Keon Ellis is a name whom many in Los Angeles have been fascinated with ahead of the unofficial start to trade season on Dec. 15. If Rob Pelinka and the Los Angeles Lakers really want to poach the defensive stopper from their division rival, they will need to field a very competitive offer.
No one is suggesting the Sacramento Kings star is going to demand a massive ransom. However, Marc Stein did point out during an appearance on the ALL NBA Podcast that Ellis' trade market is already forming rapidly for the Kings.
Stein said, "Their phones are already ringing for Keon Ellis.