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Kings' Keon Ellis: Trade Target for Lakers?

10/18/2025

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Keon Ellis (Sacramento Kings guard) has limited playing time as the Kings reshape their offense, logging 16 minutes and 8 minutes in recent preseason games.
The addition of Russell Westbrook further reduces Ellis's opportunities.
Ellis has a career three-point percentage of 42.9% and excels defensively.
With the Kings prioritizing other players, the Los Angeles Lakers should consider trading for Ellis to strengthen their lineup for the upcoming season.

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Keon Ellis (Sacramento Kings guard) has limited playing time as the Kings reshape their offense, logging 16 minutes and 8 minutes in recent preseason games.
The addition of Russell Westbrook further reduces Ellis's opportunities.
Ellis has a career three-point percentage of 42.9% and excels defensively.
With the Kings prioritizing other players, the Los Angeles Lakers should consider trading for Ellis to strengthen their lineup for the upcoming season.