Keon Ellis discusses role with Nets amid roster changes
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 21, 2026, 2:07 AM
Last updated Oct 21, 2026
Brooklyn Nets guard Keon Ellis anticipates a significant role as a starter this season. Signed on a two-year, $18 million deal, Ellis believes he will have more offensive opportunities under head coach Jordi Fernandez. After showing promise last season with the Sacramento Kings and Cleveland Cavaliers, Ellis aims to capitalize on his chances in Brooklyn.
- •Ellis enters his fifth NBA season after going undrafted in 2022.
- •He averaged 6.7 points, 1.9 rebounds, and 1.2 steals last season.
- •Brooklyn signed Ellis primarily for his defensive capabilities.
- •He experienced a breakout year in 2024-25, averaging 8.3 points per game.
- •Ellis aims to maximize his opportunities with the Nets this season.
- 2:07 AMYahoo Sports — Nets guard Keon Ellis discusses opportunity with new-look roster
"Brooklyn Nets guard Keon Ellis appears to be one of the starting guards at this point and he discussed what his opportunity looks like with this team.
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