesday's win over the Cavaliers. Ellis, who posted 13 points, four rebounds and two assists in that win, is averaging 7.7 points, 2.3 rebounds and 1.1 assists per game when coming off the bench this season.
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Kings' Keon Ellis: Starting sans LaVine
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Ellis is part of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Cavaliers, Frankie Cartoscelli of KHTK Sactown Sports 1140 reports.
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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Kings' Keon Ellis: Leads second unit in loss
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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.
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 the fourth time this season. Ellis was efficient from the field Thursday and has shot 47.8 percent from the floor across his last five outings (three starts). In that span, he averaged 11.2 points, 2.6 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 1.8 steals across 29.8 minutes per contest.
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Kings' Keon Ellis: Slides to bench Monday
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Ellis isn't in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Knicks.
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).
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Kings' Keon Ellis: Muted performance in loss
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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.
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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Kings' Keon Ellis: Starting sans Monk
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Ellis is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Nuggets, Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee reports.
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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Kings' Keon Ellis: Strong defensive showing in Utah
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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.
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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Kings' Keon Ellis: Available to play
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Ellis (ankle) will be available for Wednesday's game against the Jazz.
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.
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Kings' Keon Ellis: Iffy for Wednesday
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Ellis (ankle) is questionable for Wednesday's game against Utah, Sean Cunningham of Fox 40 Sacramento reports.
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.
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Kings' Keon Ellis: Won't return Monday
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Ellis won't return to Monday's game against the Hornets due to a right ankle injury.
Ellis appeared to roll his ankle after landing on an opposing player's foot during the second quarter. He notched six points (2-2 FG, 2-2 3Pt) across nine minutes before exiting to the locker room. The 25-year-old reportedly planned to return during the second half, though he experienced an increase in soreness while putting shots up during the halftime break, per Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee. Ellis will look to move past the ankle injury ahead of the Kings' next game Wednesday versus the Jazz.
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Kings' Keon Ellis: Exits to locker room vs. Hornets
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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 reports.
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.
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Kings' Keon Ellis: Drops team-high 27 points
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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.
Ellis continued 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 while 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.
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Kings' Keon Ellis: Plays 32 minutes
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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.
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.
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Kings' Keon Ellis: Slides to bench
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Ellis is not part of the Kings' starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Magic, James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento reports.
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.
