Nets Sign Keon Ellis to Two-year, $18 Million Deal

WHO:

Pro Football Network - Keon Ellis, Brooklyn Nets

NY Post - Brooklyn Nets

RealGM Basketball - Keon Ellis, Cleveland Cavaliers, Sacramento Kings

WHAT:

Pro Football Network - The Nets signed Keon Ellis to a two-year, $18 million contract.

NY Post - The contract is aimed at bolstering the Nets' backcourt.

RealGM Basketball - The deal includes a mutual option for Year 2.

RealGM Basketball - In the previous season, Ellis averaged 6.7 points, 1.9 rebounds, 1.0 assists, and 1.2 steals in 20.5 minutes over 72 games.

WHERE:

RealGM Basketball - Ellis was acquired by the Cleveland Cavaliers from the Sacramento Kings.

WHEN:

RealGM Basketball - Ellis went undrafted in 2022.

WHY:

NY Post - The Nets needed to add a veteran in the backcourt and improve their defense.

HOW:

RealGM Basketball - Ellis was signed to a two-way contract by the Kings after going undrafted.

The Brooklyn Nets have signed Keon Ellis to a two-year contract worth $18 million, aiming to strengthen their backcourt. Ellis, who previously played for the Cleveland Cavaliers after being acquired from the Sacramento Kings, averaged 6.7 points, 1.9 rebounds, 1.0 assists, and 1.2 steals in 20.5 minutes over 72 games last season. This deal also includes a mutual option for the second year, reflecting the Nets' need for a veteran presence to enhance their defense.