Should Heat target this coveted Kings two-way disruptor?

"They are an unmitigated disaster (tell me if you've heard that before!), sporting the league's fifth-worst offense and third-worst defense. Sacramento will also be without star big Domantas Sabonis (meniscus tear) for the next month. The beam is shut off, and the Kings should be on the precipice of a fire sale ... if owner Vivek Ranadive will commit to it."

"So far this season, he's averaged 6.6 points on 44.0 percent shooting, 42.4 percent from 3-point range and 70.0 percent from the free-throw line. Those are relatively modest numbers, but Ellis's impact transcends the box score. Every NBA team needs shot creation, but every NBA team also needs incredibly disruptive defenders who can guard multiple positions. Ellis fits the latter. He's a highly disruptive defender, ranking in the 96th percentile in deflections per 36 this year while averaging 2.6 steals per 75 possessions."

"Should the Kings begin to sell off pieces over the next month, one player, who's been seemingly fighting for minutes all season, that Miami should check in on is Kings two-way guard Keon Ellis. Why Heat should check in on Keon Ellis: I know what many of you are thinking: Well, we have too many other guards (or players below 6-foot-6). On one hand, you're completely correct. But the Miami Heat will need to make a consolidation trade at some point."

The Sacramento Kings began the season 4-13 after facing the league's toughest schedule through 17 games, ranking among the worst on offense and defense. Star big Domantas Sabonis will miss about a month with a meniscus tear, increasing trade speculation and prompting discussion of a possible fire sale. Keon Ellis, a two-way guard fighting for minutes, offers 6.6 points per game with strong shooting splits and elite defensive metrics. Ellis ranks highly in deflections and steals, can guard multiple positions, and presents a low-cost, high-impact option for teams like the Miami Heat amid potential roster consolidation.

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