Nets Lock In Keon Ellis for 2 Years | Brooklyn Nets News

Brooklyn Nets News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 1, 2026 · 1m

The Brooklyn Nets just inked Keon Ellis to a two-year, $18M guaranteed deal — a savvy move to bolster their guard depth as free agency opened. At 26, Ellis brings proven NBA experience, averaging 8.3 points last season with Cleveland after a trade from Sacramento. Undrafted out of Alabama in 2022, he’s logged 225 games with solid all-around stats: 6.6 PPG, 2.1 RPG, 1.3 APG, and 1.2 SPG. While his exact role is still shaping up, Ellis slots in as a reliable contributor who can score and defend — exactly the kind of player the Nets need to round out their rotation and prepare for the season…