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Ellis will start against the Warriors on Friday, Brenden Nunes of KHTK Sactown Sports 1140 reports.
Ellis will get the starting nod against Golden State after coming off the bench in each of the Kings' last five games. As a result, Precious Achiuwa will slide to the second unit. Ellis has started four games so far this season, during which he has averaged 7.8 points and 1.3 steals in 21.8 minutes per contest.
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Kings' Keon Ellis: Not listed on injury report
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Ellis (thumb) isn't listed on the injury report for Tuesday's game against the Mavericks.
Ellis sustained a left thumb injury in Sunday's loss to Milwaukee but is set to play Tuesday. In his three outings prior to Sunday's contest, the 25-year-old guard averaged 10.7 points and 2.3 rebounds in 26.7 minutes per game. However, he'll likely see a decline in playing time with Zach LaVine back in action.
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Kings' Keon Ellis: Won't return vs. Milwaukee
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Ellis won't return to Sunday's game against the Bucks due to a left thumb injury, James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento reports.
Ellis logged just five minutes before picking up the thumb injury, and he'll finish with zero points (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt) and two rebounds. His next opportunity to suit up will come Tuesday against Dallas.
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Kings' Keon Ellis: Moving to bench Tuesday
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Ellis won't start against the Clippers on Tuesday, James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento reports.
With Keegan Murray (calf) returning to action, Ellis will slide to the second unit. In eight appearances off the bench this month, the 25-year-old has averaged 3.0 points, 1.4 rebounds and 1.4 steals in 16.3 minutes per contest.
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Kings' Keon Ellis: Scores season-high 21 points
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Ellis registered 21 points (8-15 FG, 5-10 3Pt), one rebound, two blocks and three steals in 32 minutes during Saturday's 113-107 win over the Mavericks.
Ellis moved into the starting lineup for just the third time this season, casually dropping a season-high 21 points, including five three-pointers. While this was certainly an encouraging performance, it should be noted that Ellis had played a total of just 23 minutes in the previous three games, failing to score in all three. Managers could consider grabbing him in case this role sticks moving forward, while still keeping in mind he plays for Sacramento, where apparently, no one's role is safe.
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Kings' Keon Ellis: Confirmed as starter
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Ellis is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Mavericks, Sean Cunningham of Fox 40 Sacramento reports.
The former Alabama standout will move to the starting lineup due to the absence of Keegan Murray (calf). Ellis has been struggling of late, making just 22.9 percent of his shots while averaging 14.3 minutes per game in his last 10 appearances. This will be his third start of the campaign.
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Kings' Keon Ellis: Expected to start sans Murray
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Ellis is expected to start Saturday's game against the Mavericks, Sean Cunningham of Fox 40 Sacramento reports.
With Keegan Murray (calf) out for at least one week, Ellis is expected to join the first unit for the first time since Nov. 16. The 25-year-old has seen inconsistent playing time of late, averaging 3.6 points, 2.0 steals, 1.8 rebounds and 1.4 assists in 17.2 minutes per contest over his last five appearances. He has shot just 26.1 percent from the field on 4.6 attempts per game during that span.
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Kings' Keon Ellis: Held to nine minutes
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Ellis produced zero points (0-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt), two rebounds and one block across nine minutes during Sunday's 125-124 overtime victory over the Rockets.
After playing above 30 minutes Dec. 11 and Dec. 18, Ellis has now seen 10 or fewer minutes in two straight games. With such a volatile role, he remains off the fantasy radar in standard formats. A change of scenery could do him some good at this point.
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Kings' Keon Ellis: Cleared to face MIN
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Ellis (wrist) is available for Sunday's game against Minnesota.
Ellis was previously listed as questionable for the contest due to right wrist soreness. In 24 games this season, Ellis is averaging 5.3 points and 1.2 steals across 17 minutes.
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Kings' Keon Ellis: Questionable to face Minnesota
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Ellis (wrist) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game versus the Timberwolves.
