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Sacramento Kings reportedly signing Boogie Ellis

Ellis was undrafted but played well for the Kings in Summer League.
By | 20 Comments | Jul 27, 2024

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Mar 13, 2024; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Southern California Trojans guard Boogie Ellis (5) reacts after a three-point basket against the Washington Huskies at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

The Sacramento Kings are signing undrafted guard Boogie Ellis, according to a report from The Athletic’s Shams Charania:

In his senior season at USC, Boogie averaged 16.5 points, 3.5 rebounds, 3 assists, and 1.4 steals per game. He also shot 41.8% on threes, while averaging 7.2 three point attempts per game. He continued his sharpshooting at Summer League, shooting 54% from 3 for the Kings.

The wording of Shams’ tweet suggests this is a camp deal. I’d guess it will be an Exhibit 10 deal, allowing Boogie an opportunity but also providing an avenue for him to join the Stockton Kings if he doesn’t make the main roster.

The Kings have a plethora of guards right now, so barring a trade before the season begins I’d be surprised if Ellis makes the main roster, but I like this move anyway. Ellis played well in Summer League and had good energy, and it’s great to see him getting a shot to prove himself further.

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murraytant
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July 27, 2024 4:51 pm

Good signing. More potential than Jordan Ford. One of the best SL guys.
Could use both him and Timme in Stockton to run Kings stuff. Exhibit 10’s.
kings have too many guards, so he won’t make big team. I liked him more than Mason Jones and certainly better than Colby showed (he does need more leniency for a while though)

In the end, Kings keep Fox, Ellis, KH for now, Monk and have to keep Carter.
This leaves Mac and Colby vulnerable. If Carter comes back this year, Mac is on the bubble. There is just not a lot of room for this other Ellis.
Tyus Jones signed minimal vet deal with Suns. He is probably better than Mac but Mac plays D.
Huerter and Colby could get moved.
Is losing Edwards a bad thing? “Losing” is relative since he was an URFA.
There is some re-balancing going on. Who has too many 3/4 guys?
NOP is interesting. Jonas left. The 5 spot will be Zion maybe, Missi a rookie or Thais. This moves Herb Jones to the bench and keeps Trey Murphy there.
Did Mavs have “greatest off season ever”? klank, Dinwiddie, Marshall, Edwards, Not really sure.

Sara Janelle Trampe
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July 27, 2024 5:01 pm

If you look at what he has done in the little bit of time he has done anything against other g league guys he is better than Ford, and Colby Jones. At least they let Ford move on before adding another guard into the mix.

Wonder where this leaves Colby?

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July 27, 2024 5:07 pm

Another Boogie wearing #15!

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July 27, 2024 5:12 pm
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We all know how well that went.

Jman1949
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July 27, 2024 5:19 pm
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Sure…

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July 27, 2024 5:27 pm
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So far this Boogie seems like a good team mate.

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July 27, 2024 7:41 pm
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July 27, 2024 5:18 pm

Time to dance?

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July 27, 2024 7:01 pm

My gut says it’s a thank you camp deal. There really is no spot for him on the roster or in the current rotation. If no other team shows interest after camp, I’m guessing he’s got a guaranteed spot on Stockton and a next in line “promise’ for a 2-way contract.

Good on the Kings for throwing some money at a guy who balled out in summer league. I’m hoping agents and future non-first round picks take notice. Monte is obviously very willing to reach beyond the draft.

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July 27, 2024 9:31 pm

Sasha is getting paid more in the Euro League than he would have been paid if he stayed here. Based on basketball abilities Boogie is a $100MM player if you use Sasha’s deal as the reference for value.

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July 28, 2024 8:45 am

5 years $18M works out to about half what he was making here annually

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July 28, 2024 9:27 am
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Euros and US Dollars.

Taxed vs. no tax.

He is getting paid more to play in Greece.

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July 28, 2024 11:23 am

He is netting a bit more…

After taxes, Vezenkov would have earned roughly $3.6 million (USD) on his NBA contract, per BasketNews. European contracts, conversely, are reported after taxes and Vezenkov will earn approximately $4 million (USD) with Olympiacos.

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July 28, 2024 11:43 am
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He took a car and a house in the deal as well. Working out just fine for Sasha. Good for him. Good to see basketball thrive globally as well.

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July 27, 2024 10:06 pm

Boogie handled his time on the court admirably. Under control, heady, and rising to the occasion when called to do so, he seemed to become Coach Christie’s go to option despite having 4 players ahead of him in Keon, Colby, Isaac and Isaiah.

He was also the leader for the Trojan squad which had two more touted 19 year olds in #28 pick (Jazz) Isaiah Collier and l#55 Bonny James (LAL) leading them in ppg. He’s been a reliably good 3 point shooter.

It takes all shapes and sizes to find a spot in The Association. You’d think he’ll have a better fit in Mike Brown’s Kings than the recently traded Davion Mitchell (despite increasing 3FG% the last part of last season). The 23.5 y/o has 6’7” wingspan, and a 39” vertical. He is known for his quickness and strong decision making.

He’s another guy to root for. Go Boogie Go!

Sara Janelle Trampe
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July 27, 2024 10:09 pm

If you are a guard you should try to play for the Kings during summer league. Three guards or nineteen guards there is always room for more.

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July 27, 2024 11:10 pm

You get a Guard…..snd you get a Guard….and you get a Guard

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July 29, 2024 12:42 pm

Our own Chelsea Gray piling up assists against Japan in the first half.

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July 30, 2024 3:27 pm

Another short combo guard? Awesome. Can’t have enough of those.

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July 30, 2024 4:18 pm
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I think we are looking for top secret Euro guy that nobody knows about yet. It is not Sasha. It is the Yeti of basketball.

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