Kings’ Keon Ellis named Bucks dream trade target

Many fans recognize the loaded guard room of the Sacramento Kings, especially thanks to the emergence of Keon Ellis. The Kings have assembled a backcourt rotation of De’Aaron Fox, Malik Monk, Keon Ellis, Kevin Huerter, Devin Carter and Jordan McLaughlin, one of the most well-rounded groups possible.

With so many talented guards, the possibility comes for Sacramento to send one to shore up one of its weaker positions.

Bleacher Report’s Greg Swartz compiled a list of each NBA team’s top three realistic trade targets, suggesting the Milwaukee Bucks should look at Keon Ellis.

If Ellis falls out of the rotation, he would be an ideal trade target for a number of teams because of his three-point shooting, defense, hustle and $2.1 million salary.

– Greg Swartz, B/R

Ellis, 24, earned a standard contract with Sacramento last season after going on two-way waivers, and his presence in the Kings lineup has been unmatched.

In 21 regular-season starts, Ellis averaged 8.8 points, 3.5 rebounds and 2.3 steals per game while shooting 40.4 percent from deep. His impressive play on both sides of the ball has put him on the map around the league, and as one of the fastest rising players, the Kings have no reason to look to trade him.

Swartz is right about how his contract makes him an immediate trade target for many teams, but paying one of your top seven players just over $2 million is worth keeping for the Kings.

The Bucks, especially after trading away defensive stud Jrue Holiday, could certainly look to a player like Ellis to anchor their backcourt defense. Either way, the Kings have no reason to include Ellis in any trade talks.

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