The Sacramento Kings were in a much different position a month ago. Now, they are trying to capitalize on their recent hot stretch with a long-awaited trade.

After six straight losses, the Sacramento Kings are back on the upswing with five consecutive wins. While Domantas Sabonis has continued his career-best season, Malik Monk continues to get better and better, and DeMar DeRozan hits contested clutch buckets, one player stands out for the Kings' recent surge up the standings: Keon Ellis.

The Sacramento Kings have long sought their place in the NBA spotlight. After ending a 16-year playoff drought last season, expectations in Northern California are higher than ever. Powered by the dynamic duo of De’Aaron Fox and Domantas Sabonis,

The Sacramento Kings have been rolling since replacing Mike Brown with Doug Christie, going 9-2 under their new head coach. However, given the amount of talent dispersed around the league, they can’t afford to rest on their laurels.