The Lakers could center a potential trade for Keon Ellis around Dalton Knecht and their lone tradable 2031 first-round pick.
The Los Angeles Lakers recently checked in with the Sacramento Kings regarding Keon Ellis, according to Evan Sidery of Forbes.
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Sacramento is reportedly seeking at least a first-round pick for Ellis, a well-above-average 3-and-D guard – precisely the type of player the Lakers are looking for ahead of the February 5 trade deadline.
Los Angeles is willing to include Dalton Knecht in the deal, but currently has only one tradable pick in 2031, according to the report.
Ellis, 25, went undrafted in 2022 and worked his way to the NBA through the G League's Stockton Kings. This season, he is averaging 5.7 points and 1.4 rebounds over 34 games while shooting 35.9% from three.
Over four NBA seasons with Sacramento, Ellis has appeared in 187 games (53 starts), averaging 6.4 points per game and shooting 41.6% from three.
Looking ahead, the Lakers will have full flexibility in the summer of 2026 to trade three first-round picks (2026, 2031, and 2033) and will also have access to three first-round pick swaps (2028, 2030, and 2032).
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