{"id":573640,"date":"2026-01-31T20:48:16","date_gmt":"2026-01-31T20:48:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/573640\/"},"modified":"2026-01-31T20:48:16","modified_gmt":"2026-01-31T20:48:16","slug":"nba-rumors-5-teams-targeting-keon-ellis-trade-sacramento-kings-discuss-big-deal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/573640\/","title":{"rendered":"NBA Rumors: 5 Teams Targeting Keon Ellis Trade, Sacramento Kings Discuss Big Deal"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Sacramento Kings<\/a> are poised to be sellers at the NBA trade deadline, entering a rebuild with several key veterans and role players drawing interest. As the deadline nears, rumors have made it clear who the most coveted player is around the league.<\/p>\n

According to NBA insider Marc Stein<\/a>, the Los Angeles Lakers, Indiana Pacers, San Antonio SPurs and Boston Celtics are among more than a half-dozen teams interest in acquiring guard Keon Ellis.<\/p>\n

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Related: Sacramento Kings \u2018Almost Certain\u2019 to Trade Key Player<\/a><\/p>\n

Ellis, in a contract year, is ideal for playoff contenders. He is a 3-and-D player who is making just $2.3 million this season. For teams in desperate need of depth and perimeter defense, he is a bargain, and many around the league believe he can accomplish even more outside of Sacramento.<\/p>\n

Previous NBA rumors have indicated that Sacramento is seeking a first-round pick in exchange for Ellis. Ordinarily, that would be an unrealistic ask for a role player who is in the final year of his deal and will become an unrestricted free agent this summer. However, with upwards of a third of the league showing interest in Ellis, it is possible Sacramento could acquire a late first-round pick. There might be another option, though.<\/p>\n

Related:\u00a0Latest NBA Trade Rumors on Market for Sacramento Kings\u2019 Domantas Sabonis<\/a><\/p>\n

Sacramento Kings, Cleveland Cavaliers Discussed Trade<\/p>\n

According to HoopsHype\u2019s Michael Scotto<\/a>, the Cleveland Cavaliers are also among the teams interested in acquiring Ellis. There have reportedly been back-and-forth negotiations with Sacramento, with the deal expanding to include other players.<\/p>\n

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Sacramento and Cleveland have reportedly discussed a trade framework that would send wing De\u2019Andre Hunter to the Kings in exchange for Ellis, Dennis Schr\u00f6der, and Dario \u0160ari\u0107. There is also a chance a third team could get involved to take on \u0160ari\u0107, with a future second-round pick worked into the deal as an incentive.<\/p>\n

The move would be a form of salary dump for the Kings. Schr\u00f6der, whom the club signed this summer, is under contract for the next three seasons at $44.43 million; however, only $4.35 million is guaranteed for the 2027\u201328 season. Meanwhile, Hunter is owed a $24.91 million salary next season, the final year of his contract.<\/p>\n

In addition, per multiple reports, the Kings have explored packaging Ellis in a move to trade former All-Star guard DeMar DeRozan. However, at this time, there doesn\u2019t appear to be much of a trade market for DeRozan.<\/p>\n

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