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8mo ago

Cavaliers Add Schroder, Ellis for Hunter as Kings Accelerate Reset

Cleveland readies immediate roles for Dennis Schroder plus Keon Ellis following Sacramento's pivot.

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Jan 23, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Sacramento Kings guard DeMar DeRozan (10) drives to the basket against Cleveland Cavaliers forward De'andre Hunter (12) during the first half at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images
Feb 13, 2024; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Sacramento Kings guard Malik Monk (0) and Sacramento Kings guard Keon Ellis (23) talk against the Phoenix Suns in the first half at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images

Overview

  • The Kings sent Dennis Schroder and Keon Ellis to the Cavaliers for De'Andre Hunter in a confirmed midseason trade.
  • Dennis Schroder and Keon Ellis were not on Cleveland's injury report and were expected to debut Wednesday night, with Schroder projected to back up Craig Porter Jr. and Ellis to fill reserve wing minutes behind Donovan Mitchell and Sam Merrill.
  • Malik Monk voiced disappointment over Keon Ellis' departure and said Ellis and Schroder wanted to move on, according to local reporting.
  • New arrival De'Andre Hunter praised the 'good energy' in Sacramento, describing himself as a versatile, high-effort contributor after averaging 14.0 points on 42.3% shooting and 30.8% from three this season.
  • Sacramento, 12-39 and reshaping its roster, was reported to be drawing interest in Domantas Sabonis and still holds its future first-round picks, with a 2031 swap owed to San Antonio.