Ellis is dealing with right wrist soreness and is in danger of missing his first game due to an injury this season. If the 25-year-old guard is ruled out, Malik Monk and Nique Clifford are candidates for increased playing time. Ellis has seen inconsistent run of late, averaging 2.8 points, 1.0 steals and 1.0 assists in 16.2 minutes per contest over his last five outings.
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Kings' Keon Ellis: Strong line in loss
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Ellis posted eight points (3-9 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 1-3 FT), two rebounds, four assists, one block and four steals in 31 minutes during Thursday's 136-105 loss to Denver.
This game was over in a hurry, allowing Ellis to see some extra run in garbage time. Zach LaVine (thumb) also missed this contest, creating an opportunity for Ellis in what's been a frustrating campaign for him due to a lack of involvement.
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Kings' Keon Ellis: Logs nine minutes in win
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Ellis amassed three points (1-3 FG, 1-2 3Pt), one rebound, one block and one steal across nine minutes during Saturday's 127-111 victory over the Heat.
Ellis saw single-digit minutes for the third time in Sacramento's last four games, though he still chipped in on the defensive end during his limited run. The fourth-year guard has seen inconsistent playing time of late, logging at least 10 minutes in just two of his last six games. During that span, he has averaged 1.8 points while shooting 21.4 percent from the field in 11.7 minutes per contest.
Ellis will come off the bench Wednesday against the Thunder.
Ellis drew a spot start in Sunday's loss to the Spurs but failed to do much with the opportunity, finishing with two points and one rebound in 15 minutes. He'll retreat to a bench role Wednesday with Precious Achiuwa slotting back in as the starting power forward.
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Kings' Keon Ellis: Starting Sunday
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Ellis will start Sunday's game against the Spurs, Matt George of ABC 10 Sacramento reports.
The 25-year-old guard will get the starting nod for just the second time this season, pushing Precious Achiuwa to the bench. Over his last five outings, Ellis has averaged 8.0 points and 1.4 steals while shooting 48.0 percent from three-point range in 18.2 minutes per contest.
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Kings' Keon Ellis: Improved performance in loss
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Ellis logged 20 points (7-14 FG, 6-11 3Pt), one assist and two steals in 31 minutes during Wednesday's 133-100 loss to Atlanta.
Ellis finally found some rhythm on the offensive end, scoring a season-high 20 points. With Zach LaVine (thigh) and Malik Monk (ankle) both sidelined, it was Ellis who took full advantage. While this was an encouraging performance, we would need to see much more of this before declaring him a sustainable fantasy asset.
Ellis had three points (1-1 FG, 1-1 3Pt), two blocks and one steal in 14 minutes during Tuesday's 122-108 loss to the Nuggets.
Ellis played a limited role off the bench once again, a trend that is all too familiar when it comes to what we have seen over the past couple of years. Despite some defensive upside, his offensive shortcomings are clearly evident. He has scored double digits only twice thus far, averaging 6.2 points through the first 11 games. There is no reason to consider him a viable asset, even in slightly deeper formats.
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Kings' Keon Ellis: Production falters in win
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Ellis posted zero points (0-1 FG), two rebounds, two assists and two steals across 17 minutes during Wednesday's 121-116 win over Golden State.
Ellis failed to produce, despite the fact that Sacramento was without two regular starters. It's been a slow start to the season for Ellis, having scored double-digits only twice thus far. Although he is averaging 1.6 steals per game, it simply isn't enough to warrant a roster spot outside of very deep leagues.
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Kings' Keon Ellis: Puts up 15 points
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Ellis racked up 15 points (5-8 FG, 5-8 3Pt) and three rebounds in 25 minutes during Monday's 130-124 loss to the Nuggets.
Malik Monk missed his second consecutive game due to personal reasons, allowing Ellis to see a bump in touches off the bench. Despite averaging just under 20 minutes per contest, Ellis' ability to chip in across the board has helped him return top-150 value in nine-category formats on a per-game basis through seven appearances. He's averaging 8.1 points, 1.9 rebounds, 0.6 assists, 1.6 steals and 1.7 three-pointers on 51.3 percent shooting from the field.
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