The Lakers are poised to meet competition in their pursuit of Kings guard Keon Ellis.
It's been well-known that the Los Angeles Lakers are keeping an eye on Keon Ellis.
Keon Ellis
Keon Ellis
Team: Sacramento Kings
Position: SG
Age: 25
Height: 193 cm
Weight: 79 kg
Birth place: Florida, United States of America
As their defense remains a major issue to address, the Lakers have been looking to add units that can help them improve their lockdown identity.
Ellis stands as a potential piece that they can pursue, as the Sacramento Kings guard is a 3-and-D player who can be a complementary one around Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves and LeBron James.
Apparently, the Lakers' plans to potentially trade for Ellis could meet hurdles, as there are also a handful of teams interested in the 25-year-old guard.
"Beyond the Lakers, teams like the Knicks, Magic, Heat and Trail Blazers have interest in Ellis," Heavy Sports' Sean Deveney reported. "Others are, and will be, involved, and that’s where the price of second-round picks could be pushed to a first-rounder."
Ellis holds a $2.3 million expiring contract this season. Amid regressed numbers of 5.1 points in 38.5 percent shooting, he remains ideal in the market due to his cheap salary and the intangibles he brings to the table.
The Lakers can only brace for significant competition on the Ellis sweepstakes as the Feb. 5 trade deadline looms.
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