Keon Ellis on his Summer League goals and improved handle
Jul 18, 2024, 4:58 PM
(Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)
(Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)
This year’s Sacramento Kings Summer League team has been essentially the star of the team, along with second-year player Colby Jones. Throughout their second game in Las Vegas, Jones was the star
In game three, it was Ellis’ turn. Against the New York Knicks team, he tallied 29 points, six assists, four rebounds, four blocks, and two steals on an efficient
“I think just understand what we’re trying to execute, know where we’re trying to get the ball, and know what our advantages are just to make the offense easier on us,” Ellis said.
His improved handle was on show throughout the performance, running the pick-and-roll and hotting pocket passes to the big in the process.
While his first half production did not keep up in the second, his effectiveness helped the team tremendously. Having started a handful of games on the main roster last season, his production is vital for the Kings headed into the next year.
When is the next Summer League game for the Sacramento Kings?
The Kings’ Las Vegas Summer League slate continues on Thursday afternoon with a matchup against second-overall pick Alex Sarr and the Washington Wizards. Action will tip off at 4:00 p.m. PDT and be broadcast on ESPN.
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Sacramento Kings 2024 NBA Las Vegas Summer Schedule
NBA 2K25 Summer League | Thomas & Mack Center/Cox Pavilion | Las Vegas, NV
- Thursday, July 18th – vs. Washington Wizards – 4:00 p.m. PDT (ESPN)
- Final game TBD
NBA Offseason Schedule
- Saturday, July 6th – Free Agents can officially sign contracts
- July 12-22nd – Las Vegas Summer League
- July 27-August 11th – 2024 Olympic Games
- Friday, September 27th – NBA training camps begin
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