Well, the inevitable has happened, and the Sacramento Kings have reportedly finalized a deal that will send Keon Ellis to the Cleveland Cavaliers. The three-team deal will have positive outcomes for the Kings, including the opportunity to finally get Dylan Cardwell on a proper NBA contract.
BREAKING: The Cleveland Cavaliers are trading De'Andre Hunter to the Sacramento Kings for Dennis Schroder and Keon Ellis, sources tell ESPN. The three-team deal includes the Chicago Bulls acquiring Kings forward Dario Saric and two future second-round picks. pic.twitter.com/Hoc6bP0hhj
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) February 1, 2026
According to Shams Charnia, the Kings have agreed to send Keon Ellis and Dennis Schroder to the Cavaliers.