Keon Ellis Injury Status Update for April 11th, 2026
Keon Ellis of the Cavaliers has been ruled out and will not play today. Keon was previously listed as Available before being officially ruled out.
This will be the 9th game Keon has missed this season.
Keon Ellis Season Averages
Keon's absence leaves a significant hole in the Cavaliers rotation. Across 72 games this season, he's averaging 6.7 points, 1.9 rebounds, and 1.0 assists per game while playing 20.5 minutes per night.
| MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | FGA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20.5 | 6.7 | 1.9 | 1.0 | 5.3 |
Cavaliers Performance With & Without Keon Ellis
The numbers tell a clear story about Keon's value to the Cavaliers. With Keon in the lineup this season, the team is 21-7. Without him, they've gone 30-22. The Cavaliers's net rating is 3.8 points worse per 100 possessions when Keon plays, which is a substantial gap. Interestingly, the offense has actually been slightly more efficient without him (116.6 vs 121.7), though that can be a small-sample anomaly.
| With | Without | Diff | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Record | 21-7 | 30-22 | — |
| Off Rating | 121.7 | 116.6 | -5.0 |
| Def Rating | 114.8 | 113.6 | -1.2 |
| Net Rating | 6.8 | 3.0 | -3.8 |
| PPG | 120.1 | 119.3 | -0.8 |
Which Teammates Benefit Without Keon Ellis?
When Keon sits, other Cavaliers players see increased opportunities. Based on this season's data, Dennis Schroder stand to benefit the most from his absence.
When Keon has been out this season, Dennis Schroder has averaged 8.4 additional field goal attempts, 17.0 extra minutes and 4.8 more assists.
FGA: +8.4 | MPG: +17.0 | APG: +4.8
Keon Ellis Betting Trends
For bettors, Keon's absence has historically had a measurable impact on the Cavaliers's lines and related player props. Here are the most notable trends when Keon has been out this season:
💰 Betting Trends (without Ellis) Jaylon Tyson 3PM OVER: 30-14 (+15.2u, 1.6 / -106 avg. line) Jaylon Tyson PTS OVER: 30-16 (+12.3u, 11.7 / -111 avg. line)
Full Injury Report — Keon Ellis's Game
Here's the complete injury report for tonight's game. Both teams have key players dealing with various ailments heading into this one:
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We'll continue to monitor Keon's status and provide updates as they become available. Check back for the latest injury news and lineup updates for the Cavaliers.