Nets show interest in Cavs guard Keon Ellis for free agency
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 4:41 PM
Last updated Jun 28, 2026
The Brooklyn Nets may pursue Keon Ellis from the Cleveland Cavaliers as they build their roster for the upcoming season. With the Nets looking to pair Ellis with incoming rookie Mikel Brown Jr., his relationship with head coach Jordi Fernández is seen as a significant factor. Last season, Ellis showcased improved performance in Cleveland, increasing his scoring, rebounding, and assisting numbers while also being a defensive asset. He averaged 1.4 steals and 1.1 blocks per game, and his shooting talent could complement Brown’s offensive capabilities. Ellis had strong offensive outings towards the end of the regular season, making him an appealing option for General Manager Sean Marks.
- •Keon Ellis played 48 games for the Kings before joining the Cavs.
- •Ellis averaged over 1.4 steals and 1.1 blocks last season.
- •He scored 13-plus points in seven games in March and April.
- •Ellis has a history of team-friendly contracts.
- •Nets may face competition from other teams for Ellis’ services.
- 4:41 PMYahoo Sports — Could Nets Pursue Cavs G Keon Ellis in Free Agency?
"Reuniting with Jordi Fernández could bring a defensive spark to Brooklyn. Keon Ellis offers the perimeter shooting and backcourt grit needed to complement the Nets' young core.
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