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February 1, 2026
Could make team debut Wednesday
Ellis (recently traded) is expected to meet the Cavaliers in Los Angeles for Wednesday's game against the Clippers, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Analysis
Along with Dennis Schroder, Ellis was traded to Cleveland from Sacramento on Saturday in a three-team deal involving the Bulls. The guards are expected to join the Cavaliers on Wednesday. Over 43 regular-season appearances (five starts) with the Kings this season, Ellis averaged 5.6 points, 1.3 rebounds and 1.1 steals across 17.6 minutes per contest.
February 1, 2026
Traded to Cleveland
Ellis was traded alongside Dennis Schroder to the Cavaliers from the Kings on Saturday in exchange for De'Andre Hunter, ESPN's Shams Charania reports.
Analysis
After months of speculation, Ellis finally finds himself a new home. He was a standout player for the Kings during the 2024-25 season, but he was hardly utilized this campaign with an average of 17.3 minutes across 43 appearances. The Cavaliers do have considerable depth at guard, and if Darius Garland (toe) returns soon, Ellis may struggle to see enough minutes to make a big impact in fantasy hoops. While the trade is pending, Ellis can be considered questionable for Sunday's game against Portland.
January 31, 2026
Muted role continues
Ellis racked up six points (2-4 FG, 2-3 3Pt), two rebounds, two assists, two blocks and one steal across 20 minutes during Friday's 112-93 loss to Boston.
Analysis
Ellis continues to play a muted role on a Sacramento team with seemingly nothing to play for. Although his per-minute production has been adequate, the simple fact is that Ellis just isn't seeing enough court time to have any sustainable value. In four games over the past week, he has averaged 8.3 points and 2.0 three-pointers in 20.8 minutes per game.
January 26, 2026
Notches 14 points in loss
Ellis ended Sunday's 139-116 loss to the Pistons with 14 points (5-9 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 1-2 FT) across 21 minutes.
Analysis
Ellis picked up a handful of minutes in garbage time due to the lopsided score. The defensive specialist has been used sparingly by the Kings this season, and that has resulted in his name appearing in the rumor mill numerous times ahead of the trade deadline.