Keon Ellis Reunites With Coach Jordi Fernandez on Nets' $18M Deal

Keon Ellis joined the Brooklyn Nets on a two-year, $18 million contract with a mutual second-year option, reuniting with head coach Jordi Fernández. Ellis averaged 6.7 points per game last season with Sacramento and Cleveland while shooting 36.3% from 3-point range. Known for his elite defense, he ranked in the 93rd percentile in steals (2.7) and 95th percentile in blocks (1.5) per 100 possessions last year. Fernández praised Ellis, stating he has "the best hands in the NBA."