In response to NBA insider Jake Fischer, the Celtics are one among many groups to examine in on Sacramento Kings guard Keon Ellis.
Ellis is broadly anticipated to be traded by the Kings earlier than Thursday’s commerce deadline and Boston’s curiosity is curious as a result of they’ve been largely linked to entrance court docket gamers heading in direction of February fifth.
Ellis has had a down season this 12 months, averaging 5.6 factors, 1.3 rebounds and 0.6 assists per sport whereas taking pictures 40% from the sector and 37% from three. Final season, he averaged 8.3 factors, 2.7 rebounds and 1.5 assists per sport whereas taking pictures 49% from the sector and 43% from three.
Whereas his $2.3 million wage makes him straightforward to commerce for, his expiring contract makes it difficult. Ellis goes to be an unrestricted free agent this summer time so the buying workforce will should be ready to both signal him long-term or hire him for the remainer of this 12 months.
